I’m working on an early-stage startup concept in the counter-drone / critical infrastructure security space. The product is not drone jamming, takedown, spoofing, or mitigation. The concept is a civilian-compliant drone incident management platform that helps data centers, utilities, ports, stadiums, prisons, refineries, airports, and industrial campuses detect, document, and respond to unauthorized drone activity. I’m looking for a UI/UX designer to create a clickable Figma dashboard prototype that can be used for customer discovery, advisor conversations, investor discussions, and pilot customer demos. The product should feel like a serious B2B security operations platform — something between Datadog, a security operations center dashboard, Ring camera review, and airspace incident tracking. It should look credible, modern, and enterprise-ready, not like a sci-fi military interface. The key idea is: When a drone is reported or detected near a protected site, the platform helps the security team understand what happened, assess the risk, preserve evidence, and coordinate the response. Screens I would like included: Main Dashboard / Command Center Overview of active incidents, recent drone reports, site status, and alert severity. Site Map View Facility map with restricted zones, drone sighting location, camera locations, and incident markers. Drone Incident Alert Screen Alert card showing possible drone activity, confidence score, risk level, location, time, direction, and recommended next action. Incident Timeline Timeline showing employee report, camera confirmation, security response, evidence added, and resolution status. Manual Drone Report Intake Form Form for employees or security staff to report drone sightings, including size, direction, distance, behavior, photos, and threat level. Camera / Evidence Correlation Screen View showing linked camera snapshots, video references, witness notes, and uploaded evidence. Incident Report Export Screen A clean report preview that could be exported for internal security, executives, law enforcement, or insurance. Multi-Site Overview Dashboard for organizations with multiple facilities showing incidents by site. Settings / Integrations Page Placeholder page showing cameras, sensors, users, alert rules, and security system integrations. The prototype does not need to be connected to real data. It should use realistic sample data and show what the product experience could look like. Deliverables I’m looking for: Clickable Figma prototype Clean UI design system / components Desktop-first dashboard design Optional mobile alert screen if time permits Editable Figma file Brief walkthrough notes explaining the user flow Please let me know: Whether you have experience designing B2B SaaS, security dashboards, SOC dashboards, map-based tools, or data-heavy products Which screens you recommend for the first version Your estimated timeline Your estimated fixed price or hourly range What information you would need from me to start I’m looking for someone who can think like a product designer, not just make pretty screens. The goal is to create a realistic prototype that helps prospects immediately understand the value of the platform

We are launching a small wholesale product company that makes miniature 3D-printed versions of beloved local signs, landmarks, and tourist photo-op displays. We need a reliable 3D modeler who can take photo references and create clean, printable files for a Bambu Lab printer. The style is usually flat-backed, low-relief, colorful, readable, and product-ready rather than highly detailed sculpture. Think miniature souvenir signs, town name signs, Route 66-style signs, and small display pieces. We need someone who can create: - STL and/or 3MF files - Bambu Studio-ready files when color separation is needed - Clean, watertight, printable models - Designs that work at small sizes - Files suitable for commercial product use - Simple variations, such as changing town names. Please include: - Examples of 3D printable products you have designed - Any examples of signage, relief models, ornaments, magnets, miniatures, or product-style STL files - Your usual turnaround time - Your rate for simple product files - Whether you can provide commercial-use rights/ownership transfer We would like to begin with a paid test project using one reference photo. If the test goes well, we are looking to build an ongoing relationship. Attached is an example of what we are looking for.

Seeking a UX/UI designer for a mobile-first platform that includes user accounts and profiles, interactive map functionality, and location-based content. The ideal candidate will have experience in mobile-first design and creating engaging, interactive user experiences. Responsibilities include designing intuitive user interfaces and ensuring seamless user interactions across the platform.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Industrial Engineer to help us transition a new medical device from the concept stage into a fully scalable, production-ready product. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical device development and be able to manage the entire product lifecycle, from design to manufacturing. Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance is essential.

About Us: Abeyon is a technology company specializing in AI-driven digital solutions for the US government. We build intelligent, secure, and modern applications that help our customers make better decisions. Job Overview: We’re seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to review our existing web application prototypes and help reimagine the user experience and visual design. Your role will be to enhance usability, propose design improvements, and deliver a modern, clean, and professional interface aligned with best UX practices. What You'll Do: Review the current application interfaces (developed in prototype/basic UI form) Propose a new look and feel, including layout, color palette, typography, and visual hierarchy Create mockups or interactive prototypes for key screens Suggest UX improvements to enhance the overall user journey Collaborate with our product and development teams to align on vision What We're Looking For: Proven experience in web UI/UX design (please include portfolio) Strong grasp of UX principles and responsive design Experience with tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch Ability to think creatively and bring clean, modern design ideas Strong communication and collaboration skills Nice to Have: Experience designing applications for enterprise or government use Understanding of accessibility (Section 508) and design for usability Project Scope: We have a base design in place that was build by our previous designer in FIGMA. We are looking to add additional screens / designs based on the initial design. This may lead to ongoing work based on performance and fit. To Apply: Please include: A short note about your relevant experience Links to recent UI/UX projects or your portfolio Your availability and estimated timeline

