I specialize in Product Design and Development, with an emphasis on mechanical design, manufacturing, and ideation. It is my belief that good products arise from working through the design process and I am skilled at all phases of the product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through volume production.
I have designed production parts using a wide variety of manufacturing processes with both foreign and domestic vendors, and can estimate tooling and part costs with reasonable accuracy in the early phases of development. I am comfortable interacting directly with clients, vendors, investors, and potential customers.
I place a strong emphasis on the creative/conceptual phases of a project, including human factors and user experience. I enjoy collaboration with talented Industrial Designers to ensure that products are the very best that they can be.
I have 16 years experience using Solidworks as my primary CAD system for 3D modeling, and employ various advanced techniques including master modeling, complex surfacing, and multi-part assemblies.
More than anything, I enjoy blank-slate projects where the goal is to innovate and impress, to design products that stand apart from the competition.
When I'm not designing or building things, I enjoy taking pictures, falling and flying through the air, climbing big rocks, playing with fun vehicles, exploring new places, and unique t-shirts.
Core Competencies:
• Product Design and Development
• Concept Development + Ideation
• Prototyping + Mock-ups
• Intellectual Property Development
• Product + Team Management
• Mechanical Systems Design + Integration
• Manufacturing Processes + Materials
• Design For Manufacturing (DFM) / DFx
• Bill of Materials (BOM) Development
• Hardgoods User Experience (UX) + Human Factors
• Solidworks 3D CAD Modeling
• Concept Development + Ideation
• Prototyping + Mock-ups
• Intellectual Property Development
• Product + Team Management
• Mechanical Systems Design + Integration
• Manufacturing Processes + Materials
• Design For Manufacturing (DFM) / DFx
• Bill of Materials (BOM) Development
• Hardgoods User Experience (UX) + Human Factors
• Solidworks 3D CAD Modeling
DFx Manufacturing Methods:
• Multi-Shot Injection Molding
• Sheetmetal Bending + Stamping
• Machining
• Weldment Structures
• Compression Molding
• Rotomolding
• Composites
• Cast Urethane
• Potted Electronics
• Thermoforming + Vacuum forming
• Electromechanical Assemblies
• Cable Assemblies
• Rapid Prototyping (FDM, SLS, SLA, DMLS)
• Sheetmetal Bending + Stamping
• Machining
• Weldment Structures
• Compression Molding
• Rotomolding
• Composites
• Cast Urethane
• Potted Electronics
• Thermoforming + Vacuum forming
• Electromechanical Assemblies
• Cable Assemblies
• Rapid Prototyping (FDM, SLS, SLA, DMLS)
Hands-On Skills
• Machining - mill, lathe, etc
• Welding - TIG, MIG, Oxy, Arc
• Simple circuitry / harness design
• Prototyping / In-House FDM 3D Printer
• Simple mold making
• Electric Vehicle systems
• Intuitive Aerodynamics
• Welding - TIG, MIG, Oxy, Arc
• Simple circuitry / harness design
• Prototyping / In-House FDM 3D Printer
• Simple mold making
• Electric Vehicle systems
• Intuitive Aerodynamics