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Auto Upholstery in the Early 1900s

September 6, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Trimmers have a long and storied past – one that we should all be proud of. Those who came before us upholstered everything from horse carriages to bicycles until cars came along. And when the airplane was invented, guess who they called upon to design their seats? While researching a little bit of our history online, I came across three beautiful pictures that depict what … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery in the Early 1900s

GM Sponsors Interior Design Contest

April 16, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Aspiring automotive designers listen up: General Motors has announced an automotive interior and exterior design contest for students. Nine winners will be chosen - eight of which will be awarded paid internships with General Motors and another with automotive r&d firm Faurecia. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - so enter now. … [Read more...] about GM Sponsors Interior Design Contest

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