Tsepo Bruce M.

Experience

• Industrial Designer & CNC CAD/CAM Specialist AM.CO.ZA · Full-time Feb 2026 – Present 6 mos Germiston, GP, South Africa Industrial Designer and CNC CAD/CAM Specialist working across product development, digital fabrication, and manufacturing.
  
  My work involves developing concepts into production-ready designs using CAD/CAM and hands-on manufacturing processes. I prepare 2D and 3D models, CNC-ready drawings, machining files, toolpaths, and prototypes while considering material usage, tooling, machining strategy, and manufacturability.
  
  Key responsibilities include:
  
  1. 2D and 3D CAD modelling for manufacturing
  2. CNC toolpath setup and machining preparation
  3. CNC router operation and production
  4. CO₂ laser cutting and engraving
  5. Preparing CNC-ready vector and production files
  6. VCarve and Aspire CAD/CAM workflows
  7. Tool and cutting-strategy selection
  8. Product prototyping and design refinement
  9. Design for Manufacture (DFM)
  10. Cut-list and manufacturing preparation
  11. Furniture, lighting, and custom product development.
  
  I combine industrial design thinking with practical CNC manufacturing knowledge to develop solutions that can move efficiently from concept to production.
• Founder & Industrial Designer That Epic Design · Self-employed Jan 2023 – Present 3 yrs 7 mos Germiston, GP, South Africa Founder and Industrial Designer at That Epic Design, a product design brand focused on contemporary African design, custom products, furniture, lighting, and interior feature solutions.
  
  I manage projects from initial concept development through CAD modelling, design refinement, manufacturing preparation, prototyping, and production.
  
  Key responsibilities include:
  
  1. Industrial and product design
  2. 3D CAD modelling and visualization
  3. Furniture and lighting design
  4. CNC-ready design and file preparation
  5. Design for Manufacture (DFM)
  6. Technical and manufacturing drawings
  7. CNC routing and laser-cut product development
  8. Material selection and manufacturing planning
  9. Product prototyping and refinement
  10. Custom design solutions for residential and hospitality applications.
  
  My work combines contemporary design, African-inspired aesthetics, digital fabrication, and practical manufacturing methods to create distinctive products that are both visually refined and production-ready.
• Industrial Design Tutor University of Johannesburg · Full-time Feb 2025 – Dec 2025 10 mos Johannesburg, GP, South Africa Worked as an Industrial Design Tutor at the University of Johannesburg, supporting students with product development, design thinking, CAD modelling, technical development, and project execution.
  
  Key responsibilities included:
  
  1. Assisting students with industrial and product design projects
  2. Supporting concept development and design refinement
  3. Providing guidance on 3D CAD modelling and technical development
  4. Advising on materials and manufacturing processes
  5. Supporting prototyping and model-making
  6. Helping students develop practical, manufacturable design solutions
  7. Providing constructive design feedback and problem-solving support.
  
  This role strengthened my ability to communicate technical and design concepts clearly while applying industrial design principles to practical product-development challenges.