Concepts & Designs

OLED panels Revolutionize Headliners

January 20, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

This is seriously cool - Philips and German chemical giant BASF have teamed up to create a state-of-the-art roof for vehicle cabins. SmartPlanet says it looks like "a futuristic dentists chair, or perhaps even a new millennium toilet". We think it looks and sounds amazing. You be the judge. … [Read more...] about OLED panels Revolutionize Headliners

The Future is Touch-Sensitive Fabrics

January 12, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all – researchers at Polytechnic School in Montreal, Canada are developing a fabric that operates exactly like your iPhone's touchscreen. In other words, you’ll soon be able to raise the volume on your car’s stereo by simply swiping your hand across the seat. … [Read more...] about The Future is Touch-Sensitive Fabrics

Honda’s All-Electric EV-STER

December 2, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Our "round table" discussion on TopCar's Porsche Panamera Stingray went so well that we've decided to hold another. Introducing Honda's all-new EV-STER, a rear-wheel drive electric roadster that's smaller than a Mazda Miata, sportier looking than the Nissan 370Z and just as Earth-friendly as a tree. The interior, however, is where it's really at. Check out the 4 pictures … [Read more...] about Honda’s All-Electric EV-STER

Learn to Design Car Interiors at Coventry

November 25, 2011 By Naseem Muaddi

The craft of auto trim is usually learned through a vocational training program, long-term apprenticeship or a combination of both. It’s rare, however, that either track teaches those elements of industrial design – like illustration and 3D modeling - that automakers use to build modern interiors. Of course, having a background in industrial design isn’t necessary to be … [Read more...] about Learn to Design Car Interiors at Coventry

David Clark Designs: Car Furniture

November 13, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

If you find that your car seat offers way more lumbar support than ordinary home furniture, you're in luck. David Clark Designs (DCD) has unveiled a line of automotive furniture that brings the experience of sitting in the driver’s seat into your living room (or man cave). … [Read more...] about David Clark Designs: Car Furniture