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JD’s 2011 Interior Satisfaction Study

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According to JD Power & Associate’s 2011 Interior Quality and Satisfaction Study, more than two-thirds of the problems reported by new car owners reflect dissatisfaction with the design of their vehicles' interior features. While that's unfortunate for automakers and new car owners, it does present interesting opportunities for auto trimmers. Providing solutions to … [Read more...] about JD’s 2011 Interior Satisfaction Study

Great Tool for Designing Door Panels

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As an auto trimmer, I’m always looking for new tools that will help me complete my projects faster, easier and more effectively. While some of the tools I find aren’t necessarily designed for auto trim, they lend themselves to the craft very well. Case in point: Foamwerks tools, made by Logan Graphic Products, are developed for architects, but perfect for designing vehicle door … [Read more...] about Great Tool for Designing Door Panels

Is Auto Trim a Multidisciplinary Craft?

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Innovation and design website Humans Invent recently published an interesting article titled "Crafting the world’s best car interiors". The article is about Bentley and the meticulous detail it infuses into every step of the design process. While that's interesting, it's not the best part of the article. What is - is how Peter Cullum-Kenyon, Bentley’s color and trim manager, … [Read more...] about Is Auto Trim a Multidisciplinary Craft?