Christopher K.
EXPERT CAD Designer | Certified SolidWorks Professional | 3D Printing
TOP-RATED SolidWorks CAD Designer & Product Development Specialist Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) and SolidWorks Champion | 29+ Years of Hands-On Expertise I specialize in turning concepts into manufacturable reality using SolidWorks as my primary tool. With deep experience across consumer, commercial, industrial, and architectural sectors, I deliver high-quality 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and full documentation that streamline production and reduce costs. Core Design Experience Includes: Consumer product design (kitchen items, outdoor furniture, office furniture, kids' toys, basketball systems, guitar components and much more) Plastic part design: Injection molding, blow molding, advanced surface modeling Structural & fabricated metal: Steel hand rails, stairs, platforms, silos, decks, garages, architectural panels, conveyors, pre-cast concrete molds Medical product design Sheet metal design, weldments, mechanical mechanisms Solar panel systems Design for Manufacturability (DFM), reverse engineering, manufacturing documentation Photorealistic renderings, product animations, owner's/user manuals 2D to 3D conversions, product revisions & updates Additional Services: Prototyping & 3D printing (FDM and Resin/SLA for high-detail models) Full project support from concept sketches to production-ready files Software Mastery: All versions of SolidWorks (including Visualize for photorealistic renderings, Composer for technical illustrations/animations, xShape for Sub D Modeling) DraftSight (DWG compatibility & 2D drafting) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (for graphics, manuals, marketing visuals) Microsoft Office 365 (Excel for design tables/BOMs, Word/PowerPoint for documentation) Why Clients Choose Me: Proven Reliability — Hundreds of successful projects with zero dissatisfied clients; many return for ongoing work and refer others. Exceptional Responsiveness — Available for calls/emails anytime (including evenings, weekends); I prioritize your timeline and stay involved post-delivery for questions or revisions. True Partnership — I act as an extension of your team—whether for one-off designs, rapid prototypes, or long-term collaboration. Value-Driven Approach — Focus on practical, cost-effective solutions that emphasize manufacturability, quality, and innovation. Professional & Kind — Clear communication, respect, and a genuine commitment to your success. Ready to bring your next idea to life? Message me with your project details—whether it's a quick revision, full product development, or prototyping needs—and let's get started. I look forward to helping your business thrive!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $27k
Billed in all: $158,920$159k
$1.2k in the last 6 months
Across 27 contracts
Across 222 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 0.84% in Adobe Photoshop
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