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Senior Industrial Designer | Product Development Expert | Concept to Manufacturing I am a Senior Industrial Designer with 15+ years of experience developing consumer products from early concept through mass production. I help startups, entrepreneurs, and established brands turn ideas into manufacturable, market-ready products by combining industrial design, engineering awareness, and real-world manufacturing knowledge. My focus is not just creating attractive concepts — it is developing products that can actually be produced, scaled, and sold. Over the past decade, I have worked on a wide range of consumer products including consumer electronics, home & kitchen products, oral care, medical devices, lifestyle accessories, and kids’ products. My work has supported products sold through major retailers and global brands including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Newell Brands, Perrigo, Gibson Homewares, Microsoft, Nokia, and Disney. I specialize in guiding products through the entire development pipeline — from initial concept and design language to production-ready CAD and factory collaboration. My process focuses on three key outcomes: • User-centered design that stands out in the market • Engineering-aware development that reduces costly redesigns • Manufacturing-ready CAD optimized for tooling and production I regularly collaborate with engineering teams, sourcing specialists, and manufacturers to ensure a smooth transition from design to manufacturing. My experience with materials, tooling, and production methods allows me to design products that are both beautiful and practical to manufacture. Core Services • Industrial Design & Product Strategy • Concept Ideation & Design Exploration • Sketching & AI-Assisted Concept Development • 3D CAD Development (Production-Ready) • Product Architecture & Internal Layout • CMF (Color, Materials, Finishes) • Prototyping & Supplier Collaboration • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) • Manufacturing & Production Guidance Typical Clients I Work With • Hardware startups preparing for production • Entrepreneurs launching new consumer products • Companies expanding their product lines • Teams that need production-ready CAD and manufacturing support I am known for being detail-oriented, proactive, and highly collaborative, with a strong focus on moving projects forward efficiently and avoiding costly development mistakes. Whether you need help refining an idea, developing production-ready CAD, or bringing a complete product to market, I would be happy to support your project. I look forward to learning about your product and helping bring it to life.

My Outlook: Every product design project begins with a jumble of vague puzzle pieces. The pieces… market analysis, competitive analysis, price points, innovation, differentiation, aesthetics, concinnity, function, ergonomics, materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, assembly, packaging, shipping, users, manufacturers, costs, and the client. A myriad of considerations assemble into a design that makes your product unique, pertinent, targeted within its market, and profitable… a tangible object of desire and promise... a crisp image that makes sense. Every product wants to be something… to be desired and to realize its potential. I strive to stimulate that desire and optimize that potential… to solve the puzzle. My clients' success ensures my own and realizing that desire and potential benefits us both. My Experience: I use my degree in industrial design as a product designer/developer covering a wide variety of products. I have 20+ years of 3D modeling and product development experience. I have the resources to do it all... from concept to point of purchase and everything in-between. My Feedback, received and given: “Steve did great work helping us detail our product for manufacturing. He took the time to really understand the project and its intricacies instead of diving head first and by the end of this job, had an intimate understanding of all the details. He is talented and was willing to research new methods to help meet our stringent product constraints. We went through several discussions and he was excellent at being responsive and keeping things on track. He produced high quality solidworks assemblies and files. Overall he went above and beyond what was expected of him. Highly recommended contractor, A+++” —robocular “Antoine is an outstanding client to work with. He's quite knowledgeable and organized with clearly established goals coupled with exceptional communication skills. This project had some challenging constraints outside typical manufacturing and product design and development norms, but we worked through these challenges while staying within the target budget for the product. This project was more than I had bargained for, but I relished the challenge and Antoine appreciated the effort I put into it, which made this job particularly satisfying. I hope to work with Robocular again in the future.” —Io-Design “Working with Steve was a pleasure, not only do I think he’s an all-around good guy, but his approach to our project was great. He was able to take our idea and bring all his experience in making it better. Our initial idea was transformed into a product that ended up being cheaper to produce and nicer, while being more practical. We were able to overcome the hurdle we encounter and find solution that made it work! Also, he often came back with a different idea of doing things that were very practical. I Highly recommend him. ” — yvesl “Yvesi came to me with the need for a design for a grain dispenser for feeding livestock. As is often the case, he showed me a design from another designer he had hired that didn't meet the product requirements. This design was too large and could not be sold at a profit due to inappropriate and impractical manufacturing processes. Through close collaboration, we came up with a design that is half the size, more aesthetically pleasing and user friendly, and is simple to assemble and install. Also, it will be sold at a projected price point that is 10% lower than the competition at a projected 90% profit margin while enjoying relatively low capital expenditures. It was a pleasure working with yvesi on this project and I'm looking forward to working with him again in the future.” —Io-Design “Io-Design was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He provided designs that were exactly what we were looking for and he took into account the manufacturing. I would recommend him to anyone. ” — Westone “As mentioned in the job description, Blake works for a company that represents the ultimate, uncompromising audio experience – revolutionary sound; unrivaled comfort and fit; with superior, innovative design in the earphone market. While they are well known among audiophiles and professionals who rely on uncompromising audio, they are less so in the consumer market. This project was part of an effort to update their earphones look, feel, and user experience to the level of their best in class earphone technology... the challenge being that their existing monitors/earbuds were to remain unchanged. Through close collaboration, we came up with a design that practices concinnity with the existing monitors, introduces innovative solutions, targets the consumer market, and enhances brand recognition. Superior design was the point of this project and together we have achieved that goal. Blake is a pleasure to work with and I'm looking forward to the next project.” —Io-Design

