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Industrial Design Consultation
Early guidance can save months of development time. I work with founders, engineers, and teams to define design intent, clarify requirements, and identify technical challenges before you invest in tooling. Whether you’re refining a sketch, assessing feasibility, or seeking feedback on a prototype, this consultation helps align vision, budget, and production reality.
Expert advice to kickstart your project.
Product Development & Engineering
From early concept to production ready design, I translate ideas into functional, manufacturable solutions. My process combines creative exploration with technical rigour, balancing aesthetics, ergonomics, materials, and cost. This includes design for manufacture, enclosure and assembly design, and coordination with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver a cohesive outcome.
Transforming ideas into tangible products.
Sustainable Design Solutions
Every design choice carries impact. I help brands build sustainable products through material selection, lifecycle assessment, and modular or repairable design strategies. The focus is on durability, circularity, and responsible manufacturing, creating products that stand the test of time rather than trends.
Crafting with conscience and care for our planet.
3D Modeling & CAD Services
Accurate CAD data forms the foundation of good design. I produce detailed 3D models for concept visualisation, mechanical development, and production handoff. Deliverables include parametric models, technical drawings, and 3D exports suitable for suppliers, CNC, or rapid prototyping workflows.
Building the blueprint for your vision.
Digital Visualisation & Animation
High quality renders and animations help communicate ideas long before a prototype exists. I create cinematic product imagery, motion sequences, and explainer visuals that showcase materials, assembly, or use case scenarios. Perfect for pitches, marketing, or investor presentations.
Bringing your concepts to life with stunning visuals
Prototyping & Manufacturing
Working closely with local and international suppliers, I manage prototyping rounds, material sourcing, and fabrication feedback. This service bridges design and manufacturing, resolving tolerances, fit, and assembly issues early to ensure efficient, high quality production.
Ensuring a smooth transition from design to production.
Design Strategy & Brand Development
Good products reflect strong strategy. I help define product positioning, visual language, and brand alignment to ensure coherence across your range. This includes mood boards, competitive mapping, and design systems that scale as your brand grows.
Shaping the identity of your product.
Product Visualisation for E-commerce
Designed for web and social use, these visuals replicate studio photography but with the flexibility of 3D rendering. I produce realistic product shots, colourway variations, and short looping animations that highlight key features and craftsmanship, optimised for Shopify, Amazon, or brand websites.
Enhancing your online presence with eye-catching imagery.
Market Research & Consumer Insights
Design decisions should be grounded in real behaviour. Through competitor analysis, user research, and feedback synthesis, I uncover the insights that guide product direction, usability, and differentiation in crowded markets.
Understanding your audience for better design outcomes.
Technical Specification & Documentation
Clear documentation ensures manufacturers can deliver accurately and consistently. I create comprehensive specification packs with dimensioned drawings, material call outs, surface finishes, thread and fastener details, and assembly notes, ready for supplier quotation and production handover.
Detailing every aspect for flawless execution.
Exhibition & Experience Design
I design spatial experiences that engage audiences, whether for trade shows, retail environments, or brand activations. This includes concept ideation, spatial planning, detailing, and coordination with fabricators. Each installation is tailored to communicate your brand narrative with clarity and craft.
Creating immersive spaces that tell your story.
Artistic Collaborations & Sculptural Realisation
I collaborate with artists and creative studios to turn concepts into refined, buildable works. From material studies to fabrication drawings, the focus is on realising artistic intent through practical design thinking and production expertise.
Merging art with design for standout pieces.
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