Concepts & Designs

Jaguar is Pioneering Interactive Stitches

March 24, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

While some automakers are busy experimenting with touch-sensitive fabrics, Jaguar is pushing the boundaries even further by investing in the research and development of interactive stitches — which it hopes will one day replace unsightly buttons, switches and knobs in car interiors. … [Read more...] about Jaguar is Pioneering Interactive Stitches

Bentley Unveils Self-Driving Car Lounge

March 21, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

We've seen how some affordable and luxury automakers envision the interiors of future self-driving cars, but nothing could have prepared us for Bentley Motors' take. The super-luxury marquee recently released a photo of a concept interior that includes couches, silk upholstery and stone veneers among other pricey accoutrements. … [Read more...] about Bentley Unveils Self-Driving Car Lounge

Design Studio: 1964-66 Mustang Door Panel

March 14, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

If you’re a big fan of The Hog Ring Design Studio, check out our "door panel series" — which we’re expanding this month with an illustration from one of the most iconic muscle cars of all time: the 1964-66 Ford Mustang. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1964-66 Mustang Door Panel

Design Studio: 1956 Ford F100 Door Panel

February 17, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

Last year we launched a series of hot rod door panel illustrations in The Hog Ring Design Studio. They were a big hit, with auto upholsterers all over the world using the illustrations to design custom interiors for their clients. Today, we’re expanding the door panel series to include an illustration of one of the most iconic pickup trucks in automotive history: the 1956 … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1956 Ford F100 Door Panel

Tesla Motors Reinvents the Sun Visor

October 29, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

Despite all the advancements made in car interiors, the sun visor remains a relic of the past. It was introduced in the 1920's as an exterior-mounted option, relocated inside the cabin in the 1930's, began to be upholstered in the 1940's, and was equipped with mirrors and vanity mirrors in the 1950's. It's since remained largely unchanged. Tesla Motors, however, just … [Read more...] about Tesla Motors Reinvents the Sun Visor