Columbia University (NYC) MArch Architect & Award-Winning Industrial Designer | 20+ Years Experience I'm David Winston, CEO of Design Work Creative and Co-founder of Scale 1:1 furniture company—a full-service design studio specializing in architectural design, interior design, industrial design, furniture design, exhibition design, and retail environments. As a design architect and product designer with manufacturing expertise, I deliver comprehensive design solutions from initial concept sketches through production-ready CAD documentation and fabrication oversight. WHAT I OFFER: ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN • Commercial architecture, residential architecture, workplace design • Tenant improvements, renovations, space planning, interior architecture • Restaurant design, hospitality design, retail store design • Building design, construction documentation, permit drawings FURNITURE & PRODUCT DESIGN • Custom furniture design for commercial, contract, and residential markets • Furniture collection development, product line design • Manufacturing coordination, engineering drawings, production documentation • Material specifications, prototype development, factory liaison INDUSTRIAL DESIGN & ENGINEERING • Product design, concept development, industrial design services • CAD modeling (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SketchUp) • Mechanical design, engineering coordination, technical drawings • Sheet metal design, injection molding design, manufacturing design RETAIL & EXHIBITION DESIGN • Trade show booth design, exhibition design, experiential design • Retail display design, visual merchandising, POP displays • Brand environments, pop-up shops, showroom design • Museum exhibits, gallery installations 3D VISUALIZATION & RENDERING • Photorealistic rendering (Twinmotion, KeyShot, 3ds Max) • Architectural visualization, product rendering • Client presentations, marketing materials, investor decks • Real-time rendering, walkthrough animations WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME: ✓ End-to-end capability: design, prototype, engineer, fabricate ✓ Fortune 500 client experience: Google, Dyson, Virgin Pulse, BMW, HP, Toyota, Ducati, Vogue ✓ Founded and operated furniture manufacturing company ✓ MArch Columbia University + BFA Industrial Design ✓ AIA Associate Member | Award-winning work featured in media ✓ 100% Job Success Score | Top Rated Plus TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: CAD Software: Fusion 360 (expert), SolidWorks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, DraftSight Rendering: Twinmotion, KeyShot, 3ds Max, V-Ray Design Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, generative AI design tools Fabrication: CNC programming, laser cutting, 3D printing workflows When you hire me, you get more than a designer—you get a studio partner with architectural credentials, manufacturing experience, and the ability to take your project from concept to finished product. Let's collaborate to create design solutions that stand out, perform, and inspire.

With over 20 years of experience shaping products for design-led industry giants like Samsung and Vizio, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into elegant, market-ready consumer electronics. My core expertise lies in handheld and portable devices, where ergonomics, aesthetics, and user experience must align perfectly. I am passionate about the entire design lifecycle—from the initial sketch to the final factory floor—and have a proven track record of leading projects from the concept phase all the way through successful commercial production. Product Expertise Includes: • Consumer Electronics: Mobile phones, accessories, computers, and desktop printers. • Audio & Entertainment: TVs, soundbars, portable speakers, and remote controls. • Smart Home & IoT: Home security devices and thermostats. • Advanced Tech: Humanoid robots and emerging technologies. Why Work With Me? I don't just design products; I develop meaningful solutions tailored to your target audience. By continuously staying at the forefront of technology, manufacturing processes, and global design trends, I ensure your product is not only beautiful but feasible, functional, and competitive. Whether you have a napkin sketch you want to bring to reality or a mature concept that needs to be pushed over the finish line, I can help you get there. Let’s connect to discuss your project and explore how we can bring your vision to market. Cheers, Wes

I help startups and businesses develop their product ideas, from strategic vision, branding and user research to initial design concepts, 3D CAD, prototyping and manufacturing.

Hi! I'm Aaron and I love product development. My education and background have given me the skills to assist anyone with the product development needs. Graduated from Academy of Art University with a bachelors of art in Industrial Design I have a strong focus on human centered design and designing for the right users. I've been in the product design and development industry for over 20 years now and I've worked at every step in the process. I currently have clients that range from start-up, sole entrepreneurs all the way up to Fortune 500 companies. With a deep understanding of the design process as well as manufacturing processes and materials I have helped 100’s of companies bring products to market. Industries: - Consumer electronics - Sports - Medical - Dental - Personal care - Construction - Automotive - and many others. Over 10 US patents and 2 Consumer Electronic Design Awards. I love design and I love the process. I'd love to help you. I seek freelance work to keep my skills sharp and to help out where needed. I love design and I love working with different people from around the world. You can see my work at aaronryczek.com I’d love to connect.