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*TOP 1% OF UPWORK FREELANCERS* I'm an accomplished and dedicated UX & UI designer with 5+ years of experience who is passionate about creating useful and memorable digital experiences. I've solved design problems at organizations like Nike, US Department of State, Warner, Universal Studios, Sony, Puma, BBDO, and more. Leveraging a background in illustration (5+years), animation (5+ years), & graphic design (5+ years), I design user experiences that are thoughtful, delightful, and empathetic. Process*: - Evaluate your needs & objectives - Define work - Conduct research and collect data - Build product structure - Create low fidelity mock-ups - Create high fidelity mock-ups - Prototype - Usability Testing - QA Development Design Tools: - Figma - Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator & more) - Sketch - Adobe XD - Cursor - Lovable - Adobe XD - Invision - Anima Prototyping - Proto.io - Zeplin - JIRA - Affinity Designer - Procreate Workflow Tools: - Slack - Asana - Trello - Monday - Baseccamp - Google Suite - Microsoft Office - Box, Dropbox - Zoom - Airtable Thank you for taking the time to review my profile on Upwork. If you have a project you need help developing, feel free to contact me here via Upwork

Website: gazaldesign.com I’m a Softgoods Designer with a unique blend of experience in Sports Product Design, Bags and Gear Design and Development, and Mechanical Engineering. I offer a comprehensive range of services to bring your product from concept to prototype and all the way to manufacturing, through detailed tech packs and direct communication with your manufacturer or ours. Services Offered • Concept Discover the problem, determine the human and technical capabilities of the design, deliver detailed 2D sketches, based on human-centered design • Prototype Develop digital, 3D modeling (Rhino and Fusion360), paper and low-fidelity physical soft goods and hard goods prototypes, validate the capabilities outlined in the Concept as an iterative process • Specification & Tech Packs Determine specification and measurement, options for materials as BOM, and manufacturing instructions, ensuring alignment with the original Concept and Prototype, facilitate clear communication between us all and the manufacturer

🔥 TOP 3% Upwork 🚀 TOP 1% Mechanical Engineering and Product Development 🚀 TOP 5% System Intergration Summary: I help startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies bring their physical product ideas to life — from a napkin sketch to a market-ready product — through elite Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, and Prototyping services, without the typical manufacturing headaches or communication gaps. I operate through arshop LLC, a registered LLC, which allows clients to work with a structured engineering practice rather than an informal solo freelancer. This means clear project scope, professional documentation, organized billing, and a more reliable process for product development, prototyping, and manufacturing support. 🔹 100+ products designed, prototyped, and launched 🔹 $10M+ in collective client product revenues 🔹 Products accepted by REI, used in aerospace, consumer electronics, and robotics 🗣 "Viktor is the secret weapon behind our hardware product success — his expertise saved us months of trial and error. Best mechanical engineer I’ve worked with." 👉 If this sounds like what you need, invite me to your job to schedule a free discovery call. Why Clients Choose Me: 🚀 ex.Meta, Amazon, Toyota — precision engineering meets real-world manufacturing 🔩 Full-stack expertise: Mechanical, Electromechanical, Robotics, Prototyping 📈 Strategic thinker: I don’t just build — I help optimize for cost, scale, and aesthetics 🛠️ Direct supplier connections: I can guide you from CAD to factory floor 🏢 Registered LLC —arshop LLC, structured engineering practice with professional project management, documentation 👉 Invite me to your job to book a free discovery call. Services & Solutions: ✅ End-to-End Product Development — from napkin sketch to mass production ✅ Product Design, Industrial Design, Concept Design, Mechanical Design, Electronic Design, Engineering Design ✅ Mechanical Engineering & Electromechanical Systems: actuators, sensors, control systems ✅ Advanced Product Roadmap & Product Management — from MVP to scalable products ✅ 3D Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Rendering, 3D Texturing, Visualization for Pitch Decks & Marketing ✅ Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), DFx: optimizing for cost, reliability, and scalability ✅ Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Structural & Thermal Simulation for durability and performance ✅ Rapid Prototyping: 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, Welding, Injection Mold Design, fabrication ✅ PCB Design: Circuit Design, Mechatronics PCB, High-speed Digital & RF PCB Design ✅ Embedded Systems: Microcontroller Programming, Embedded System 3D Modeling, Raspberry Pi, Arduino ✅ Electronics Prototyping & Low-volume Manufacturing ✅ CAD Modeling, Drafting, Technical Documentation (Autodesk AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks) ✅ Robotics & Automation Solutions: Industrial Robotics, Custom End Effectors, Industrial Design Robotics Engineering ✅ Aerospace-grade Engineering: precision tolerances, lightweight structures ✅ Consumer Electronics & IoT Device Development ✅ Retail & Consumer Goods, Sports & Recreation Equipment Design (incl. Footwear Design) ✅ Manufacturing Consulting: supply chain optimization, Design Transfer to Factory, Capital Equipment Evaluation ✅ Operations Management Software integration for production scaling ✅ Quality Control Process Design, Reliability Testing, HALT/HASS methodologies ✅ Sustainability Consulting: Design for Repair, Modular Design, Materials Optimization Tech Stack: SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk AutoCAD, DraftSight CAD & CAM software suites (Printer Automation Experience CAD & CAM Software) FEA Tools: ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, Fusion 360 Simulation PCB Design Tools: Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle PCB Embedded Development Platforms: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32 Programming: C/C++, Python (for automation and prototyping), MicroPython 3D Printing: SLA, SLS, FDM technologies CNC Machining (multi-axis), Sheet Metal Fabrication, Injection Molding workflows 3D Rendering & Visualization: Blender, KeyShot Prototyping labs network in US & Asia for fast iteration Supply Chain & Manufacturing Management: Factory Collaboration Platforms Quality & Reliability Tools: ISO standards application, DFMEA, PFMEA Operations Management Software: Odoo, Katana MRP Collaboration Tools: Notion, Slack, Trello, ClickUp Supplier Network in the US and Asia 👉 Invite me to your job to schedule a FREE discovery call and let’s make your product a success.

