1395: Constance Smith

Constance Smith works for the Dealertrack Division of COX Automotive where they design software used by thousands of automotive dealers. She has worked in the automotive industry for over 40 years graduating from Pratt Institute with a Masters in Industrial Design. She worked under Bill Mitchell at General Motors and was the first woman in the Advanced Concepts Group. After leaving GM she taught in the Pratt Grad schools and the University of Bridgeport and earned an NEA Award and Grant. Constance is the recipient of several GM Mark of Excellence Awards and both the Chrysler Gold and Silver Awards. She has authored an award-winning book titled: Damsels in Design; Women Pioneers In The Auto Industry and Constance will be at the Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance signing her book. Constance is an AACA National Judge and volunteers at Vision Honored and the Eyes on Design charities.