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Freelance Product Development Support
From sketch to prototype to production, I help startups, creative teams, corporations, and individuals bring their ideas to life.

Explore below to learn how I can help move your product forward.
What I Do
  • Contextual problem framing

  • Stakeholder interviews

  • Market and competitor research

  • Product opportunity definition

  • Differentiation and positioning strategy

Discovery + Definition

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  • Industrial design concepts

  • 2D + 3D sketch exploration

  • Design language development

  • CMF (color, material, finish) strategy

  • Sketch models + visual mock-ups

  • Packaging design

Design Exploration

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  • DFMA (Design for Manufacture & Assembly)

  • Materials selection and analysis

  • FEA simulations

  • High-fidelity functional prototyping

  • Mechanical assemblies + tolerance management

  • Production-ready CAD

Design Engineering

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Production + Launch 

  • Engineering documentation + BOM creation

  • Manufacturer sourcing + coordination

  • First article review + production quality checks

  • High-fidelity launch renders + animations

  • Photography + marketing assets

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Who I Work With

 

Product startups developing their first prototypes or gearing up for manufacturing

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Design studios in need of technical depth, overflow capacity, or prototyping support

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Established brands seeking fresh ideas or exploring new product directions

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Solo entrepreneurs, inventors, and makers looking to turn an idea into a real-world product

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Not sure if I’m the right fit? I have a wide network of designers, engineers, artists, and fabricators and I’m always happy to make a referral or point you in the right direction. Don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Types of Products

I specialize in physical products that sit at the intersection of design, engineering, and craft. Product categories I've worked in include:

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Home goods 

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Consumer Technology

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Medical Devices

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Packaging

How It Works

1

Discovery Call

A quick chat to understand your goals, constraints, and where I can help

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(NDAs upon request)

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Proposal and Scope

We align on deliverables, timeline, and approach; so everyone's clear from the start

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Design and Develop

Concepts, CAD, and prototypes;  shared early and often so you're part of the process

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Final Delivery

Production-ready files, vendor handoff support, or continued iteration; whatever your launch needs

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Why Me?

Product development is messy. The right partner makes all the difference. Here's what sets me apart:

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I Bring a Multi-disciplinary Perspective

I move fluidly between the worlds of design, engineering, manufacturing, and art. Even when I’m focused on the details, my decisions are shaped by an understanding of the entire product development process.

This means fewer missteps, more intentional decisions, and ultimately, faster development and lower costs.

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I Fulfill Multiple Roles

Instead of managing a patchwork of freelancers and navigating messy handoffs between designers, engineers, and manufacturers, you get a partner who can do it all. I can plug in at any stage and keep things moving forward.

Already have a team? I can integrate seamlessly. Starting from scratch? I can lead the full development process from idea to production.

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I Work With You Every Step

Traditional firms often operate in silos; you hand over a brief, they disappear for weeks, and return with a solution you didn’t expect. That disconnect costs time, money, and momentum.

As a freelancer, I stay in close communication and adapt to your project’s unique needs to ensure your vision stays intact and you get the most out of my expertise.

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In addition to a variety of Start-Ups, solo-inventors, entrepreneurs, and more.

Let's Build Something Together
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