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I'm an industrial and product designer with over 7 years of experience in full-cycle design: from concept to detailed 3D models and high-end visualizations. I specialize in concept development, CAD modeling, and presentation assets using Fusion 360, Blender, and Keyshot. 🏆 Top Rated Plus on Upwork 🏆 100% Job Success 🏆 Desall/Dulcop Award Winner for cost-effective bubble cup design I work across various industries, including consumer electronics, lighting, smart home devices, children’s products, and branded consumer goods. My focus is on delivering clean, creative, and technically accurate 3D models ready for prototyping and further engineering. ✅ 100+ completed product designs ✅ Fast, organized, and detail-oriented ✅ Experience working with clients from Europe, the US, and Asia I help reduce production and prototyping costs while delivering visuals that support marketing, increase engagement, and boost product sales. Clients include: Playmat, Ateko, Asbis, and several design studios and tech startups. My workflow includes: – Concept sketching – 3D modeling (designer-level CAD) – Photorealistic rendering – Packaging design, manuals, and visual identity elements – Presentation-ready assets for clients, marketing teams, or manufacturers ✨ I create designer-level 3D models with production feasibility in mind. While I don’t provide full Design for Manufacturing (DFM) engineering, my models are clean, realistic, and optimized for seamless handoff to manufacturing engineers or prototyping teams. 💎 Tools: Fusion 360, Blender, Keyshot, Photoshop, Illustrator, SolidWorks Let’s bring your product ideas to life with clear, beautiful, and functional design. Contact me to get started!

Hi! I’m Catarina, an Aerospace Engineering student at FEUP with hands-on experience on ambitious projects beyond the classroom. I contribute to the structural design, assembly, and testing of rockets as a member of Porto Space Team, and I am currently modeling components and assemblies in Fusion 360, focusing on mechanisms like air brakes and the overall vehicle assembly, while collaborating on technical documentation. This work has strengthened my skills in teamwork, iterative design, and delivering results under tight deadlines. What I can offer: - 3D CAD Modeling (Fusion 360, SolidWorks) - Structural Design & Prototyping - Static FEA Analysis - Programming (Python, C++) - PCB Design (KiCad, EasyEDA) - STEM Tutoring and Tecnhical Writing (reports, presentations, LaTeX) My passion for space and engineering started long before university. I have participated in projects like CanSat Portugal and Astronaut for a Day, was featured in the book Raparigas na Ciência (Girls in Science) by Ciência Viva, and received both the Merit and Value Awards for academic achievements. I’m detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about the work I do. To continue growing, I am expanding my skills through courses in nTop, programming, and small satellite engineering. Whether you need accurate technical drawings, well-structured reports, or engineering modeling support, I aim to deliver high-quality results efficiently. Let’s work together!

Experienced Industrial Designer | Red Dot & iF Award Winner | From Concept to Production With over 12 years of hands-on experience in product development, 3D modeling, and design strategy, I help companies turn ideas into market-ready products — fast, functional, and beautifully engineered. Industries I work with: Consumer electronics & computer hardware Medical devices & wearables Transportation: bikes, cars, trucks, e-mobility My edge: I blend design thinking with real-world manufacturability. Whether it's plastic injection, 3D printing, or complex assemblies, I deliver models that go beyond looking good — they work. Education: Bachelor’s in Industrial Design Master’s in Transportation Design (Italy) — deep foundation in aesthetics, ergonomics, and engineering. What I deliver: ✔ Concept Sketching (Vizmo) – Fast, clear visual thinking ✔ 3D Modeling – Expert in Rhino, SolidWorks ✔ Production Files – Ready for manufacturing (STL, STEP, IGES...) ✔ High-End Renderings – KeyShot visuals to impress stakeholders Awards: Red Dot & iF Design Awards — recognition of innovation, precision, and user-centric design at the highest level. --- Looking for a designer who understands both design and production? Let’s talk.

