California Research and Design (CRD) is the newest US independent design studio that has complete facilities and capabilities for advanced research, design and development that include: • Concept through production programs for the automotive and consumer product industries. • Specialized services and support for corporate and independent clients. • Offering a diverse range of services to support OEM design studios. You can rely on the CRD design and engineering team to deliver high-quality project execution. Our combined team of designers and engineers encompasses more than 50 years of automotive and product experience. Located in Southern California, CRD is in the hotbed of advanced design, engineering and technology. This puts us in a unique geographic position to dedicate unlimited professional resources to your project. Our highly experienced team is comprised of veteran designers, engineers, researchers, clay modelers and project-specific technicians. We’re here to help you with all phases of development projects.