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Product Design Mechanical Engineer & Jewelry Designer | 15+ Years in Product Innovation, CAD & Design for Manufacture I’m a Product Design Mechanical Engineer with an M.S. in Engineering and over 15 years of experience transforming ideas into production-ready products. My background spans mechanical product development and professional jewelry design—two fields where precision, creativity, and deep manufacturing knowledge are essential. Whether I’m engineering complex mechanical systems or designing refined jewelry pieces, I blend artistic vision with engineering discipline to deliver designs that perform flawlessly—both functionally and aesthetically. Looking for Mechanical or Product Design Support? -------------------------------------------------------------- I help entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies bring physical products to life—from early concept through manufacturing. My core services include: - 3D CAD modeling (Fusion 360, Inventor, AutoCAD) - 2D engineering drawings & GD&T (ASME Y14.5) - Mechanical simulation (FEA, fatigue, motion, flow) - Design for sheet metal, injection molding, and CNC manufacturing - Prototyping, DFM, and product design consultation Need Expert-Level Jewelry Design? ------------------------------------------ I provide end-to-end jewelry design services that balance aesthetics with real-world manufacturability: - Fine metal & gemstone jewelry - Silicone and activewear collections - Dial watches and smartwatches - Custom mechanisms (clasps, chains, hinges) - CAD modeling for casting, 3D printing, and production I’ve partnered with solo founders, startups, and established brands scaling their product lines. Clients value my clear communication, fast iteration cycles, and ability to translate ideas into manufacturable designs they’re proud to bring to market. Let’s connect—I’d love to help bring your vision to life.

I'm Trent Garner, an industrial designer with 15+ years of experience helping companies bring products to life—from early concept sketches to full-scale manufacturing. My background includes designing medical devices for Medtronic, Abbott, and Baxter Healthcare, consumer products for Kärcher, and performance golf equipment for Cobra Golf. I've partnered with scrappy startups and global brands alike, and what excites me most is solving complex problems through thoughtful, user-centered design. I love the challenge of making complicated things simple. Whether it's a medical device that needs to work flawlessly in critical moments or a consumer product that needs to feel right in someone's hand, I focus on creating designs that users genuinely enjoy using—and that manufacturers can actually produce. Materials knowledge and design for manufacturing run deep in my work. I understand what it takes to move from prototype to production, whether that's injection molding, metal forming, or complex assemblies. I've been in the factories, worked with vendors, and navigated the tricky details that separate a good concept from a successful product. What I Offer: Full product development from concept through production-ready CAD Deep collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams Ergonomic design grounded in user research and iterative testing Expert 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks) and rapid prototyping capabilities Clear communication, realistic timelines, and a genuine partnership approach Materials expertise and vendor relationships to ensure manufacturable, cost-effective designs My work is about more than just making things look good—it's about creating products that work beautifully, feel right, and can be manufactured at scale. If you're looking for a designer who understands both the creative and practical sides of product development, I'd love to hear about your project.

✅ Expert-Vetted (Top 1% on Upwork) ✅ Featured by Upwork as a Top Profile on their main marketing website 80+ successful projects, trusted by Samsung, Walmart, and dozens of startups. I’ve spent the past 15+ years helping companies turn complex software into products people actually understand and enjoy using. From Fortune 100 companies like Walmart and Samsung to more than 100 startups, my work focuses on simplifying complexity without sacrificing capability. I specialize in B2B SaaS, enterprise software, AI-powered products, and data-rich applications where the challenge isn’t making something look better, it’s making it easier to use, easier to scale, and easier to build. Whether you’re launching a new product, modernizing legacy software, or untangling years of feature growth, I help bring structure to complexity so your team can move forward with confidence. What I help clients solve • Complex workflows that overwhelm users • Multi-role platforms with different user permissions and experiences • Dashboard and data-heavy applications that need clearer hierarchy • SaaS products that have outgrown their original UX • AI products that need intuitive, trustworthy user experiences • Enterprise software requiring scalable design systems My role often extends beyond creating screens. I work closely with founders, product leaders, and engineering teams to clarify product direction, simplify workflows, prioritize the right problems, and translate ideas into experiences that are practical to build and easy for customers to adopt. What you can expect working with me: ✅ Clear communication and reliable follow-through ✅ A structured process that reduces your workload ✅ Predictable timelines and no pricing surprises ✅ UX/UI that makes your product easier, faster, and more intuitive ✅ Someone who understands both users and business realities How we’ll work together: We’ll start with a quick call to clarify goals, workflow pain points, and success metrics. From there, I’ll map the user flows, design the interface, and iterate based on your feedback. Every step is collaborative, transparent, and designed to fit your team’s rhythm—no unnecessary meetings, no hand-holding required. Industries I specialize in: SaaS • B2B Platforms • Fintech • HealthTech • AI/Agentic Products My background spans healthcare, fintech, AI, logistics, marketplaces, internal tools, enterprise software, and high-growth SaaS products. Every project is different, but the goal is always the same: create software that feels clear, intuitive, and valuable from the very first interaction. Areas of expertise • Product Strategy • UX Strategy • UX/UI Design • Enterprise SaaS • AI & Agentic Product Design (Claude Design, Lovable, Figma Make, Google AI Studi0) • Complex Workflow Design • Dashboard & Data Visualization • Design Systems • Information Architecture • Product Discovery • User Flows • Wireframing & Prototyping • Figma If you’re looking for someone who can contribute beyond the interface and help shape a product your users will actually understand and your team can confidently build, I’d love to learn more about what you’re creating. 📞 Let’s schedule a 30-minute call and see if your project is a fit.

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