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I am a practical CAD designer, project manager and business owner with hands-on experience across construction, shopfitting, signage, electrical installations, rope access and commercial project deliv... Read more

I am a practical CAD designer, project manager and business owner with hands-on experience across construction, shopfitting, signage, electrical installations, rope access and commercial project delivery. My strength is combining CAD design with real-world site experience. I understand that a drawing must not only look correct on screen—it also needs to make practical sense when it is manufactured, installed or used on site. My CAD experience includes 2D technical drawings, layouts, drawing modifications, PDF/sketch-to-CAD conversion, 3D modelling, STEP and DXF files, concept development and rendered visualisations. I have also used CAD and 3D visualisation to develop concepts and potential equipment solutions for unusual rope-access and site-access challenges. My practical experience includes designing and fabricating support structures, electrical and signage installations, shopfitting, fault-finding, site measurements and solving installation challenges in real working environments. I founded SKALT (Pty) Ltd in 2025, through which I provide project management, construction, technical and rope-access services. Projects have included commercial shopfitting, office and furniture relocations, technical installations and site-specific design work. My project-management experience includes managing furniture relocations for VEGA Design School and Varsity College to their new premises in Sandton, as well as acting as Head Project Manager for the refurbishment of Komatsu Modular Mining's Bryanston offices on behalf of Scarab Projects. Through SKALT, I have also completed shopfitting work for a Good Earth store relocation in Plettenberg Bay and continue to assist Scarab Projects with commercial and educational furniture layouts, including current layout work for Rosebank College. Before establishing SKALT, I worked as General Manager at NorthStar Signs, where my responsibilities included managing commercial signage projects. This included project management of safety and general centre signage installations at Robberg Shopping Centre in Plettenberg Bay. My technical education includes N4 Electrical Engineering studies, including Mathematics, Engineering Science and Electrotechnics. I also hold a CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and have completed training in advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis. I am additionally IRATA Level 1 qualified in rope access. I am comfortable working from client sketches, measurements, existing drawings, photographs and technical requirements to develop clear CAD drawings and models. I value accuracy, practical problem-solving, attention to detail and clear communication with clients. I am particularly interested in assisting clients with: * 2D CAD drafting and technical drawings * PDF, sketch or existing drawing to CAD conversion * DXF drawing creation and modification * 2D-to-3D conversion * 3D part and component modelling * STEP models * Furniture, office and equipment layouts * Shopfitting and installation layouts * Basic fabrication and support-structure drawings * Site-specific concept development * CAD visualisation and rendered concepts * Drawing corrections, modifications and clean-up For work requiring professional engineering, architectural certification or regulatory approval, I can produce drawings and models from specifications supplied by the client or relevant professional, with final technical approval remaining with the appropriately qualified person.

I’m a Product Design Engineer with a background in professional design engineering, hands-on marine systems and practical prototyping. I specialise in turning ideas, sketches and real-world problems i... Read more

I’m a Product Design Engineer with a background in professional design engineering, hands-on marine systems and practical prototyping. I specialise in turning ideas, sketches and real-world problems into functional 3D models, technical drawings and prototype-ready designs. I hold qualifications in Multi-Disciplinary Engineering & Design and Drawing Office Practice, with professional experience designing industrial environmental-control and process systems using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. Since moving into the superyacht industry in 2014, I’ve gained extensive hands-on experience working with mechanical equipment, marine systems, maintenance, fabrication and practical problem-solving. That experience strongly influences how I design: simple, functional, serviceable and built around how something will actually be used. Today I work primarily in Shapr3D, alongside AutoCAD, Inventor and FDM 3D-printing workflows. My independent projects include mechanical products, irrigation and hydroponic systems, equipment concepts, assemblies, functional mechanisms and everyday product solutions. The part I enjoy most is the beginning: you have an idea, sketch or problem — I work out how to turn it into something real. Available for product design, 3D CAD modelling, technical drawings, concept development, design for 3D printing and prototype development.

I’m an award-winning Creative Director, Interior & Furniture Designer with 10+ years of experience creating distinctive residential, corporate, and retail interiors from concept through to execution.... Read more

I’m an award-winning Creative Director, Interior & Furniture Designer with 10+ years of experience creating distinctive residential, corporate, and retail interiors from concept through to execution. My strengths include creative direction, space planning, bespoke furniture design, material and finish selection, 3D visualisation, technical documentation, and client consultation. I combine creative storytelling with practical design solutions to create spaces that are functional, refined, and tailored to each client’s identity and lifestyle. Throughout my career, I have led multidisciplinary projects, managed client relationships, developed concepts and presentations, conducted site assessments, and collaborated with architects, contractors, and specialist suppliers. My work has been recognised through the Design Indaba Top 50 Emerging Design Talent (2020), including the Best Emerging Creative award, and the South African DTI National Top 5 Furniture Design Competition (2019). I have also exhibited at Design Joburg and the Buy Proudly South African Summit. I work confidently with Revit, AutoCAD, 3ds Max, and Photoshop and am available for residential, commercial, hospitality, furniture, and remote design projects.

I am a senior mechanical design professional with over 12 years of experience in manufacturing-focused engineering environments. My background combines detailed 3D CAD modeling, mechanism and motion s... Read more

I am a senior mechanical design professional with over 12 years of experience in manufacturing-focused engineering environments. My background combines detailed 3D CAD modeling, mechanism and motion system design, and real-world production exposure. I specialize in taking ideas or rough concepts and developing them into fully engineered mechanical solutions. My work includes mechanism synthesis, force and load calculations, hydraulic and actuator-driven systems, detailed assembly modeling, and manufacturing-ready drawing packages. I have extensive experience using Autodesk Inventor to develop parametric models and complex assemblies that are built and used in real industrial environments. I have led and contributed to projects involving reverse engineering, special-purpose machinery, mechanical tool design, and system redesign for improved performance and manufacturability. My approach is practical and grounded in production realities, ensuring that designs are not only functional but also buildable and maintainable. I am particularly strong in mechanism and motion-based systems, where careful consideration of force paths, tolerances, and dynamic behavior is critical. I enjoy solving technically challenging mechanical problems and producing clear, structured engineering documentation. Services I offer include: Mechanism and linkage design Special purpose machinery design Reverse engineering and redesign 3D CAD modeling and assemblies Manufacturing drawing packages Motion studies and technical calculations Concept development and technical refinement If you are looking for a mechanical design partner who can move from concept to a technically sound, production-ready solution, I would be glad to discuss your project.