Grew up in Northern California. My father was a mechanical engineer and prolific inventor who taught me about innovation in his fully equipped workshop in a converted horse stable. I went to Japa... Read more

Grew up in Northern California. My father was a mechanical engineer and prolific inventor who taught me about innovation in his fully equipped workshop in a converted horse stable. I went to Japan when I turned 18, on invitation by Kobun Chino Otogawa to participate in an informal cultural exchange. Lived and worked with Kanjuro Shibata, bow-maker to the emperor, and Zen archery master in Kyoto for about 2 years. Instead of returning to the US as planned, I continued across fascinating Asia for 1 year and then studied and worked in Paris, France for 7 years as a fine artist. Then I returned to California, built on to a cabin and added a studio. Started an art and design studio and contract design service for manufacturers and suppliers to big box retailers for about 10 years. Then I moved to Austin, Texas and worked for Philips Lighting as head designer, (senior manager, R+D) for 11 years, and led a design team. My designs won a number of innovation and design awards and were on the cutting edge of LED lighting, as well as extremely market-successful. In 2017, decided to become an independent designer again, as well as an investor, (instead of moving to Boston to continue my rewarding corporate career with Philips). Since then I have been trading futures and options, and taking on design projects, as well as advising my wife with her startup business. I'll write a book about it when I turn 80 ;-)

With over 20 years of experience in 3D CAD and product design, I can help you transform your concept into a fully manufacturable product. I have expertise in all aspects of 3D CAD modeling as well as... Read more

With over 20 years of experience in 3D CAD and product design, I can help you transform your concept into a fully manufacturable product. I have expertise in all aspects of 3D CAD modeling as well as detailed production drawing creation. I have experience with traditional cast parts to modern manufactured free form parts that utilize some of the most complex manufacturing techniques today. This allows me to spot manufacturing production problems before the design has been sent to the vendor for production. By avoiding back and forth design changes and production mistakes with the manufacturing vendor, this will help to save time and money on the production of your parts. It would be a great honor to have the opportunity to help you envision your product and see it through to production!

2D graphics design 2D to 3D for product renderings , 3D printing Part design for plastic injection molding Sheet metal part design Concept renders Building concepts and renders

2D graphics design 2D to 3D for product renderings , 3D printing Part design for plastic injection molding Sheet metal part design Concept renders Building concepts and renders