Trent G.

End-to-End Industrial Designer | 3D CAD Modeling | Prototyping | DFM

I'm Trent Garner, an industrial designer with 15+ years of experience helping companies bring products to life—from early concept sketches to full-scale manufacturing. My background includes designing medical devices for Medtronic, Abbott, and Baxter Healthcare, consumer products for Kärcher, and performance golf equipment for Cobra Golf. I've partnered with scrappy startups and global brands alike, and what excites me most is solving complex problems through thoughtful, user-centered design. I love the challenge of making complicated things simple. Whether it's a medical device that needs to work flawlessly in critical moments or a consumer product that needs to feel right in someone's hand, I focus on creating designs that users genuinely enjoy using—and that manufacturers can actually produce. Materials knowledge and design for manufacturing run deep in my work. I understand what it takes to move from prototype to production, whether that's injection molding, metal forming, or complex assemblies. I've been in the factories, worked with vendors, and navigated the tricky details that separate a good concept from a successful product. What I Offer: Full product development from concept through production-ready CAD Deep collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams Ergonomic design grounded in user research and iterative testing Expert 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks) and rapid prototyping capabilities Clear communication, realistic timelines, and a genuine partnership approach Materials expertise and vendor relationships to ensure manufacturable, cost-effective designs My work is about more than just making things look good—it's about creating products that work beautifully, feel right, and can be manufactured at scale. If you're looking for a designer who understands both the creative and practical sides of product development, I'd love to hear about your project.