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Sit Inside Carlex Design’s VW T5 Multivan

July 17, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

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There’s far too much plastic in car interiors these days. At least that was the thought when the expert trimmers of Carlex Design redesigned the cabin of a Volkswagen T5 Multivan. Their mission to “un-plastic” its interior led them to cover nearly every bit of its cabin in either leather or Alcantara. … [Read more...] about Sit Inside Carlex Design’s VW T5 Multivan

Watch Carlex Wrap a Steering Wheel

March 3, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

You've seen Vilner custom wrap a steering wheel, now check out how Carlex Design does it. … [Read more...] about Watch Carlex Wrap a Steering Wheel

Carlex Design Trims a Nissan GT-R

January 2, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

Last week we showed you Carlex Design's workshop, now check out their work. The Polish automotive design studio just released photos of their latest project, a stunning, sporty interior for a Nissan GT-R. … [Read more...] about Carlex Design Trims a Nissan GT-R

Check Out Carlex Design’s Garage

December 24, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Carlex Design – the Polish automotive design studio that brought us the steampunk Mini Countryman and hardwood Scania 164L 580 – recently published photos of its upholstery workshop. If you thought the company's cars were a dream, wait until you get a load of its garage! … [Read more...] about Check Out Carlex Design’s Garage

Car Interiors: From Drawing to Reality

September 5, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi

Like artists painting canvas, auto trimmers design car interiors by choosing from a vast palette of colors and textures. However, the combinations we choose – or advice our customers to choose – aren’t always easy to explain without reference. That’s why I always advice trimmers to use illustrations. … [Read more...] about Car Interiors: From Drawing to Reality

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