Our vision
Annabelle Automotive Designs envisions a future where vehicle safety and design are built for real people, not outdated defaults. We are rethinking the automotive experience through more inclusive, research-driven innovation, with a focus on closing the safety gap women have long faced in conventional vehicles. Our goal is to help shape an industry where better design means better protection, greater comfort, and smarter solutions for everyone on the road.
Our approach
At Annabelle Automotive Designs, we combine research, advocacy, and intentional design to challenge the male-default standards that have shaped the automotive industry for decades. We focus on developing everyone-centered safety concepts, inclusive design solutions, and practical innovations that better reflect how people actually drive and live. By grounding our work in real safety concerns and modern user needs, we aim to create solutions that are both meaningful and ready for the future of automotive design.
Our innovations
Safety technologies
Women-calibrated restraint systems
Designing seatbelt and airbag concepts that better reflect female body geometry and real-world crash dynamics.
Pregnancy-conscious safety innovations
Exploring safety solutions that better protect expectant mothers through more thoughtful restraint and impact design.
Everyone-centered seating concepts
Developing seat and support concepts intended to improve positioning, stability, comfort, and crash protection.
Visibility and control improvements
Reimagining visibility, ergonomics, and driver interaction to better support confidence and safety behind the wheel.
Interior design concepts
UV Protection Windows
Crafting user-friendly interfaces that are easily accessible and customizable, reducing distraction and improving usability for all drivers.
Practical storage solutions
Creating smarter interior organization that reflects everyday needs without sacrificing aesthetics.
Inclusive ergonomic features
Exploring adjustability in seating, controls, and cabin layout to better accommodate different body types.
Advanced climate control zones
Developing multi-zone climate systems that allow individual temperature preferences, enhancing comfort for all passengers.
Licensing opportunities
Safety feature licensing
Partnering with automakers to integrate female-focused safety innovations into future vehicle platforms.
Design concept integration partnerships
Working with brands to incorporate inclusive design concepts into new or existing models.
Research and development collaboration
Supporting collaborative testing, concept development, and innovation strategy around underserved user needs.
Consulting services for inclusive design
Helping automotive companies evaluate where current design standards overlook safety, comfort, and usability gaps.
Pioneering inclusive mobility
Annabelle Automotive Designs is reimagining vehicle safety through a more inclusive lens. We focus on female-centered safety concepts, intentional design, and forward-thinking solutions that challenge outdated automotive standards and help create a safer future for everyone on the road.
Meet our Founder
Annabelle Patterson founded Annabelle Automotive Designs with a clear belief: the automotive industry can do better. Driven by a passion for innovation, safety, and intentional design, she created the company to challenge outdated standards and push for a more inclusive future in vehicle development. Her vision is centered on rethinking automotive safety through solutions that better reflect the needs of people who have long been overlooked in traditional car design.
Annabelle brings both creative vision and business strategy to the brand. She is a student at Tulane University, graduating in Fall 2026 with a Master’s in Accounting and bachelor’s degrees in Management and Finance. Her background in business, combined with her passion for purposeful innovation, shapes Annabelle Automotive Designs as a company focused on impact, credibility, and forward-thinking design.
Annabelle Patterson
Founder
Address
3014 Dauphine St. Ste 400
New Orleans, LA 70117
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday: Closed
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