I turn product ideas into production-ready designs. From first 3D-printed prototype to injection-mold-ready CAD files, I handle the full engineering path so your product actually gets manufactured on spec, on budget.
My process:
Concept → 3D CAD (SolidWorks) → Rapid Prototype (FDM/SLA) → Design Validation → DFM Optimization → Production-Ready Output
What I deliver:
— Fully parametric SolidWorks models with proper tolerances and GD&T
— 3D printed prototypes to validate form, fit, and function before tooling
— DFM analysis for injection molding, sheet metal, or CNC machining
— Technical drawings and BOMs ready for manufacturer quoting
— Enclosure design for electronics and consumer hardware
Why clients stay:
I prototype fast to catch problems early. Every design I deliver is built for the manufacturing process it's going into not just a 3D model that looks good on screen. That means fewer tooling revisions, lower unit costs, and faster time to market.
I work with startups and hardware companies taking physical products from concept to production. Whether you're building a Kickstarter prototype or scaling to 100K units, I bring the same engineering rigor.
Industries: Consumer electronics, IoT hardware, medical devices, consumer products, packaging
Let's discuss your project, message me with your concept and target manufacturing method.
Product Development
Product Design
SolidWorks
3D Printing
Design for Manufacturing
3D Modeling
Mechanical Engineering
Injection Mold Design
Rapid Prototyping
CAD
Industrial Design
Mechanical Design
Prototyping
3D Design
Autodesk Fusion 360
Autodesk Inventor
Reverse Engineering
CAD Drafting
Engineering Design
Finite Element Analysis
Joseph Z.
Medford, Oregon
$50/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I’m a seasoned product development expert and founder of 99Monkeys Designs—a consultancy dedicated to turning bold ideas into market-ready products through design, prototyping, and manufacturing strategy. With over 30 years of experience in hands-on product development, I’ve helped inventors, startups, and established brands bring breakthrough consumer products to life.
I’m especially known for my leadership as Lead Design Engineer at Work Sharp Tools, where I spearheaded the development of industry-leading sharpening systems and patented gear designed for real-world performance. Prior to that, I helped pioneer 3D scanning and additive manufacturing for custom orthotics, holding multiple patents in the medical bracing field for scan-to-fit and print-to-form technologies.
What sets me apart is a unique ability to bridge creative ideation with production-level execution. I speak the language of design, but also that of tooling, sourcing, DFM, and scale.
At 99Monkeys Designs, I offer services including:
• Concept ideation & product strategy
• 3D CAD modeling & industrial design
• Functional prototyping (FDM, SLA, and other methods)
• Patent support & technical documentation
• DFM and manufacturing oversight (domestic & overseas)
Whether you’ve got a napkin sketch or a prototype that needs refinement, I work with clients to move fast, think smart, and launch with confidence. If you’re ready to move from idea to impact—let’s connect.
Product Design
SolidWorks
3D Printing
Prototype Design
Prototype Model
Manufacturing
Process Development
Industrial & Product Design Consultation
Chris B.
Warburton, Australia
$34/hr
4.8
129 jobs
Trend-Spotting Functional Nutrition. Compliant Launches. Peak Performance & Business Growth.
Are you looking for the evidence-based, trend-spotting American-Australian authority bridging Nutraceutical R&D with Functional Medicine, Naturopathic Science, and High-Performance Wellness.?
I Empower Supplement Founders, e-Commerce Brands, Health Entrepreneurs, Corporate Teams, and Individuals to Create, Launch, Scale, and Personally Optimize Innovative Nutraceuticals — with Deep Expertise in Men’s Health, Sports nutrition, Anti-Aging, Biohacking, General Health Optimization, and Beyond.
My Mission is to Help Brands and Individuals Launch Game-Changing Products or Optimize Personal/Corporate Health using Evidence-Based Functional Medicine, Cutting-Edge Trends in Biohacking & Anti-Aging, Sports Nutrition, Men’s Health, and Regulatory-Smart, Amazon/Direct Strategies — Delivered by Nutrition Coach Chris Bellanger.
I am the go-to American-Australian expert who Spots Tomorrow’s Wellness Trends Today, Formulates them Compliantly, Launches them Profitably, Coaches High-Performers to Peak Results, and Builds Scalable systems — whether you’re Launching a Brand, Running a Business, or Transforming your Own (or Your Team’s) Health.”