I am seeking a talented, collaborative, and experienced plush toy designer/pattern maker to help design a custom, multi-sensory infant plush toy from the ground up. The ideal candidate will not only possess the technical skills to create a production-ready Tech Pack and sewing pattern, but will also be willing to act as an educator and consultant. I am completely new to the world of toy design and manufacturing, so I am looking for a professional who is happy to explain the milestones and guide me through the process from concept to a factory-ready blueprint. The Design Concept The toy is a multi-sensory baby plush inspired by a cute creature hatching from a geometric eggshell (similar to the visual aesthetic of the Pokémon Togepi). Because it is intended for newborns and infants, it must rely entirely on safe, embroidered features and distinct, tactile fabrics rather than plastic parts. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables - Collaborative Concepting: Work with me to turn my rough ideas into a cohesive character concept, prioritizing high-contrast visual zones and diverse textures. - Material Selection & Consulting: Guide me on choosing infant-safe, durable, and compliant materials (e.g., advising on organic cotton, textures, and internal sensory components). - Production-Ready Tech Pack: Deliver a comprehensive technical specification sheet detailing final dimensions, exact fabric callouts, Pantone color codes, and placement of internal modules. - Sewing Pattern: Provide a digital 2D pattern with precise seam allowances suitable for a plush manufacturing facility. Sensory Features to Integrate - Auditory: Securely placed internal rattle and high-crinkle paper zones inside the limbs or shell. - Tactile: A mix of infant-safe, contrasting textures (such as ultra-soft minky, ribbed knit, or embroidered geometry). - Oral/Teething: Exploration of a safe attachment point for a food-grade silicone teething element. Qualifications - Proven portfolio of custom plush toy design or infant product development. - Strong understanding of children's product safety constraints (ASTM F963 / CPSC guidelines). - Excellent communication skills and patience/enthusiasm for educating a first-time creator. Please include examples of past Tech Packs or plush designs in your proposal, along with a brief note on your typical consulting workflow. Looking forward to collaborating!

We are seeking a Design for Manufacturing (DFM) expert to develop a plastic personal care refill container with TSA style requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in 3D modeling and mechanical engineering to ensure the design is both functional and manufacturable. The project involves creating a refill container that meets TSA standards, ensuring it is leak-proof and suitable for travel. The candidate should be able to provide detailed design files and collaborate with our team to finalize the product.

Job Description I am developing a patent-stage consumer product that involves a precision two-component sacrificial foam mold system. The engineering is complete at the systems level. A detailed constraint brief, locked geometry, and full technical documentation are ready to hand over on day one under NDA. I have a solid background in 3D design and 5-axis CNC machining. I am not looking for someone to explain the basics. I am looking for a skilled solid modeler who can execute a well-defined engineering brief precisely — and who has the mechanical intuition to solve one genuinely novel geometry problem at the heart of this system. The core challenge in plain terms: One component of the mold system is a hollow curved foam shell that must be segmented into a three-dimensional jigsaw. The assembled jigsaw must be self-locking under inward compressive load during the casting process. After casting, every segment must be extractable through a constrained aperture — approximately 10 inches by 8.7 inches — without tools and without reaching inside the cast structure. The segmentation geometry, including a specific crown piece with a novel anti-uplift and wedge-free extraction geometry, is fully documented in the brief. The segmentation plan for the remaining shell segments is the open problem that requires spatial reasoning to solve in CAD. If that description made immediate sense to you and you already have a mental picture of the extraction sequence, we should talk. What You Will Receive After NDA A complete engineering brief package including all dimensions, functional requirements, geometric constraints, extraction aperture specifications, manufacturing tolerances, and reference drawings. The product category and application will be disclosed at that point. Phase 1 Deliverables 1. 3D solid model of the primary mold component — complete curved shell with solved segmentation geometry. All segments must pass through the extraction aperture in their optimal extraction orientation. The crown piece modeled to a specific documented geometry. Pull-cable attachment points and alignment features included. Drawn to final target dimensions — kerf compensation handled by the shop’s CAM software using a 3/8” cutter. 2. Interface option comparison — two interface options between mold sub-components to be modeled and assessed for machinability and shipping envelope. 3. Proportion renderings — scaled elevation views of three product sizes for design review. 4. Manufacturing file — STEP or IGES format ready for submission to a CNC foam pattern shop for quotation. Phase 2 (Contingent on Phase 1) Complete models for all three product sizes, secondary mold component models, full assembly model, exploded and section views for patent illustration, and bill of materials. Required Skills • Solid modeling in SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or equivalent — complex curved surfaces, compound geometry, not prismatic parts • 5-axis CNC machining design experience — you understand witness marks, kerf compensation, draft angles, and what a foam shop can and cannot machine • Ability to evaluate extraction geometry — can a given segment clear a given aperture in a given orientation? This is the primary skill required for Phase 1 Preferred • Experience with EPS or soft material CNC machining design • Patent drawing or technical illustration experience Proposal Requirements I will only review proposals that directly answer these three questions: 1. Describe a specific complex geometry problem you have solved in 3D CAD — what made it difficult and how did you approach it. 2. Confirm your CAD platform and describe your 5-axis machining design experience specifically. 3. Based on the extraction geometry description above — what is your first question about how the segmentation problem should be approached? Proposals that do not answer all three will not be reviewed. I am not looking for the lowest bidder. I am looking for the right engineer. Terms • Hourly engagement — please quote your standard rate • Phase 1 is the initial commitment — Phase 2 follows on demonstrated performance • NDA required before any documentation is shared — this project is at the patent application stage and the product category will not be disclosed prior to NDA execution • Regular communication expected — screen shares and video calls to review geometry in progress This product has a clear commercial path and is being developed with patent counsel. The right engineer will have the opportunity to contribute to patent drawings and may have an ongoing role through prototyping and manufacturing.

