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David A.

Los Angeles, California

$60/hr
5.0
18 jobs

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.

  • Architecture & Interior Design
  • Furniture Design
  • Retail Design
  • Exhibit Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • Product Design
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • SketchUp
  • Architectural Design
  • Twinmotion
  • KeyShot
  • SolidWorks
  • Adobe InDesign
  • 3D Modeling
  • Design for Manufacturing
Nodebe P.

Los Angeles, California

$45/hr
4.9
256 jobs

🏢 2D Drafter | Interior Designer | 3D Visualization Specialist 🏢 🏆 Top-Rated Plus Freelancer with 100% Job Success score for 4 years! (My clients love my work) 🔹 Welcome to my profile! With a passion for design and a keen eye for detail, I bring a wealth of experience in architecture, interior design, and 3D visualization to every project. I pride myself on my speed, attention to detail, precision, communication, and ability to ALWAYS meet deadlines. My 100% Job Success Score on Upwork for the past 4 years is a testament to my skill and commitment to achieving my clients' desired goals on each project. I have a vast online portfolio that proves my expertise and shows the level of quality that I can consistently provide. Have any project inquiries? Kindly reach out. You'd have no regrets working with me. I promise!

  • Trade Show Design
  • SketchUp
  • Interior Design
  • Color & Trim Design
  • Architectural Rendering
  • Landscape Design
Firdavs Y.

Los Angeles, California

$60/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Great design starts with a strong vision—and I'm here to help bring yours to life. I'm a professional 3D Designer specializing in high-end visualization, 3D modeling, interior and architectural design, product visualization, packaging, branding, and experiential design. Whether you're launching a new product, designing a space, developing a brand, or preparing a presentation, I create visuals that communicate your ideas with clarity and impact. My services include: • Photorealistic 3D Rendering • Rhino 3D Modeling • Interior and Architectural Design • Product Design and Visualization • Packaging Design • Brand and Environmental Graphics • Trade Show and Experiential Design • Furniture and Fixture Design • Presentation Boards and Technical Drawings I combine creative thinking with technical precision to deliver work that is both visually compelling and production-ready. Every project is approached with attention to detail, clear communication, and a commitment to meeting deadlines. Software Expertise • Rhino • V-Ray • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator If you're looking for a designer who can transform ideas into polished, professional visuals that stand out, I'd love to collaborate on your next project.

  • Trade Show Design
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • Interior Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • V-Ray
  • Brand Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Unreal Engine
  • Architectural Drawing
  • Architectural Rendering
Ronald M.

Irvine, California

$85/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I’m an Exhibit CAD Designer / Project Engineer specializing in trade show exhibits, experiential environments, scenic builds, and fabrication-ready production drawings. With 5 years in the exhibit and event industry and 10 years of CAD/engineering-related experience, I help clients turn concepts, sketches, floor plans, and design direction into clear, buildable documentation for fabrication and installation. My work focuses on the production side of design: booth layouts, 3D models, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, construction details, BOMs, assembly documentation, and installation-ready drawing packages. I understand how exhibits are actually built, revised, packed, shipped, and installed, so my drawings are created with fabricators, vendors, and field teams in mind. I can support projects with: * Trade show booth layouts and floor plans * Exhibit fabrication drawings and shop drawings * 3D modeling and design development * Scenic and experiential event documentation * Elevations, sections, details, and assembly drawings * Millwork, metal, acrylic, graphics, and modular exhibit detailing * Monitor walls, AV integration, truss, lighting, and technology coordination * BOMs, component planning, and production packages * Installation-focused documentation for field teams My background includes custom exhibits, branded environments, scenic fabrication, modular exhibit systems, vendor coordination, and production support. I’m comfortable working with project managers, designers, account teams, fabrication shops, AV vendors, logistics teams, and installers to keep a project moving from concept through execution. My primary tools include AutoCAD and Vectorworks, along with fabrication and production documentation workflows used for exhibit and event production. What I bring is more than CAD drafting. I bring real exhibit production knowledge, strong spatial understanding, and the ability to create drawings that are not just visually clear, but practical, buildable, and ready for the shop floor. If you need help turning an exhibit, event, or branded environment concept into clean, production-ready documentation, I’d be happy to help.

  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Project Management
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • 3D Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • VectorWorks
Sarah L.

Thousand Oaks, California

$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hi, I'm Sarah 👋 I'm a 3D artist, graphic designer, and illustrator with an MFA in Production Design from Chapman University. I've created 50+ photorealistic renderings and 100+ production-ready assets for film, live events, and projects involving brands such as Netflix and Apple, helping clients visualize ideas and move seamlessly from concept to execution. Tools I work with include Rhino, Enscape, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Procreate. If it can be brought to life visually, I've probably designed something like it.

  • Rhinoceros 3D
  • Enscape
  • SketchUp
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Lumion
  • SU Podium
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Procreate
  • Illustration
  • 2D Drafting
  • 3D Modeling
  • Canva
  • Concept Artistry
  • 3D Architectural Visualization
  • Production Design
  • Art Direction
  • Drawing
Sean P.

San Diego, California

$125/hr
5.0
25 jobs

I’m an award-winning 3D designer specializing in experiential and event-based renderings—think pop-ups, photo ops, tradeshow booths, and immersive brand activations. I help agencies and producers bring ideas to life with fast, high-impact visuals that not only look great but reflect how things will actually get built. I’ve created work for brands like Disney, HBO, Google, WWE, Nintendo, Amazon, and many more—delivering everything from quick-turn pitch visuals to detailed production-ready renderings. I understand the pressure of tight timelines, evolving client needs, and the need to impress fast. Whether you need to win a pitch or bring a vision to life, I can jump in quickly and deliver clean, on-brand work. Let’s make your next activation stand out.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Logo Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphic Design
  • SU Podium
  • Photo Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Keynote
  • SketchUp

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