The document provides examples of automotive interior designs and finishes created by Eric K. Olson for various vehicle manufacturers. It describes designs for Jaguar, Volvo, Ford, Chrysler, Corvette, Harley Davidson, Mercedes, Jeep, and others. The designs include carbon fiber and wood grain inspired patterns printed on aluminum, as well as instrument cluster designs with specialized lighting effects.

1. eric k. olson portfolio automotive industry work samples winter 2008

2. Jaguar ALC This finish was chosen from several concept patterns created for Jaguar with the inspiration based on carbon fiber. A facsimile was created by combining an alternating brush pattern and fine lithography printing on aluminum. This finish is a first-rate accompaniment the leather accents of the interior.

3. Jaguar ALC This finish was chosen from several concept patterns created for Jaguar with the inspiration based on carbon fiber. A facsimile was created by combining an alternating brush pattern and fine lithography printing on aluminum. This finish is a first-rate accompaniment the leather accents of the interior.

4. Jaguar ALC This finish was chosen from several concept patterns created for Jaguar with the inspiration based on carbon fiber. A facsimile was created by combining an alternating brush pattern and fine lithography printing on aluminum. This finish is a first-rate accompaniment the leather accents of the interior.

5. Volvo S40 Collaborating with Corien Pompe, Studio Chief Designer of Colour & Trim for Volvo, a neutral tint was chosen to accent this brushed aluminum finish.

6. Volvo S40 Collaborating with Corien Pompe, Studio Chief Designer of Colour & Trim for Volvo, a neutral tint was chosen to accent this brushed aluminum finish.

7. Ford Mustang Pattern was chosen from several concept patterns submitted to Ford based on a pinstripe theme. This open pattern allows aluminum to show through with the addition of a fine lined raised texture.

8. Ford Mustang Pattern was chosen from several concept patterns submitted to Ford based on a pinstripe theme. This open pattern allows aluminum to show through with the addition of a fine lined raised texture.

9. Ford Mustang Pattern was chosen from several concept patterns submitted to Ford based on a pinstripe theme. This open pattern allows aluminum to show through with the addition of a fine lined raised texture.

10. Chrysler Pacifica Sycamore Wood Grain with selective aluminum accent, burl wood grain and plastic in-mold trim. Combination trim based off concept parts shown to Chrysler giving the appearance of two parts in one with a single tooling and printing operation. In addition, the fine lithography printing allows for an attractive alternative to a more expensive real wood interior.

11. Chrysler Pacifica Sycamore Wood Grain with selective aluminum accent, burl wood grain and plastic in-mold trim. Combination trim based off concept parts shown to Chrysler giving the appearance of two parts in one with a single tooling and printing operation. In addition, the fine lithography printing allows for an attractive alternative to a more expensive real wood interior.

12. Chrysler Pacifica Sycamore Wood Grain with selective aluminum accent, burl wood grain and plastic in-mold trim. Combination trim based off concept parts shown to Chrysler giving the appearance of two parts in one with a single tooling and printing operation. In addition, the fine lithography printing allows for an attractive alternative to a more expensive real wood interior.

13. Corvette 50th Anniversary Instrument Cluster Teamed with production printers of speedometer and instrument inserts, artwork was adjusted for a special UV ink printing process and optimized for screen mesh and printing tolerances. Redesigned logo for optimum printing, submitted to Corvette for approval. Speedometer appears 3D when lit by UV light; dials are on different levels in relation to each other.

14. Corvette 50th Anniversary Instrument Cluster Teamed with production printers of speedometer and instrument inserts, artwork was adjusted for a special UV ink printing process and optimized for screen mesh and printing tolerances. Redesigned logo for optimum printing, submitted to Corvette for approval. Speedometer appears 3D when lit by UV light; dials are on different levels in relation to each other.

15. Volvo S60 Chosen from technical pattern concepts submitted to Volvo for this platform. Working with tooling and engineering to position graphics on flat aluminum sheet before stamping and embossing in a multi step tooling process. Finish is a tight pattern of small ellipses repeated over a tint. Initial concept design for engineering to create aluminum faced roller door for console compartment.

16. Volvo S60 Chosen from technical pattern concepts submitted to Volvo for this platform. Working with tooling and engineering to position graphics on flat aluminum sheet before stamping and embossing in a multi step tooling process. Finish is a tight pattern of small ellipses repeated over a tint. Initial concept design for engineering to create aluminum faced roller door for console compartment.

17. Volvo S60 Chosen from technical pattern concepts submitted to Volvo for this platform. Working with tooling and engineering to position graphics on flat aluminum sheet before stamping and embossing in a multi step tooling process. Finish is a tight pattern of small ellipses repeated over a tint. Initial concept design for engineering to create aluminum faced roller door for console compartment.

18. Volvo S60 Chosen from technical pattern concepts submitted to Volvo for this platform. Working with tooling and engineering to position graphics on flat aluminum sheet before stamping and embossing in a multi step tooling process. Finish is a tight pattern of small ellipses repeated over a tint. Initial concept design for engineering to create aluminum faced roller door for console compartment.

19. Volvo S60 Chosen from technical pattern concepts submitted to Volvo for this platform. Working with tooling and engineering to position graphics on flat aluminum sheet before stamping and embossing in a multi step tooling process. Finish is a tight pattern of small ellipses repeated over a tint. Initial concept design for engineering to create aluminum faced roller door for console compartment.

