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The following images showcase my work in the automotive industry as a Interior CAD Designer and Industrial Design Engineer. Scroll to see my design process, starting with sketches all the way to the finished product.

Process.

  • Ideate.

    Create various sketches to explore form and component placement while keeping design constraints top priority.

  • 3D Scan and Model.

    Utilize 3D scanner to gather mesh models of important parts and then create model of new product.

  • Verify.

    3D print model to test fitment in vehicle as well as verifying mechanics of hinges, latches, and integration of OEM components.

  • Order.

    Communicate with overseas manufactures to order new parts in correctly graded resin or filament for their particular use case.

  • Complete.

    Pass off part to the upholstery department to leather wrap and install into vehicle.

Gallery.

1961-66 F100: Door Panel

1961-66 F100: Door Panel

1971 F100: Center Console

1971 F100: Center Console

1953-79 F100: Subwoofer + Amplifier Box

1953-79 F100: Subwoofer + Amplifier Box

1948-52 F100: Complete Interior Kit

1948-52 F100: Complete Interior Kit

1956 F100: Door Panel with Integrated Woofer, Tweeter and Push Button Door Handle

1956 F100: Door Panel with Integrated Woofer, Tweeter and Push Button Door Handle

1964 F100: Door Panel

1964 F100: Door Panel

C10: Battery Box Cage

C10: Battery Box Cage

C10: Component Mounting Panel

C10: Component Mounting Panel

Porsche 911: Test Vehicle Push Button Housing

Porsche 911: Test Vehicle Push Button Housing

Land Rover Series II: 3D Printed Button Holder

Land Rover Series II: 3D Printed Button Holder

Land Rover Series II: Mounted and Wired (all 12V Wiring Completed by Myself)

Land Rover Series II: Mounted and Wired (all 12V Wiring Completed by Myself)

Model A: Motor to Inverter Mount

Model A: Motor to Inverter Mount

Flywheel to Motor Shaft Adaptor

Flywheel to Motor Shaft Adaptor

Electric Motor to Manual Transmission Adaptor (Shaft Adaptor from Picture to the Left is Inside)

Electric Motor to Manual Transmission Adaptor (Shaft Adaptor from Picture to the Left is Inside)

Model A: Finished Mount and Added 3D Printed Wire Spacers

Model A: Finished Mount and Added 3D Printed Wire Spacers

Adaptor Mounted to Motor and Installed in Vehicle

Adaptor Mounted to Motor and Installed in Vehicle

100V Bench: Contactor Box Wiring

100V Bench: Contactor Box Wiring

100V Bench: Adding Branding

100V Bench: Adding Branding

3D Scanning: Parts, Chassis, Entire Vehicles

3D Scanning: Parts, Chassis, Entire Vehicles

Battery Box Design Process.

  • Prototype.

    Utilize rapid prototyping methods such as laser cutting cardboard to verify fitment on battery boxes, mounts, and cosmetic parts.

  • Build.

    Responsible for ordering metal including any needed hardware, bending, and finishing. Ensure others on the team are able to put together designs via infographics and wiring diagrams.

  • Verify.

    Final fitment verification before buttoning up battery box and mounting.

  • Embellish.

    Add companies branding and create a visually interesting finished product.

  • Complete.

    Add finishes if desired, this project was a test vehicle so customer did not need battery boxes and mounts painted or powder coated.

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