Introducing The Hog Ring Design Studio
We’ve all heard the adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, no one holds that to be more true than auto trimmers — who, time and time again, struggle to explain design concepts to clients...
View ArticleBugatti Introduces Hand Painted Interiors
While the rest of the automotive world was off spraying car interiors with SEM Color Coat, luxury automaker Bugatti has been busy developing an ink that allows artists to hand paint images on...
View Article2015 GMC Canyon: Built for Men, Safe for Babies
GMC just debuted a simple, yet innovative, fix to the rear backseat of its 2015 Canyon truck that’s sure to appeal to families with infant children. Anyone who’s had to lug a baby seat around knows...
View ArticleThe Hog Ring Design Studio: Full Generic Interiors
Last month we launched The Hog Ring Design Studio, a growing collection of vehicle interior renderings that lack color and detail, but provide a solid foundation for you to experiment on top of with...
View ArticleThe Hog Ring Design Studio: 1955-57 Chevy
The Hog Ring Design Studio is a growing collection of vehicle interior renderings that lack color and detail, but provide a solid foundation for you to experiment on top of with various color schemes...
View ArticleJohnson Controls on Autonomous Car Interiors
Automotive news site Just Auto recently published an interesting Q&A with Han Hendriks, vice president of Advanced Product Development & Sales at Johnson Controls — one of the world’s largest...
View ArticlePhoto: 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Interior
Check out the interior of this 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero concept car. While the vehicle never made it to production, it’s widely regarded as a motorized work of art – especially its exterior, which...
View ArticleJapanese Trains Put a New Spin on Swivel Seats
General Motors‘ introduction of swivel seats in 1973 made people’s heads turn, but these Japanese subway cars put a much cooler spin on the idea. As you can see in the video below, the seats turn 180°...
View ArticleThe Hog Ring Design Studio: 1955-57 Chevy, Pt. 2
Last month, The Hog Ring Design Studio debuted two illustrations of a 1955-57 Chevrolet interior that lack color and detail, but provide a solid foundation for you to experiment on top of with various...
View ArticleJohnson Controls on Smart Interior Surfaces
In recent years, automakers have marketed ambient lighting as a way to change the color of your car’s interior without having to pay extra for new trim. However, the feature has never amounted to...
View ArticleThe Hog Ring Design Studio: 1932 Ford Roadster
It’s no wonder the 1932 Ford Roadster is loved the world over: it’s simple, elegant and highly customizable — especially its interior, which we just added to The Hog Ring Design Studio. Our Design...
View ArticlePorsche Reinvents the 911 Targa Top
In 1965, Porsche reinvented the traditional convertible top with the 911 Targa — which featured a semi-convertible body style with a removable roof section and a full-width roll bar behind the seats....
View ArticleThe Hog Ring Design Studio: 1967-69 Camaro
The popularity and timeless design of the 1967-69 Chevrolet Camaro have made it a staple at car shows – and trim shops – across the world, which is why we’re excited to add it to The Hog Ring Design...
View ArticlePhoto: Renault Captur Concept Elastic Seats
Remember Bastybikes‘ laced motorcycle seat? Renault executed a similar design for the seats in its Captur Concept — a model that was light ages ahead of its time (and still is)! The mini-crossover was...
View ArticlePhoto: Renault Zoe Concept Seats
Car seat or toilet seat? No one really knows except for French automaker Renault, which featured this unique design in Zoe, a five-door super-mini electric car concept it introduced in 2005. Upon its...
View ArticleDesign Studio: Two-Up Motorcycle Seat
Designing and upholstering custom motorcycle seats can be a lot of fun, especially when customers give you creative license to try new and bold ideas. Because the possibilities are endless, it’s...
View ArticleThe Rinspeed zaZen’s Transparent Recaro Seats
Swiss automaker Rinspeed is renown for its cutting edge designs and often outlandish concepts. From inflatable upholstery to stand-up seating, they’re not afraid to try anything — which, of course, is...
View ArticleJaguar / Land Rover Introduces Transparent Pillars
Speaking of transparent car interiors, check out the new Jaguar/Land Rover 360° Urban Windscreen — which, through a clever use of exterior cameras and interior projectors, allows drivers to see right...
View ArticleDesign Studio: Racing Style Bucket Seats
Once strictly a product of the aftermarket, racing seats have become so popular that automakers are installing them in production vehicles. But as cool as they are, racing seats present certain...
View ArticleMercedes Debuts the Future of Car Interiors
The Internet is ablaze with news of Mercedes-Benz’s new autonomous car, the F015 Luxury in Motion — especially its interior, which looks more like a living room than a traditional vehicle cabin. Of...
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