🏆 2x Apple Design Awards | 💻 Product, Design, & Engineering Leadership | 🚀 Onshore Team Based in North America | 🌍 Trusted by Multi-Billion Dollar Startups I’m Griff 👋 a designer, product strategist, and founder of Kelektiv, a small but mighty partnership of onshore experts in UX/UI, brand design, and engineering. We help founders and product leaders move faster with world-class execution across product, design, and engineering without the friction of hiring multiple teams or managing overseas contractors. With 30+ years of combined experience at top Silicon Valley startups, our team has shipped everything from beautiful, high-converting mobile apps to full-stack platforms powering multi-million-dollar businesses. 🧠 What We Do We partner with founders, heads of product, and fast-moving teams to design and build exceptional digital products: Product & Design - UX/UI design for mobile apps & web platforms - Brand identity systems & visual design - Prototyping, user testing, and product strategy Engineering - React & React Native app development - Full-stack web builds (Next.js, Typescript, Node) - Scalable architecture & database design (PostgreSQL, Firebase, Neon) - Authentication & APIs (Clerk, Supabase, REST, GraphQL) ⚡ Why Founders Trust Us - Top 1% Expert on Upwork - Onshore team (USA + Canada) - no timezone or communication lag - 16+ years in design + full-stack engineering expertise - Trusted by global brands like: ✅ Airbnb ✅ Red Bull ✅ Google ✅ Uber ✅ Thumbtack ✅ IBM ✅ Coca-Cola - Built dozens of MVPs, v1s, and scalable products for early-stage startups and enterprise teams We work quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver results that make teams feel like they have a secret weapon. Whether you’re starting from an idea or scaling an existing product, we can lead from zero to launch or plug in wherever you need help most. Let’s talk about how we can help you design and build something great. 📅 Send us a message to get started - let’s move fast and ship smart. keywords: user experience, user interface, ux, ui, ux/ui, product design, mobile app design, web design, branding, wireframes, prototyping, design systems, interaction design, branding & visual identity, design review, mvp development, frontend, backend, full-stack development, api integrations, scalable architecture, product development, UX, UI, UX/UI, React Native, Next.js, Typescript, design-to-code, agile development, onshore engineering, saas platforms, e-commerce solutions, startup MVP, digital platforms, custom cms

I'm an Embedded Engineer with 10+ years of experience designing production-ready embedded hardware, RF systems, and multilayer PCBs for industrial, IoT, robotics, automotive, and consumer electronics products. I help startups and companies transform ideas into reliable prototypes and manufacturable products. My expertise covers the complete hardware development cycle, including system architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, embedded firmware, prototype bring-up, testing, and manufacturing support. My expertise includes: • Embedded hardware design (ESP32, STM32, Nordic nRF, RP2040, NXP, Microchip) • RF PCB design (WiFi, BLE, LoRa, Zigbee, UWB, LTE/5G, GNSS) • Multilayer PCB layout (2 to 12+ layers) • High-speed interfaces (USB, Ethernet, PCIe, CAN/CAN-FD, MIPI, DDR) • Mixed-signal, analog, digital, and power electronics • Battery-powered and low-power embedded systems • EMC/EMI-aware PCB layout and signal integrity • Prototype bring-up, debugging, validation, and DFM review Design Tools • Altium Designer • KiCad • EasyEDA Pro • OrCAD / Allegro • Eagle CAD Firmware Development • C / C++ • ESP-IDF • STM32CubeIDE • FreeRTOS • Bootloader development • Peripheral drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet) I've developed custom hardware for wireless IoT devices, industrial automation, robotics, sensor platforms, wearable electronics, medical devices, battery-powered products, and edge AI systems. My designs prioritize reliability, manufacturability, and long-term product support. Whether you need a complete embedded system, RF PCB, hardware review, or manufacturing-ready design, I can support your project from concept through production with clear communication and practical engineering solutions.

Great products begin with a great design that includes considerations for realistic fabrication and assembly. My history of deep involvement with a variety of manufacturing methods allows me to incorporate a long-term vision of the product life cycle throughout the design process. This constant forward-thinking prevents major redesign during the manufacturing phase and ensures projects remain aligned with customer goals. I specialize in 3D mechanical design, analysis and prototyping including: - Design-for-manufacture using: 3D print, CNC machine, injection mold, die cast, sheet metal, laser cut, etc. - Electronics integration - Structural/thermal/vibration analysis - Prototype manufacturing & assembly - Mechanical drawing package creation - Production interfacing I have designed, built and tested successful (some patented) products in the following industries: - Mechanized medical devices - Medical research test equipment - PCB & housing assembly tooling - Aerospace test equipment - Aerospace showroom cabin interiors - SCUBA diving propulsion - Underwater electronics enclosures - Bicycle lights - Photography lights and straps - Mechanized sports training equipment - Small satellite structure & hardware - High-altitude passenger vessel