Industrial Designer Needed to Create a Premium Handheld Gaming Console CAD Model

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Hello, I am looking for an experienced industrial designer / mechanical engineer to design a premium handheld gaming console called NEXUS Gen 1. This is not a rendering project. I need a real CAD model that will be used to manufacture the first 3D printed prototype. Project goals Design an original handheld gaming console with premium ergonomics and modern industrial design. The design must be original and must not copy Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally or Legion Go. Requirements * 7.4” OLED touchscreen with very thin bezels * Comfortable controller-style grips * Hall-effect joysticks * Two haptic trackpads integrated into the front * Premium minimalist design * No RGB lighting * No rear buttons * Engraved NEXUS logo on the back * Linux-based handheld (custom launcher) Internal layout Please design space for: * Mainboard (future custom PCB) * Dual battery pack (~60 Wh) * M.2 2230 SSD * Cooling system (blower fan + vapor chamber) * Speakers * Wi-Fi module * USB-C ports * 3.5 mm headphone jack The internal structure should be realistic and prepared for a functional prototype. Deliverables I expect: * Complete parametric CAD assembly * Front shell * Rear shell * Internal frame * Exploded assembly * STEP files * Native CAD files (Fusion 360 or SolidWorks preferred) * STL files for prototype printing Designer requirements I am looking for someone with experience designing: * Consumer electronics * Gaming devices * Controllers * Handheld products * Mechanical product design Please include examples of similar work in your proposal. Thank you.

  • $2,000.00

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Product Design
Mechanical Engineering
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Member since Jul 9, 2026
  • Slovakia
    10:58 PM
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