Karl-Erik Sixten Sason (born Sixten Andersson; 1912–1967)[1] was a Swedish industrial designer, noted for his work in designing several generations of Saab automobiles.
He had a stint in the Swedish Air Force until an injury disqualified him for flight.
[1] Sason started working for Saab, designing aircraft throughout World War II.
[1] Following his death in 1967, Sason was succeeded by his colleague and one-time student, Björn Envall.
[1] In addition to Saab, Sason designed consumer products for Electrolux (most notably the Z 70 vacuum cleaner in 1957),[3] Hasselblad, where he designed their first camera model in 1949,[3] and Husqvarna, designing such motorcycles as the Husqvarna Silverpilen [sv], a high performance lightweight 175cc sold 1955–1965.