Japanese researchers at Keio University have developed the world's first pseudo-transparent car. Through a clever use of cameras, the vehicle projects an image of its outside surroundings onto its interior so that its driver is able to park easier and more safely. … [Read more...] about Japanese Invent Transparent Car Interior
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New Upholstery Shop Opens in Newton, IL
Congrats to Bob and Rana Bagliere, who recently opened All Stitch Upholstery and Embroidery in Newton, Illinois. The couple has 28 years of experience in the business – trimming everything from cars to boats, and even rockstar tour busses. … [Read more...] about New Upholstery Shop Opens in Newton, IL
Don’t Just Paint Interior Trim, Flock It!
You may not have heard of flocking, but you’ve certainly seen the results. It's the process by which ground fibers are painted/glued to a hard surface in order to give it a soft, velvety feeling. While flocking is most commonly used to line the inside of jewelry boxes, it can actually be applied to a wide range of surfaces – including plastic. In fact, many years ago … [Read more...] about Don’t Just Paint Interior Trim, Flock It!
Designing The 2013 Viper SRT’s Interior
The 2013 Dodge Viper SRT-10 is one of the most hotly anticipated sports cars of the new year. Check out the following video in which three of Dodge's interior designers talk about what inspired them and how they brought their vision for its cabin to life. … [Read more...] about Designing The 2013 Viper SRT’s Interior
Pirate Upholstery’s Cadillac Bike Seat
In 2011, Jay Teske of Pirate Upholstery was tapped by Orange County Choppers (OCC) to fabricate a one-off seat for a custom Cadillac-themed motorcycle. The seat needed to be angular, beveled and sculpted into different tiers in order to fit Cadillac's school of design. Not an easy task, but Jay knocked it out of the park! … [Read more...] about Pirate Upholstery’s Cadillac Bike Seat
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