20. Harley Davidson Speedometer and Instrument Design Harley Davidson Design wanted to create a metal speedometer for the CVO line of motorcycles. The challenge was to design a modern look incorporating a metal finish while also allowing backlit numeration for night time use. Responsible for all the original design, concepts, layout and production artwork for this part. After seeing the design, Harley Davidson’s only request was to change the font for the MPH/KMH

21. Harley Davidson Speedometer and Instrument Design Harley Davidson Design wanted to create a metal speedometer for the CVO line of motorcycles. The challenge was to design a modern look incorporating a metal finish while also allowing backlit numeration for night time use. Responsible for all the original design, concepts, layout and production artwork for this part. After seeing the design, Harley Davidson’s only request was to change the font for the MPH/KMH

22. Harley Davidson Speedometer and Instrument Design Harley Davidson Design wanted to create a metal speedometer for the CVO line of motorcycles. The challenge was to design a modern look incorporating a metal finish while also allowing backlit numeration for night time use. Responsible for all the original design, concepts, layout and production artwork for this part. After seeing the design, Harley Davidson’s only request was to change the font for the MPH/KMH

23. Mercedes C-Class Created selective tint and texture over brushed areas with bright, reflective aluminum accents on part the edge. Pattern utilized several processes in one finish. Pattern was adjusted for tooling distortion..

24. Mercedes C-Class Created selective tint and texture over brushed areas with bright, reflective aluminum accents on part the edge. Pattern utilized several processes in one finish. Pattern was adjusted for tooling distortion..

25. Mercedes C-Class Created selective tint and texture over brushed areas with bright, reflective aluminum accents on part the edge. Pattern utilized several processes in one finish. Pattern was adjusted for tooling distortion..

26. Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior wood grain finish based on selective wood grain from Jeep designers. Created faux wood grain printed on aluminum fascia. Responsible for finish concepts, construction and production separation. Technical grid pattern chosen from submitted concept patterns.

27. Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior wood grain finish based on selective wood grain from Jeep designers. Created faux wood grain printed on aluminum fascia. Responsible for finish concepts, construction and production separation. Technical grid pattern chosen from submitted concept patterns.

28. Jeep Grand Cherokee Wood Grain Using actual veneer wood grain as a base, wood grain finishes were developed using scanned images. Adjusted wood grains in Photoshop and experimented with ink mixing to achieve a realistic reproduction. Final product is a series of images and individual ink applications built on top of one another until the layered ink appears as a full color image. This is a unique and extremely labor intensive process.

29. Jeep SRT Jeep designers wanted a clean and pure finish for the SRT. This was a very difficult finish to create in production due to the naked appearance of the finish which allowed for absolutely no blemishes or imperfections. Problem solving with the factory and working with engineering lead personal to create solutions that allowed for the finish to be created in full scale production.

30. Jeep SRT Jeep designers wanted a clean and pure finish for the SRT. This was a very difficult finish to create in production due to the naked appearance of the finish which allowed for absolutely no blemishes or imperfections. Problem solving with the factory and working with engineering lead personal to create solutions that allowed for the finish to be created in full scale production.

31. Jeep Commander Tread plate finish based off of a masculine theme for pattern development. Interior wood grain finish based on selective wood grain from Jeep designers. Created faux wood grain printed on aluminum fascia. Responsible for finish concepts, construction and production separation.

32. Jeep Commander Tread plate finish based off of a masculine theme for pattern development. Interior wood grain finish based on selective wood grain from Jeep designers. Created faux wood grain printed on aluminum fascia. Responsible for finish concepts, construction and production separation.

33. Jeep Commander Tread plate finish based off of a masculine theme for pattern development. Interior wood grain finish based on selective wood grain from Jeep designers. Created faux wood grain printed on aluminum fascia. Responsible for finish concepts, construction and production separation.

34. Ford Edge When the Ford Motor Company created a bold and innovative CUV, the Ford Edge, they chose a finish with an aluminum interior fascia that complimented such features as a panoramic glass roof and laptop-friendly center console

35. Ford Edge When the Ford Motor Company created a bold and innovative CUV, the Ford Edge, they chose a finish with an aluminum interior fascia that complimented such features as a panoramic glass roof and laptop-friendly center console

36. Kia Sportage One of the first aluminum finishes supplied to Hyundai/Kia and also one of the first dual brush finishes on the market. The finish utilizes a dual direction brush turned onto each other at a 45 degree angle. Tint was applied after brushing within a selective resist area featuring the Sportage name in raw aluminum.

37. Kia Sportage One of the first aluminum finishes supplied to Hyundai/Kia and also one of the first dual brush finishes on the market. The finish utilizes a dual direction brush turned onto each other at a 45 degree angle. Tint was applied after brushing within a selective resist area featuring the Sportage name in raw aluminum.

38. Cadillac XLR Repeating technical pattern chosen from concept patterns submitted to Cadillac. Pattern is opened to allow aluminum to show through with the addition of raised texture and is an superb contrast to the real wood accents in the vehicle.

39. Cadillac XLR Repeating technical pattern chosen from concept patterns submitted to Cadillac. Pattern is opened to allow aluminum to show through with the addition of raised texture and is an superb contrast to the real wood accents in the vehicle.

40. Cadillac XLR Repeating technical pattern chosen from concept patterns submitted to Cadillac. Pattern is opened to allow aluminum to show through with the addition of raised texture and is an superb contrast to the real wood accents in the vehicle.

41. Bentley Continental T Collaborated with machinists to produce the mathematical step and repeat for the pattern in paper before it was run on aluminum. Several versions were produced and submitted for approval. These flat sheets where then shipped to Frazero Limited, the material was hand tooled to produce the production parts for the vehicle interior.

42. Bentley Continental T Collaborated with machinists to produce the mathematical step and repeat for the pattern in paper before it was run on aluminum. Several versions were produced and submitted for approval. These flat sheets where then shipped to Frazero Limited, the material was hand tooled to produce the production parts for the vehicle interior.

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