Aspiring automotive designers listen up: General Motors has announced an automotive interior and exterior design contest for students. Nine winners will be chosen - eight of which will be awarded paid internships with General Motors and another with automotive r&d firm Faurecia. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - so enter now. … [Read more...] about GM Sponsors Interior Design Contest
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Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2011
If you've been keeping up with The Hog Ring, then you already know about Ward's upcoming Auto Interiors Conference, as well as the 51 vehicles vying for a place among “Ward’s 10 Best Interiors.” Well, the results are in and Ward's has announced this year's winners. … [Read more...] about Ward’s Picks Best Interiors of 2011
Apply for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship
Studying to become a professional auto trimmer, but having a hard time paying your tuition? If you're a top student, SEMA can help. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to fostering the next generation of industry leaders and innovators. Whether you attend a university, college or vocational/technical school, SEMA can offer you a partial scholarship to cover current … [Read more...] about Apply for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship
51 Interiors Vie for Ward’s 10 Best
As if you need another reason to register for the Ward's Auto Interiors Conference, it's being reported that a record 51 vehicles will be vying for a place in the event's annual "Ward's 10 Best Interiors" competition. Given market trends, it's not surprising that many of those competing are small cars - like the Fiat 500, Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze. … [Read more...] about 51 Interiors Vie for Ward’s 10 Best
The 2011 IAA Upholstery Awards
The annual upholstery competition formally known as the "Upholstery Journal Design & Craftsmanship Awards" is now part of the International Achievement Awards (IAA) - and accepting entries until July 15, 2011. The International Achievement Awards highlight the best of the best in the specialty fabrics industry. All upholsterers and upholstery designers are qualified to … [Read more...] about The 2011 IAA Upholstery Awards
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