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Design

3D modeling, CAD design, and technical design work using Fusion360, Blender, AutoCAD, and other professional tools for product development and creative projects.

3D design and modeling

I use a combination of Fusion360, Blender, and AutoCAD for 3D modeling and design work. Each tool serves different purposes depending on the project requirements.

Fusion360 is my primary tool for parametric CAD design and engineering-focused modeling. It's ideal for parts that need precise dimensions, assemblies, and manufacturing-ready outputs.

Fusion360

My Fusion360 work focuses on practical, manufacturable designs. This includes custom fixtures, enclosures, brackets, and mechanical parts that integrate with my engineering projects.

The parametric nature of Fusion360 makes it easy to iterate on designs, adjust dimensions, and create variants without starting from scratch.

Blender

For more artistic 3D work, I turn to Blender. This includes character models, sculpting, rendering, and creative projects that don't require engineering precision.

Blender's robust toolset allows for both technical modeling and artistic expression, making it versatile for a wide range of projects from product visualization to creative artwork.

AutoCAD

When working on 2D technical drawings or collaborating on projects that require AutoCAD compatibility, I use AutoCAD for drafting and documentation.

Design for manufacturing

A key aspect of my design work is ensuring manufacturability. Whether designing for 3D printing, CNC machining, or overseas production, I consider material properties, tolerances, assembly methods, and production constraints from the start.

This design-for-manufacturing mindset ensures that my models transition smoothly from digital design to physical products.

Integration with manufacturing

My design work directly feeds into my manufacturing capabilities. Designs created in Fusion360 or Blender are often prototyped on my 3D printers, laser cutter, or other tools to verify fit, function, and aesthetics before final production.

Modelling and renders

4 images

Models built to be printed, and renders used to sign a product off before tooling.

Character model in progress, untextured, shown against a 100 mm scale.
Character model in progress, untextured, shown against a 100 mm scale.
Standee test render with the printed base.
Standee test render with the printed base.
Animated standee mockup.
Animated standee mockup.
Rough 2D standee render.
Rough 2D standee render.

Built projects

9 images

Design work that ended as a physical object.

BMO commission: painted case with the face masked and cut in, lit.
BMO commission: painted case with the face masked and cut in, lit.
The finished BMO build photographed with a matching monitor.
The finished BMO build photographed with a matching monitor.
Green Machine build in a tempered glass case with light strips.
Green Machine build in a tempered glass case with light strips.
Painted components in the same build.
Painted components in the same build.
The finished machine at the desk.
The finished machine at the desk.
Armour panels laid out after painting.
Armour panels laid out after painting.
Gauntlet with lit stones.
Gauntlet with lit stones.
Parts spread across two tables during the build.
Parts spread across two tables during the build.
Assembled torso on a stand.
Assembled torso on a stand.
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