Mechanical Design Engineer – PTC Creo (Pro/E) – Inkjet Printer Service Station About the Project Addmaster Corporation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer proficient in PTC Creo (formerly Pro/ENGINEER) to assist with the development of a next-generation thermal inkjet printer mechanism. We are designing a new service station for a thermal inkjet print engine and are looking for an engineer who can transform engineering concepts into robust, manufacturable mechanical designs. This is a 2–3 month contract with the possibility of additional work as the project progresses. What You'll Do Working closely with our engineering team, you will: Design a precision service station for an HP thermal inkjet printer. Develop complete 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using PTC Creo. Refine engineering concepts into production-ready mechanical designs. Participate in design reviews and contribute practical design improvements. Design components suitable for machining, sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, and 3D printing. Build and evaluate prototype components using our in-house 3D printers. Assist with prototype assembly and testing. Recommend and source commercially available components such as bearings, springs, fasteners, sensors, motors, gears, and linear motion components. Work with our engineering team to improve reliability, manufacturability, cost, and ease of assembly. Required Qualifications Expert proficiency using PTC Creo / Pro-E. Strong mechanical design experience. Experience creating production-ready mechanical assemblies. Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Experience designing precision mechanisms. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a small engineering team. Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable: Inkjet printing systems Printer mechanisms Service stations Printhead maintenance systems Work Location This position is not intended to be fully remote. While some design work may be completed remotely, the successful candidate should be able to work on-site at our engineering facility in Monrovia, California, as needed. Hands-on collaboration is an important part of this project. You will have access to: Working printer mechanisms Prototype hardware In-house 3D printers Engineering test equipment Our mechanical and electrical engineering teams Being able to inspect prototypes, participate in design reviews, and iterate designs quickly with the team is a significant advantage. Candidates located in Southern California, or those willing to travel to Monrovia on a regular basis, are strongly preferred. Project Details Duration: Approximately 2–3 months Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week (flexible) Contract Type: Hourly or Fixed Price NDA required before project details are shared About Addmaster Addmaster Corporation develops innovative specialty printing systems for healthcare, banking, industrial, and OEM applications. Our products combine precision mechanical engineering, electronics, embedded software, and thermal inkjet technology to solve challenging real-world problems.

MUST BE LOCAL TO SF BAY AREA Looking for help with a "works-like" prototype sensor mount to attach to the roof of heavy equipment cab. We'd like assistance creating the design and fabricating an initial version to test the concept. Does not need to be pretty - just minimally functional. We prefer to use off-the-shelf materials when possible. E.g. one idea would be to base the design off aluminum pre-drilled telescoping square tubing bolted together. There's still a fair amount of work in selecting other components and potentially designing and fabricating sensor mounts We can provide dimensions and details of mounting location and product details showing mounting screw locations for sensors such as cameras and GPS antennas. Ideally you act as single point of contact for any suppliers and fabricators and we reimburse you for expenses and your time in managing the process. Final deliverable would be the prototype mount and details needed to create it such as CAD files, BOM, etc. This could likely turn into a longer relationship building multiple iterations to handle different scenarios and improve the design based upon testing