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The L-finesse logo is illustrative of Lexus' attempt to garner credibility in the design department. Unique among recent design philosophies such as Cadillac's Art & Science, or BMW's 'flame-surfacing' inspired Bangle designs, the L-finesse design language has a logo and a specifically designed philosophy which boils down to three Japanese characters. These characters are directly applied in new Lexus designs, particularly sedans. On the new IS, GS, and LS, certain design cues and elements follow the directive of the logo representation. First is 予, which represents the outermost aspect of the vehicle, the SmartAccess system which senses owner proximity (and activates lights, adjusts seats, etc.). Second is 妙, which is translated as curves and countercurves in character lines--seen in the hood belt area on the IS/ES/GS/LS. Additionally, design cues include "Kirikaeshi' which refers to a "rapid but fluid change of direction" -- seen specifically in the arrowhead motif of the rear windows on the IS and LS, and in modified form on the GS. Finally, 純 refers to removal of 'extraneous elements' - whereby additional pieces, such as extra panels, body-side moldings, exposed hatches and other machinery, are eliminated or hidden to achieve a "clean" look. The tripartite implementation of 予, 妙, and 純 indicates their importance in the heirarchy of L-finesse design.

Sources: Lexus.jp, interviews with Lexus designers in magazines and online.

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1. This is the logo for the main subject of this article section.
2. This logo is a form of primary identification of the L-finesse design philosophy; it is used in nearly all presentations by Lexus designers on the topic, vehicle introductions, etc.
3. This logo is directly referenced to in the article text.

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