Forcefield Wheel Publications

23/02/2026

My latest book, Designing Car Interiors – Book 3: Design Process, has grown directly from my experience working in OEM studios such as SEAT Design in Spain and Nissan Design America in California, as well as several automotive start-ups in China.

It is equally shaped by my teaching experience at ArtCenter College of Design (Europe), Elisava in Barcelona, and Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Developing and delivering a fully online course for the Academy of Art University challenged me to articulate a design methodology that was clear, structured, and practical. That framework became the foundation of this book.

The book explores the complete interior design process — from research, keywords and icons, and visual communication, through to understanding vehicle brand identity and its influence on design language. It then carries the reader through the full studio process, from both professional and university perspectives, supported by real-world examples and applied project experience.

It’s the resource I wish I’d had as a student — and one I hope will support both emerging designers and fellow design educators.

The Designing Car Interiors series includes:
• Volume 1: Looking Back and Sketch Techniques
• Volume 2: Studio Settings and Design Projects
• Volume 3: Design Process

Available on Amazon.

17/02/2026

My latest book, Designing Car Interiors – Book 3: Design Process grew out of my teaching experiences at Art Center of Design (Europe), Elisava Design School (Barcelona), and the Academy of Art University (San Francisco).

Developing and delivering a fully online course for the Academy of Art University in San Francisco pushed me to build a clear, structured, and practical design process—an approach that became the foundation of this book.

It’s the resource I wish I’d had as a student, designed to support both emerging designers and design educators.

The Designing Car Interiors series includes:
• Volume 1: Looking Back and Sketch Techniques
• Volume 2: Studio Settings and Design Projects
• Volume 3: Design Process

All three books are available in paperback on Amazon along with Vintage Works, A Car Designers Sketchbook.

06/12/2025

My third book in the Designing Car Interiors series — Volume 3, Design Process — is published!

This new volume takes readers through the complete journey of automotive interior design, from the first spark of an idea and project brief all the way to final approval. Drawing on real-world projects and industry experience, it highlights the tools, methods, and decision-making that shape successful design outcomes.

Although the series focuses on interior design, the processes explored are just as useful for exterior designers and product designers in general.

Written primarily for students and educators, the book also provides professional designers with a clear, structured overview of contemporary automotive design practice.

All three paperback titles in the Designing Car Interiors series are now available on Amazon.



https://www.amazon.co.uk/Designing-Car-Interiors-Design-Process/dp/B0FZBX1T5G/ref=sr_1_2?crid=142YL70TIV6TG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gLpdBSPBS19_5-C_WzP1LGXDa6UxPHgbdaSH1YJTur3vwAd-oPNqezxKNeXsO7GH36DHlKxTIVM67jPBQmxGn-AfuVPkiZykw-VdIH-rRK2NmIwzgfaGiZ4WV024GYMD8B4FlkRiCGv4IXxbrbBt6C4NRM_I--1HSFPA1m5UIkr9oyB7iG2chsc9v62clZKGgCBpUHJo2wmOJ7ZxPt35qdJUxwxZQRwcw0nThdG0Mq0.X1dFL1llxupEKUCd_PsvRTLcwNl5k6PLr2qi6T0XGew&dib_tag=se&keywords=designing+car+interiors&qid=1765022272&sprefix=designing+car+interiors%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-2

04/11/2025

My third book, Designing Car Interiors: Design Process, is out now

It dives into how automotive interiors are designed — from concept to approval — with real-world examples and professional insights. Perfect for students, educators, and designers alike.

Available now in paperback on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Car-Interiors-Design-Process/dp/B0FZBX1T5G/ref=sr_1_3?crid=8307SZKL81C0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FXN_XV3LWptFmbx6-enYkY7ATLntd_nCQTPI56drNsMdupSqChZym-OgZn9hW5WLE-StljoT5uVxvv7jEfFGvR0H3KlcfLJWRd2wELx0TFWQFhSto_TbO1lGKzPZVHC8.QZ-QEpT2TKRK3vUO9kN0QpW50F1ifm5uhnj8Cj2kgH0&dib_tag=se&keywords=tim+pillsbury&qid=1762255399&sprefix=tim+pilsbury%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-3

29/11/2024

An old marker sketch for a compact sport SUV. This sketch was made in 2005 when I worked at Nissan Design America in San Diego CA.

24/11/2024

An old VW marker sketch from 1999. This was made for the VW Colorado design program just before I left Germany and VW to join Seat Design in Barcelona.

19/11/2024

I was just clearing up a hard-drive and came across some scans of old marker sketches. These sketches were from Nissan Design America 20 years ago. They were made at the beginning of what became the Nissan Bevel Concept car project.

16/05/2023

A small selection of sketches from my latest book, Vintage Works A Car Designer's Sketch Book.

Illustration,Product Design,Automotive Design

13/05/2023

I am happy to share that Edition 3 of my book, Vintage Works, a Car Designer’s Sketchbook is now available on Amazon. Edition 2 was kindly reviewed by Car Design News (CDN), click here to take a look. https://www.cardesignnews.com/cars/book-review-vintage-works-a-car-designers-sketchbook/43152.article
So what’s new? I have added more stories and illustrations to this large format book that features over 100 freehand sketch renderings of many favorites, as well as lesser known motoring/ auto heroes.
Vintage Works is available in Kindle, paperback, and hard back formats.

21/03/2023

Qoros Design, MILE II 2019.