# DIY Car Exteriors Elvis Tomljenovic Lets Drivers Download Auto Skins By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cars-elvis-tomljenovic References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/09/moy-by-elvis-tomljenovic/) & [tomljenovicrbonmade](http://tomljenovic.carbonmade.com/projects/2271356) Design student Elvis Tomljenovic could possibly change the car industry. Tomljenovic has created a concept that allows users to select and download their own [surface design for their vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l). Elvis Tomljenovic could be responsible for quite the innovation since most cars stay one color forever because [customization can be extremely expensive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasst). If this technology is embraced, who knows what cars will look like in five years? **Implications** - The way these colorful cars would work would be to install a "polycarbonate shell embedded with LEDs and LCDs that produce static or animated patterns on the vehicle’s surface." The gallery features some amazing ideas for paint jobs including a cute rainbow and heart pattern. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Car Exteriors:** Car owners have the opportunity to download and apply their own surface designs, revolutionizing the standard one-color car. - **Customizable Car Skins:** The concept of installed polycarbonate shells embedded with LEDs and LCDs allows for dynamic and animated surface patterns on vehicles. - **Affordable Car Customization:** Elvis Tomljenovic's innovation offers an affordable option for car owners to personalize their vehicles without high customization costs. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the concept of DIY car exteriors to offer more customizable options and tap into new market segments. - **Design:** Design industry professionals can explore the possibilities of creating unique surface designs and patterns for customizable car skins. - **Technology:** The integration of LEDs and LCDs in car exteriors opens up opportunities for the technology industry to develop innovative lighting and display solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Car Color-Changing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-color-changing-technology.md) - [Color-Changing Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-vision-dee.md) - [Generative Art-Wrapped Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaoru-tanaka.md) - [Luminated Transparent Custom Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-3-ev.md) - [Emoting-Grille Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-vision-dee.md) - [Color-Showcasing Model Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-chip.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Uniquely Personalizable Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-rover-sv.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md)