The new Ford Maverick is set to take the truck market by storm with its starting price of under $20,000. For customers wanting a bit more luxury, the Maverick in Lariat trim starts at $25,490. This model comes with several extras to make it feel less basic. One notable addition is its attractive ActiveX upholstery finished in Navy Pier with Desert Brown accents. It turns out that Ford’s designers didn’t randomly end up with this color scheme.
Rather, Rob Brancheau, Maverick Colors and Materials Designer, was inspired by a pair of Levi’s shoes by chance in a charming story that has now been shared by the automaker. It provides some fascinating insight into how designers draw inspiration from almost any object.