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 challenges to auto upholsterers — which is why it’s always a good idea to sketch out a game plan before making a single stitch. To help you do just that, we’ve added a racing-style … [Read more...] about Design Studio: Racing Style Bucket Seats
Concepts & Designs
Jaguar 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 through every one of the vehicle's pillars, putting an end to blind spots. … [Read more...] about Jaguar Introduces Transparent Pillars
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 why their introduction of transparent Recaro seats doesn't shock us in the least. … [Read more...] about Rinspeed zaZen’s Transparent Recaro Seats
Design 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 important to sketch out your ideas on paper before making a single stitch. To help you do just that, we’ve added our first illustration of a motorcycle seat to The Hog Ring Design … [Read more...] about Design Studio: Two-Up Motorcycle Seat
Photo: 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. … [Read more...] about Photo: Renault Zoe Concept Seats
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