My name is Carlos Silva, and I am a Senior Lead Draftsman and 3D Designer with over 28 years of professional experience in technical drafting, 3D modeling, and visualization. I represent a small company based in Lisbon, Portugal, specializing in remote drafting and 3D visualization services for international clients. I currently work exclusively with the U.S. market, having completed projects in nearly every U.S. state for both small firms and large companies. Throughout my career, I have also delivered projects in Canada, Australia, Europe, and Africa. My expertise includes: Full residential design Interior design Civil engineering Steel structures Sheet metal shop drawings Mechanical engineering Both imperial and metric dimensioning systems I am highly proficient in the following software and platforms: AutoCAD, Archicad, Chief Architect, Autodesk Revit, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Lumion, SketchUp, Autodesk Inventor, KeyShot, Autodesk Vault, Autodesk Plant 3D, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Navisworks, as well as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and collaboration tools such as Dropbox, Box, Skype, and Zoom. I am known for my attention to detail, reliability, clear communication, and strict adherence to deadlines. My goal is to deliver accurate, efficient, and high-quality technical solutions that meet international standards and exceed client expectations.

I’m a passionate Industrial Design graduate skilled in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Keyshot, Photoshop, and Illustrator. With experience ranging from photography to event organization and a year of Erasmus+ in Finland, I bring a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and a global perspective to every project. Whether it’s designing user-centered products, creating stunning visuals, or managing projects, I’m dedicated to delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Let’s bring your ideas to life!

With over 4 years of experience designing products that help clients transform their 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 into 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬, I can help you reduce the time and cost it takes to bring your product into the market. With a 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, specialized in 𝐀𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬, and extensive experience in 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 and 𝐂𝐀𝐃 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, I combine technical excellence with creativity to deliver solutions tailored to your needs. I've designed 20+ products for a wide variety of companies ranging from Aerospace companies to Consumer goods companies. Do you want to bring your design ideas to life? I help clients transform concepts into 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 using advanced CAD tools, engineering expertise, and a passion for innovation. Whether you're working on a consumer product, a mechanical system, or an aeronautical project, I’ll ensure your vision becomes reality with unmatched precision and quality. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮: ✅ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: I help clients bring their product ideas to life by guiding them through every stage of the design process. Whether you have just a rough concept or need to refine an existing design, I assist in 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, and transforming ideas into tangible models. From initial ideation to manufacturable prototypes, I ensure the design meets both functional and aesthetic goals while considering constraints like cost, material selection, and production feasibility. ✅ 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Using industry-leading software like 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟲𝟬, I create precise 𝟯𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to optimize functionality, performance, and manufacturability. Whether designing 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀, I focus on structural integrity, that can be guaranteed with 𝗙𝗘𝗔 simulations, ease of assembly, and material efficiency. My expertise extends to 𝗗𝗙𝗠 (Design for Manufacturability) and 𝗗𝗙𝗔 (Design for Assembly), ensuring that products can be efficiently produced at scale. ✅ 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝐃 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Clear Accurate 𝟮𝗗 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 are crucial for communicating with manufacturers. I create fully annotated 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, including 𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, and 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Whether for 3D Printing, CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, or other manufacturing methods, I ensure that every detail is captured for a 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. ✅𝟯𝗗 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 : High-quality 𝟯𝗗 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 help bring your designs to life before production begins. Using advanced rendering techniques, I provide 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 that can be used for 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀. Whether you need 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀, or promotional imagery I ensure that the design is presented in the most compelling way. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. If we work together, I’ll take the time to understand your needs and craft a tailored plan to achieve them. My clients trust me to deliver highly functional, innovative designs on time, without compromising on quality. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐲: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"𝑫𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒕 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒚. 𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒎𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒔." - Hope Khoury, CEO of Go Vertical ICM Let’s bring your ideas to life! Feel free to 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 to discuss your project and how I can help you achieve your goals.