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Andries B.

Industrial Designer

Cape Town, South Africa

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36,548 / 156,522

Skill pts: 5

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About

I’m a Senior Product and Industrial Designer with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Throughout my career, I’ve positioned myself as a versatile contributor who can integrate seamlessly into any technical design environment.

I believe DFM should remain a core design principle throughout the entire product development process, from initial concept through to final production. Over the years, I’ve seen many products successfully meet client expectations on paper, only to fail when faced with real manufacturing constraints. This has reinforced my belief in the importance of clear communication across multidisciplinary teams, with DFM at the centre of decision-making to ensure alignment throughout a project’s lifecycle.

If you’re looking for someone who can help deliver products that are both commercially viable and manufacturable, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Experience

Design Engineer Redfox Group · Full-time Jun 2026 – Present 5 mos Unit 7, Chayyim Park, South Corner, Viro Crescent, Stikland Industrial, Western Cape, South Africa, 7530 Red Fox Create designs and builds physical brand experiences — from retail environments and displays to bespoke brand installations. Our work is built for real-world use, engineered to last and considered from every angle. Redfox does Environments, displays, fabrication and tangible brand experiences.
Industrial Designer Concord Refrigeration / Retail Solutions · Full-time Aug 2020 – Present 6 yrs 3 mos 338 Aberdare Drive Durban 4068 My time at Concord refrigeration allowed me to truly understand how the manufacturing industry works. Although I’ve pushed, and still push to favour Aesthetics over costs, I’ve realized that the industry is cutthroat and that the client, is always right, no matter what the situation. I was tasked with developing the first self-contained fridges to rival the competitors, and I can proudly say we’ve managed to win over clients from the competition. In my view, taking a company forwards should be a priority of every employee. In my position, with the responsibilities and duties the company entrusted me with, I’ve made changes over the years by reviewing processes to see if they are working and implementing new ones. The most noteworthy process improvement I’ve generated to date, was to streamline the process from design on paper, to 3D CAD design and then translated directly into NC. Codes that laser machines and bending machines understand, thus removing the need to program parts for laser cutting independently. This algorithm also sorts out sheet metal quantities automatically, reducing the strain on logistics. In the bigger scheme of things, working in the Concord R&D department, I gained better knowledge of how an office should be run, how to manage projects and how to manage and work with people from all walks of life.
Industrial Designer Motorhome-World · Full-time May 2019 – Present 7 yrs 6 mos 6 Christopher Starke Street Cape Town The role of Industrial Designer at Motorhome-World encapsulates everything in standard design practise. My duties are to meet with clients, analyse body language and conversation and use the findings thereof to create a brief tailored specifically for the client with a clear distinction as to what the client wants, and what the client needs. Following this, it is the designer’s responsibility to design a motorhome that represents the client’s vision. However, it is expected of me to above all else have a good understanding of building principals, legal regulations with regards to working with heavy vehicles and ensuring the safety of these vehicles’ whilst in the design phase.

Education

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Bachelor Technology, Industrial / Product Design 2018 – 2018
Cape Peninsula University of Technology 3D Design, Industrial / Product Design, null 2015 – 2017 Activities and Societies: null

Other experience

Industrial Designer and Founder The 3D Printing House

The 3D Printing house is a platform I’ve built through which I outsource my skills and abilities within design to clients. The services I offer clients include personalised CAD modelling, design and 3D printing.

Licenses & Certifications

StreamBend Salvagnini Academy Aug 2023 – Present
Streamlaser Salvagnini Academy Aug 2023 – Present