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I’m a mechanical and mechatronics engineer with 7+ years of professional experience in R&D, developing products from concept through prototyping till production-ready CAD and engineering drawings for real-world manufacturing. My primary CAD platform is SolidWorks, which I use in my day job for creating well-toleranced parts, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings with proper GD&T and DFM considerations. I also work comfortably in Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360, and regularly support clients operating in mixed CAD environments or with existing or legacy files. Clients typically bring me in when they need someone who can work from rough sketches, photos, reference parts, or incomplete requirements, make sound engineering decisions early, and deliver clear, buildable designs that manufacturers understand the first time. I’m a CSWP-certified SolidWorks professional, with additional advanced certifications in Sheet Metal, Surfacing, and Drawing Tools, applied on real production and prototyping projects. My experience spans medical devices, energy systems, automation equipment, and industrial prototyping, where accuracy and manufacturability matter. Recent work includes: Developing a proof-of-concept hinge assembly with integrated load sensing, designed with downstream safety and manufacturability in mind Contributing to the mechanical design and prototyping of a next-generation EEG medical device Optimizing the design of an IP65-rated sheet metal enclosure for an EV charger, with a focus on sealing, manufacturability, and compliance If you’re looking for a reliable mechanical engineer who thinks beyond geometry, including tolerances, assemblies, and manufacturing consequences, I’m happy to support your project on an ongoing or as-needed basis.

I’m a User Researcher and UX Designer specialising in behavioural research, usability testing, and evidence-based product design. I uncover how people actually think, decide, and interact with digital products - then translate these insights into clear, code-ready UX design that development teams can implement immediately. My research work focuses on: • User interviews, behavioural analysis, and observational studies • Usability testing (moderated/unmoderated) • UX audits and heuristic evaluations • Journey mapping, decision mapping, and task analysis • Discovery research to validate product ideas and reduce assumptions Once the data is clear, I convert findings into: • Information architecture & user flows • Wireframes & low-fi prototypes • Actionable UX recommendations • Developer-ready documentation that speeds up delivery and reduces rework My approach is practical, structured, and deeply research-led. I’ve worked remotely for many years with agencies, startups, and community organisations - leading end-to-end research cycles, communicating insights to stakeholders, and shaping product direction with clarity and confidence. If you need a researcher who can drive product decisions, validate ideas, and deliver UX design aligned with real user behaviour, I’d be happy to support your project. Drop me a line and we can chat.

I help hardware teams design better products. From first idea through to factory handoff. Whether you're validating an MVP, developing a smart device, or preparing CAD for tooling, I bring over a decade of hands-on experience across industrial design, prototyping, and manufacturing support. My approach blends creative design with deep technical execution. I’ve worked with early-stage teams, growing product companies, and global brands. Tools: SolidWorks, KeyShot, Adobe CC, in-house 3D printing + laser cutting Focus: DFM, enclosure design, concept validation, prototyping, lean product workflows Let’s turn your idea into something real.

I turn ideas into physical products you can hold. Always designed for manufacture. Always designed for your customer. "Happy customers sell your products for you" Why work with me? ◆ $100K+ earnings on Upwork ◆ 100% Job Success & Top Rated Plus ◆ Track record of delivering results ◆ Expert in industrial design, engineering and DFM What I do: ◆ 3D modeling in Solidworks ◆ Rendering and Animations ◆ Design for manufacture (DFM) ◆ Colour Materials and Finishes (CMF) ◆ Project tracking and management ◆ Rapid Prototyping and 3D printing ◆ Production and Sourcing What is your process? ◆ Grab an intro call ◆ See if we like each other ◆ Build something epic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My favourite Testimonials: "Dylan is an amazing Designer. He has incredible technical skills and a warm personality. He's like the love child of Elon Musk and Oprah. We developed an amazing product thanks to him. He knows how to listen, track our meetings, and give us clear project timelines. I recommend him for any project." "Dylan is an incredible and talented designer. If you are vetting your final choices, look no further! He is punctual, creative and an intuitive engineer and designer. He brought true life to my ideas. I had a new Fitness product I was designing and Dylan went above and beyond my expectations with his drawings, renders and detailed manufacturing files and measurements for my prototyping. I am looking forward to getting it in my hands! If you are looking for top notch skill, communication, creativity and problem solving, he’s your guy. Hire him, worry free. Thanks again, Dylan!" "Dylan is genuinely a 5 star freelancer, he's been incredibly helpful and help save my project. He is very skilled and knowledgeable about manufacturing techniques and methods. He is a great communicator and really went out of his way to help me on my project. I can't rate him highly enough - one of the best freelancers I have ever found on Upwork." "Dylan has helped me with several industrial design projects recently, he grasps the design brief very quickly and has been excellent not only in the quality of the work produced, but also communicating regularly and providing excellent ideas to help add value to the project. I have very much enjoyed working with Dylan and would recommend him highly to anyone needing his skillset."