A playful, sensitive, caring human who has practiced and loved designing products since I was a child. Raised with regular access to a wood shop from age five by a wonderfully patient father I built... Read more

A playful, sensitive, caring human who has practiced and loved designing products since I was a child. Raised with regular access to a wood shop from age five by a wonderfully patient father I built cabinets and furniture in my early teens and worked into the construction trades until my early 20's when I tired of my options and started night school at my local JC. I eventually earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly, SLO, and worked for 12 years in the design and manufacture of a range of products in the industrial, recreation and medical device sectors. During that time I learned the subtleties of many primary manufacturing processes including machining and metal fabrication, extrusion design, some metal casting, CNC sheet metal production, metal hydro-forming and high-pressure thermal forming of plastics along with applicable coatings and finishing technologies for the same. I was also schooled in the development, application, and auditing of quality systems under ISO and FDA guidelines and the associated supply chain establishment and maintenance needed for the manufacture of products to exacting standards. Thinking I needed a change from the corporate world I began consulting on designs for small solar and wind installations and studied the emerging materials science applications of Geopolymers for infrastructure applications. I developed conceptual designs for automated equipment to refurbish small bridges based on the results of various Geopolymer studies but was unable to elicit support for its development. I explored ways of improving commercial greenhouse production while lowering the energy expenditures and later for lowering the cost and improving the efficiency of GSHP, (Ground Source Heat Pump), technologies but was equally unsuccessful at finding support for my proposed solutions. In recent years I have returned to consulting on product development for others and still look forward to helping develop new and refine existing technologies to address the considerable challenges facing our world. In general, I would characterize myself as a mostly talented mechanical/manufacturing engineer and product designer who is skilled at the synthesis of elegant solutions through the application of wide-ranging technologies.

With over ten years of experience using 3D modeling software and having taken classes in CATIA and Solidworks, I am very comfortable doing mechanical drafting and product development. I have earned a... Read more

With over ten years of experience using 3D modeling software and having taken classes in CATIA and Solidworks, I am very comfortable doing mechanical drafting and product development. I have earned a BS in Engineering and an AS in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. I am a Certified SolidWorks Professional. CAGE: 9JSP6 Design experience, all requiring different design considerations: - Injection molding - 3D printing - CNC machining - Sheet metal - Weldments Services that I provide: - Product development from sketches, ideas, or similar products. - 3D modeling for various types of production. - 3D printing for prototyping. - Mechanical drafting of technical drawings for manufacturing. - Simple 2D drawings for patent applications. - 3D rendering of products for investors and marketing. Please see my profile for projects I've done. If you have a concept, I can help you get to the product. I'm eager to hear from you and help you meet your design goals. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Let’s set up a time to chat. POLICIES 1. A Non-Disclosure Agreement can be provided if needed. Whether an NDA is signed or not, all designs belong to the Client and no images will be posted on my profile without written permission from the Client. Written permission will be sought to share the results of work done. If it is granted, it will be construed as permission to post images on this or any other site for the purpose of showcasing my work. 2. Completed work from a contract will be maintained for at least six months after the close of the contract. In the event that a Client has additions or changes to work after a contract has closed, and it is still within six months, a new contract may be opened and the work continued. In the event that a Client has additions or changes to work after a contract has closed, and the six months have passed, a new contract may be opened and the work restarted.

I am a Product Developer and Digital Manufacturing Manager with a deep background in the ergonomic furniture industry. Having spent years at Fully (acquired by Herman Miller), I specialize in taking h... Read more

I am a Product Developer and Digital Manufacturing Manager with a deep background in the ergonomic furniture industry. Having spent years at Fully (acquired by Herman Miller), I specialize in taking high-end physical products from a napkin sketch to a production-ready reality. Unlike traditional designers, I have managed wood product manufacturing plants and programmed the actual CNCs, laser cutters, and robot arms that build the parts. I provide my clients with more than just a 3D model; I provide a complete digital manufacturing strategy—ensuring every 3D model is optimized for the shop floor, whether you are manufacturing locally in the United States or overseas. Core Skills: • Advanced Modeling: Autodesk Fusion, complex assemblies, and parametric design. • Manufacturing Documentation: High-fidelity shop drawings and technical specifications. • Prototyping: 3D printing, CNC machining, and traditional hand-tool mockups.