Enthusiast website Mustang 360 recently published a fantastic pictorial on how to rebuild a 1965-1969 Ford Mustang bench seat. Every rookie trimmer should check it out! … [Read more...] about How to Rebuild a Mustang Bench Seat
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Are Fashion Designers the New Trimmers?
Over the last few years, The Hog Ring has written a lot about the fashion industry's growing influence over the design of car interiors. However, it seems mainstream media is just now catching on. CBS News' Jeff Glor recently interviewed Anthony Prozzi, a former Donna Karan fashion designer turned Ford interior designer, all about it. … [Read more...] about Are Fashion Designers the New Trimmers?
Ford to Establish Auto Design Scholarship
William Clay Ford, last surviving grandchild of Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford, passed away early this month. To honor his legacy as an automotive design maven, Ford is establishing a scholarship fund aimed at supporting the next generation of vehicle designers — including college students majoring in industrial design who intend to use their degrees to create car … [Read more...] about Ford to Establish Auto Design Scholarship
Photo: Ford’s New Coca-Cola Bottle Interior
Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola partnered to create the above car interior for the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. The fabric used on the seat cushions, seat backs, head restraints, door panel inserts and headliner is made from repurposed Coca-Cola bottles – which, themselves, are made from plants. … [Read more...] about Photo: Ford’s New Coca-Cola Bottle Interior
An Interview with Ford’s Chief Designer
Motor Trades Insight recently interviewed Ernst Reim, chief interior designer for Ford Motor Company's Europe division, to learn about what inspires and motivates his designs. His answers offer insight into the materials, architecture and design cues of Ford's latest interiors; and hint to what we can expect in the future. … [Read more...] about An Interview with Ford’s Chief Designer
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