Target Audience
Nutraceutical & supplement founders
Amazon FBA & e-commerce wellness brands
Men’s health, sports, biohacking & anti-aging companies
Corporate wellness teams & high-performance organisations
Athletes, biohackers, executives & individuals seeking personalised coaching
Health-tech startups & practitioners
US, Australia & global clients needing TGA/FDA + scalable systems
Agencies, manufacturers, affiliate networks, and white-label partners.
I can help Elevate Your Nutraceutical Brand or Product Development with Expert R&D and Market Launch Strategies
- Overwhelmed by Regulatory Compliance? I ensure your products meet FDA/TGA standards, safeguarding your brand from potential legal pitfalls.
- Struggling with Market Entry? As a specialist in Amazon FBA, I boost visibility through strategic product research, listings, and PPC optimization, ensuring a successful product launch.
- Need Differentiation in a Crowded Market? I leverage trend analysis in wellness, biohacking, and functional foods to innovate your products, differentiate your brand, and capture attention with unique ingredients.
- Seeking Effective Customer Engagement? From compelling copy to strategic email marketing, I create content that educates, engages, and converts leads into loyal customers.
- Need a robust product development strategy? I specialize in evidence-based R&D and supplement formulation, ensuring compliance with FDA/TGA regulations.
- Facing market saturation? Leveraging data-driven trend hunting and market research, I help identify high-demand, low-competition niches for your products.
- Launching on Amazon and need expertise? As an Amazon FBA specialist, I optimize product listings, conduct keyword research, and manage PPC campaigns to enhance visibility and drive sales while ensuring compliance with Amazon and Facebook TOS.
- Looking to engage and retain customers? I craft compelling content strategies that educate and convert, boosting customer acquisition, retention, and ROI.
Let’s solve these challenges together!
Here's what I offer:
Nutraceutical Product Development: Expertise in supplement formulation and product sourcing, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations.
Market Research & Trend Analysis: Utilizing tools like Helium 10, Google Trends and others to identify trending niches and develop products with high market demand and low competition.
Product Launch & Management: Skilled in Amazon FBA, including product research, listing optimization, PPC campaigns, and SEO strategies to boost visibility and sales.
Marketing Strategy: Crafting content and marketing strategies that drive lead generation, increase conversions, and enhance brand presence on digital platforms.
Project Management & Consulting: Leading projects from concept to market, with a focus on evidence-based formulations and consumer-driven innovation.
Product Development
Research & Development
Content Creation
Trend Analysis
Health & Wellness
Regulatory Compliance
Brand Marketing
Lead Generation
Amazon FBA
Food & Supplements
Nutrition
Copywriting
Product Sourcing
Product Formulation
Blog Writing
Juan Cruz M.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
$50/hr
5.0
9 jobs
Awarded Industrial Designer specialized in product innovation and concept development. I focus on creating impactful and all-rounded solutions by merging research, strategy, and manufacturing knowledge.
H𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
I've helped startups and established brands bring physical products to market. I combine hands-on manufacturing knowledge with a sharp read on what clients actually need, so ideas don't just look good, they get built right.
My work has been featured in Keyshot's Product Gallery, Yanko Design, Behance, etc.
I've recently won an A' Design Award in the House Appliances Category.
𝗠𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲:
⚡️Concept Design & Innovation
⚡️3D Modeling (Rhinoceros, Solidworks)
⚡️Photorealistic Rendering (Keyshot)
⚡️Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
⚡️Conceptual Iteration with Ai Tools (Vizcom)
Product Development
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
SolidWorks
3D Modeling
Product Design
3D Animation
Industrial Product
Industrial Design
Rhinoceros 3D
3D Rendering
Concept Design
Sketching
3D Product Rendering
3D Design
Lynsi S.
Wendell, North Carolina
$150/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I help pet brands turn product ideas into commercially viable products.
From concept and formulation to compliance, manufacturing, palatability testing, and launch, I help companies navigate what it actually takes to bring a dog, cat, or equine supplement, functional treat, topper, or wellness product to market.
