Freelance Product Design & Development Services
Whether you're a startup launching your first physical product or an established brand scaling your product line, I offer flexible, end-to-end product design support. From initial concept sketches to manufacturable CAD data. I bridge the gap between a great idea and a real, market-ready product.
CORE PRODUCT DESIGN STAGES
1. Concept Design & Ideation
Don't have a fully formed design yet? No problem.
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What it includes: Exploring design directions, rapid concept sketching, layout brainstorming, and user-centered ideation.
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The Goal: Take your rough brief, napkin sketch, or verbal concept and turn it into visual options that define the product's look, feel, and functionality.
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Deliverables: Conceptual sketches, mood boards, and initial visual design directions.
2. CAD Modelling & 3D Rendering
Building your product with precision.
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What it includes: Detailed 3D CAD development (using industry-standard software like SolidWorks), parametric modelling, assembly design, and photorealistic 3D rendering.
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The Goal: Ensure every component fits together mechanically, functions correctly, and looks incredible for investor pitches or marketing material.
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Deliverables: Fully editable CAD files and high-resolution marketing renders.
3. Prototyping & 3D Printing
Testing form, fit, and function before spending big on tooling.
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What it includes: Rapid prototyping strategy, file preparation for 3D printing/machining, and physical testing oversight.
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The Goal: Validate your product in the real world, test ergonomics, and ensure it works exactly as intended before committing to manufacturing.
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Deliverables: Prototype-ready files, physical prototype guidance, and assembly testing.
4. Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Production Liaison
Making sure your product can actually be built efficiently and cost-effectively.
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What it includes: DFM analysis, material selection, 2D technical manufacturing drawings, and supplier communication.
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The Goal: Eliminate costly manufacturing hurdles, optimise production costs, and prepare a complete technical data package for factories.
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Deliverables: 2D technical drawing packs, manufacturing specification, and trusted supplier coordination.
FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT MODELS
You might not always need the full end-to-end process. I offer flexible support tailored to where you are in your project lifecycle:
End-to End Support
Partnering with you from the initial sketch right through to factory production.
Single Stage Assistance
Stepping in to help with a specific bottleneck. Whether it's help with concept generation, CAD modelling, or have a CAD file and need DFM optimisation or anything in between
Consultancy and Design Reviews
Reviewing existing designs for manufacturability, cost-reduction, or aesthetic improvements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you work with just a rough idea or sketch?
Absolutely. Many clients come to me with a rough sketch, a napkin drawing, or just a concept. We take that initial idea and turn it into a structured, manufacturable product ready for market.
What file formats do you deliver at the end of a project?
You receive industry-standard deliverables tailored to your requirements This could include CAD files (e.g., SolidWorks / STEP files), high-resolution 3D renders for pitches and marketing, and 2D technical manufacturing drawings.
Do you help coordinate with manufacturers?
Yes. Beyond the design and CAD phase, I work closely with trusted manufacturers locally in the UK and internationally. I help prepare your technical data packages and DFM specifications to ensure a smooth transition into production.
