Driven By Design

Driven By Design Austin’s premier auto customization shop. Iconic brands & legendary service with 25+ years experience

Good builds take time.When this BMW XM first came through the shop, we focused on the foundation: MSS Urban lowering spr...
06/15/2026

Good builds take time.

When this BMW XM first came through the shop, we focused on the foundation: MSS Urban lowering springs, 23” Vossen wheels, and the first pieces of the Renegade Design rear aero package.

Now the vision is complete.

The addition of the Renegade Design front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, and exhaust surrounds transforms the XM from every angle, giving BMW’s flagship performance SUV the aggressive presence its performance deserves.

We also added a subtle custom touch behind the massive BMW kidney grilles, painting the radiator supports in red to complement the factory brake calipers and XM accents. It’s the kind of detail most people won’t notice immediately, but the best builds are often defined by the details.

The best builds aren’t about adding parts. They’re about creating a cohesive design where every modification works together.

Built in stages.
Built with intention.
Driven By Design.

▪️ MSS Urban Lowering Springs
▪️ 23” Vossen Wheels
▪️ Renegade Design Aero Package
▪️ Custom Painted Grille Accents
▪️ Professional Installation & Fitment

Which detail ties the build together for you?

A splash of Lamborghini Arancio Atlas 🟠 was all this Lotus needed.Custom-painted brake calipers and a matching rear LOTU...
06/08/2026

A splash of Lamborghini Arancio Atlas 🟠 was all this Lotus needed.

Custom-painted brake calipers and a matching rear LOTUS emblem create the perfect contrast against the white finish, proof that the best modifications are often the most subtle.

At Driven By Design, we specialize in OEM+ finishing for exotic and luxury vehicles, including custom brake caliper refinishing, painted emblems, trim accents, wheel finishes, and bespoke color-matched details.

Factory-inspired. Custom executed.

📍 Austin’s Premier Auto Customization Shop

Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make the biggest difference.For this Turbo S Cabriolet, the goal was simple:enh...
06/03/2026

Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make the biggest difference.

For this Turbo S Cabriolet, the goal was simple:
enhance what Porsche already got right.

Techart carbon fiber side vent surrounds and rear lower bumper accents added just enough contrast to sharpen the factory design, while carbon shift paddles and subtle yellow interior accents brought a little more personality into the cabin.

Clean. Intentional. OEM+.

The kind of upgrades you notice more the longer you look at the car.

The color alone stops you in your tracks.A rare German-market 993 Carrera 4S finished in a deep violet hue that seems to...
05/29/2026

The color alone stops you in your tracks.

A rare German-market 993 Carrera 4S finished in a deep violet hue that seems to change with every angle and every cloud overhead. One of those cars that doesn’t need modifications to stand out, it just needs preservation.

For this one, we focused on protecting and refining what was already special:

• XPEL Paint Protection Film
• XPEL Ceramic Window Tint
• Minor cosmetic restoration and detailing touches

The goal wasn’t to change the car. It was to preserve an icon.

Nearly 30 years later, the 993 remains one of Porsche’s most timeless designs, and in a color like this, it’s easy to see why.

Driven By Design
Austin’s Premier Auto Customization Shop

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🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸Today we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our c...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and selflessness are the reason we have the freedom to pursue our passions, build our dreams, and do what we love every day.

From all of us at Driven By Design, thank you to those who served, those who sacrificed, and the families who carry that legacy forward.

This Memorial Day, we remember that freedom isn’t free.

Driven By Design
Austin’s Premier Auto Customization Shop

Building cars is what we do.Creating the right combination is the art behind it.Our display wall just got an upgrade wit...
05/09/2026

Building cars is what we do.
Creating the right combination is the art behind it.

Our display wall just got an upgrade with new Vossen and ADM Forged wheels now on display at Driven By Design.

Come see them in person.

We’re not looking for a production painter.We’re looking for a craftsman.At Driven By Design, our standard isn’t “good e...
05/05/2026

We’re not looking for a production painter.
We’re looking for a craftsman.

At Driven By Design, our standard isn’t “good enough”, it’s right, every time. Our work lives under lights, on exotics, and in front of clients who notice everything.

If your focus is speed over finish, this isn’t the place.

We’re hiring an experienced automotive painter who understands proper prep, material control, and what it takes to deliver a true high-quality result, consistently.

This is a salary-based position.
We don’t run flat rate. We don’t rush jobs. We do them properly.

Compensation is top-tier and reserved for painters whose work can stand up at the highest level.
This is a long-term opportunity for someone who takes pride in their craft.

If you take pride in your work and your results can hold up under scrutiny, we want to see it.

📩 Send your work/resume to: [email protected]

Serious inquiries only. Your work will speak for you.

The right shoes don’t just change the look…they change the entire feel of the car.This R8 on BBS, perfectly spec’d, prop...
04/28/2026

The right shoes don’t just change the look…
they change the entire feel of the car.

This R8 on BBS, perfectly spec’d, properly fitted, and dialed in the way it should’ve come from the factory.

Fitment matters. Equipment matters. Experience matters.

Driven By Design
Austin’s premier auto customization shop.

Stealth, but make it unmistakable. That’s was the request from our friends at This Cadillac Escalade went through a ful...
04/21/2026

Stealth, but make it unmistakable.

That’s was the request from our friends at

This Cadillac Escalade went through a full transformation with XPEL Stealth matte PPF, giving it that satin finish that completely changes how the light hits every panel. From gloss to a smooth, frozen look, same presence, whole new attitude.

We didn’t stop there…
All chrome trim and emblems were painted for contrast, tying everything together with a clean, monochromatic finish.
Smoked taillights finish it off with just the right amount of edge.

OEM luxury… redefined with intention.

Driven By Design.
Austin’s premier auto customization shop.

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