I'm a Certified Veterinary Technician and pet industry product development consultant with 20+ years of experience spanning formulation, product development, regulatory/compliance, manufacturing, brand management, and retail commercialization.
My background includes GNC Pets, the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), and Green Mountain Animal Health/Complete Pet (pet supplement/treat contract manufacturer), including product development and brand management supporting 200+ SKUs sold through PetSmart.
Most clients come to me because they need more than someone who can create a formula. They need someone who understands whether that formula can actually be manufactured, accepted by pets, labeled appropriately, scaled, and sold.
-How I Can Help-
• Product concept development & feasibility
• Pet supplement & functional treat formulation
• Formula review, reformulation & troubleshooting
• Ingredient selection & sourcing
• Structured in-home dog & cat palatability testing
• AAFCO/NASC compliance considerations
• Label, ingredient panel & product claim review
• Soft chews, powders, capsules, treats & toppers
• Manufacturer/CDMO identification & sourcing
• Product specifications & manufacturing documentation
• Cost & commercialization considerations
• Product line extensions & portfolio development
-A Great Formula Doesn't Matter If Pets Won't Eat It.-
One capability that sets us apart is structured palatability testing with our own panel of dogs and cats living in real homes.
We can evaluate prototypes for initial acceptance, consumption, repeat acceptance, preference between formulations, ease of administration, and owner observations.
This gives brands structured, real-world feedback from actual household pets before committing to a final formula or larger production run—helping identify palatability problems while they're still easier and less expensive to fix.
-Why Clients Hire Me-
End-to-end product development: I don't just formulate. I consider manufacturing constraints, ingredient availability, cost, compliance, palatability, positioning, and commercialization.
Real pet-industry experience: I've worked on the brand side developing and managing commercial pet products, including 200+ SKUs sold online and in major retailers.
Industry connections: I bring an established network of contract manufacturers, CDMOs, ingredient suppliers, brokers and other pet-industry partners to help move projects forward.
Animal-health perspective: As a Certified Veterinary Technician, I combine practical animal-health knowledge with two decades of pet product development experience.
-Additional Formulation Expertise-
In addition to my own experience, I work closely with my business partner Chelsea Pockette, a PCQI-certified formulator with 20+ years of pet nutraceutical and functional treat experience.
Her background includes R&D experience with Outward Hound and FoodScience Corp. (VetriScience/Pet Naturals) and formulation work across 300+ SKUs, including soft chews, powders, capsules, and extruded products.
Together, we bring expertise across formulation science, product development, palatability, regulatory strategy, manufacturing, and commercialization.
-Best Fit Projects-
I work especially well with pet supplement and treat startups, established pet brands developing new products, human supplement companies entering the pet category, and companies needing help with formulation, palatability, compliance, or manufacturing.
Whether you're starting with an idea, an ingredient list, an existing formula, or a product already in development, I can help determine what's feasible, what needs to change, and the most practical path to market.
Tell me what you're developing, the target species, intended benefit, and where you are in the process. Let's figure out the right next step.
Product Development
Product Formulation
Regulatory Compliance
Label Compliance
Research & Development
Pet Supplies
Animals & Pets
Pets
Animal Husbandry
Animals
Branding & Marketing
Brand Development
Brand Management
Product Launch
Product Management
Dogs
Nutrition
Veterinary Medicine
Quality Assurance
Artem Z.
Danilovgrad, Montenegro
$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Hello, and welcome to my profile!
I’m a Mechanical Engineer & Industrial Designer with strong experience in turning ideas into functional, production-ready products. My goal is to deliver designs that are both technically precise and optimized for real-world manufacturing.
Services I offer:
Product Design – from initial concept to production launch
3D Modeling & Visualization
Plastic & Sheet Metal Parts Design
Engineering & DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
Technical Drawings & Specifications
PCB Design (integration into mechanical systems)
Prototyping Support
Tooling Design & Manufacturing (molds, dies, jigs, fixtures)
I ensure that every project balances functionality, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency, helping clients bring their ideas to life smoothly and effectively.
Let’s discuss your project and create something outstanding together!
Data Entry
Product Design
Product Concept
CAD
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Engineering
Injection Mold Design
CAD & CAM Software
3D Drawing
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