Chris H.

I am a driven, self-starting hard goods product developer based in Portland, Oregon (USA). I use a healthy balance of design and engineering together to develop your concept to market ready product. I have first hand experience in manufacturing that allows me to design instinctively with the manufacturing process in mind. I think quickly when problems arise and manage a healthy obsession with good design, quality and efficiency. I have experience launching my own products and helping others to develop their own, I am ready to plug into your team and make your product a reality. I primarily focus in hard goods - I have produced products relating to furniture, kitchen utensils, campers, cabinetry and vehicle accessories. Expertise in: • Initial Concept Development - Research, Competitor Analysis, Sketching • 2D Design -Sketching, Technical Drawings, Marketing Materials (Procreate, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fusion 360, Solidworks) • 3D Visualization - Photorealistic rendering and animation of product (Fusion 360, Blender) • CAD - Design, Engineering, Simulations, Surface modeling, Parametric modeling (Fusion 360 and Solidworks) • CAM - Computer Aided Manufacturing - 3D printing, CNC Laser, CNC Router (Fusion 360, VCarve) • Manufacturing - Sheet Metal, Metal, Welding, Wood, Plywood, Composites, Plastics, Injection molding • Prototyping - Foam modeling, Woodworking, Metalworking, Welding, 3D printing, Sewing. 3D printing and rapid prototyping outsourcing to local and international facilities. • Product launch - Kickstarter/Crowdfunding launching, Marketing materials, Small/medium/large scale manufacturing both local and overseas, Landing page design, development, Project management • Product management - develop cloud based systems for management of product inventories, ordering, costing. Retail management, Understanding of Intellectual Property protections, Brand partnerships, Brand Development I have worked hand in hand with small businesses to successfully launch their products into the marketplace and have launched my own products out into the world. I can give your idea the best chance to be successful in the marketplace!