Industrial Design Portfolio

Introduction

Welcome to our industrial design portfolio, tailored specifically for companies in industries such as medical equipment, firearm accessories, consumer products, vehicle accessories, electronic covers, and more. This portfolio showcases our extensive expertise in delivering innovative, functional, and manufacturable design solutions that meet the unique demands of diverse sectors. As experienced product designers, we understand the importance of a well-organized portfolio that clearly communicates our capabilities and demonstrates our ability to address complex challenges through creative and practical approaches. Our curated collection highlights key projects that exemplify our commitment to quality, precision, and efficiency in design and manufacturing. We invite you to explore this portfolio to see how our solutions can support your business objectives, streamline production, and enhance product performance. Presenting our work in this way allows potential partners to fully appreciate the depth of our design process, technical proficiency, and the tangible results we deliver across various industries.

 

Scope of the Portfolio: This portfolio covers a wide range of projects across multiple industries, including medical devices, consumer products, vehicle accessories, industrial equipment, point-of-sale display systems, security access equipment, agricultural machinery, firearm components, automotive parts, and cosmetic packaging. Each section highlights key projects, the processes used, and the outcomes achieved. The portfolio spans several years of experience, demonstrating our sustained expertise and growth. The portfolio is designed to meet business needs and create a professional feel for both clients and employers.

 

Key Concepts Defined:

  • Industrial Design Portfolio: A curated showcase of a designer’s projects, demonstrating their skills in aesthetics, functionality, and problem-solving across various industries.

  • Design for Manufacture (DFM): The practice of designing products so they are easy, cost-effective, and reliable to manufacture at scale.

  • Mechanical Engineering Design: The process of applying engineering principles to develop mechanical systems and components, ensuring they function as intended and can be efficiently produced.

  • Website/Site: An essential platform for presenting an industrial designer’s portfolio and brand identity, providing a professional feel and engaging user experience.

  • Example: A concrete instance or model used to illustrate best practices in portfolios, helping guide and inform readers about effective approaches to presenting design work.

**Relationship Between Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, and Manufacturing Processes:**Industrial design focuses on the look, feel, and usability of products, while mechanical engineering design ensures that products function correctly and can be manufactured efficiently. Manufacturing processes—such as injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing—are the methods used to bring these designs to life. Successful product development requires close collaboration between these disciplines to create solutions that are both beautiful and practical.

Summary: What to Expect from an Industrial Design Portfolio

If you are searching for an industrial design portfolio, you likely want to see many projects that showcase a broad skill set and diverse experience:

  • A diverse range of work across industries and product types.

  • Clear explanations of the design process, from concept to final product.

  • Evidence of problem-solving and technical expertise, including how challenges were addressed.

  • Visual outcomes that demonstrate both aesthetic appeal and manufacturability.

  • Descriptions of manufacturing processes and how they influenced design decisions.

  • Results and impact for clients or end-users.

  • Concise explanations and focused presentation to communicate the most relevant aspects of each project, ensuring clarity and impact.

  • An ideal number of projects—typically 4 to 6—that provide a comprehensive yet focused overview tailored to your goals or job application.

  • The right level of detail for each project, establishing clarity and context from the outset to engage the audience and prevent confusion.

  • A comprehensive list of skills included to effectively communicate your abilities and strengths as a designer.

Throughout this portfolio, you will find these elements highlighted in every section and project, with careful attention to how each project communicates key aspects of the design process and presentation.

Project Portfolio

Our (design for manufacture) industrial design portfolio showcases over 29 years of expertise in design for manufacture, with a focus on clarity and brevity. Our unique approach combines strategic research, iterative prototyping, and a deep understanding of manufacturing constraints to deliver practical solutions. We encourage designers to push creative boundaries in their portfolios by visualizing products in dynamic, real-world contexts rather than relying solely on conventional renders. The portfolio features deep dives into select projects, providing detailed insights into the design process, research, and prototypes. The portfolio includes projects in:

  • Medical devices

  • Consumer products

  • Vehicle accessories

  • Industrial equipment

  • Point-of-sale display systems

  • Security access equipment

  • Agricultural equipment

  • Firearm-related components

  • Automotive components

  • Cosmetic and liquid packaging

Each project is selected to highlight our ability to solve complex design challenges and demonstrate the technical range of our experienced designers. The portfolio stands out with a sleek and bold visual style, using strong imagery and clean layouts to create a memorable impression. There is a lot of skill demonstrated across projects, from concept development to manufacturable solutions. We consider different perspectives throughout the design process, ensuring that stakeholder needs and user experiences are fully addressed. Our designers play an active role in shaping the final product, influencing not just the function but also the form, feel, and cultural impact of each solution. High-quality models, renders, and images are used to showcase the detail and craftsmanship of each design. Our work draws inspiration from leading global brands and design trends, ensuring relevance and quality. We serve clients internationally, delivering functional, manufacturable, and market-ready solutions.

Electronic and IOT covers

Overview

Our electronic and IoT cover projects demonstrate expertise in creating housings that balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability. Designing electronic covers requires careful consideration of dimensions, as working in three dimensions ensures that the final product fits all internal components and meets spatial requirements. Certain design choices allow for improved functionality or user experience, such as intuitive layouts or ergonomic features. We specialize in:

  • Design for injection molding (a process where molten material is injected into a mold to form parts)

  • Overmold grips (adding a soft or textured layer over a rigid part for improved ergonomics)

  • Achieving industry standards such as IP67 rating (protection against dust and immersion in water)

Military Modem

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Injection molding

    • High-quality rendering for client communication

  • Features:

    • Styled for military use

    • Engineered for performance and durability

Modem housing industrial design

IoT Device

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Injection molding

    • Overmold rubber grips

  • Features:

    • IP67 rating (dust-tight and protected against immersion up to 1 meter)

    • Ergonomic design for user comfort

  • Design Process:

    • Concept sketches

    • Iterative prototyping

    • Final manufacturing

Electricity Meter

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Injection molding

    • Material selection for durability

  • Features:

    • Touch keypad for user interaction

    • Robust, user-friendly design

Having explored our electronic and IoT projects, we now turn to our expertise in medical device design.

Electricity meter - BP Nel Consulting Industrial Design Portfolio

Medical Devices

Overview

Our medical device projects focus on combining advanced aesthetics with strict regulatory and functional requirements. We excel in:

  • Design for manufacture using multiple processes (e.g., sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing)

  • Mechanism development for complex operations

  • Compliance with medical industry standards

Medical Sanitizer

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal laser cutting and bending

    • 3D printing

    • Injection molding

  • Features:

    • Complex door mechanism (translation and rotation)

    • Internal structure optimized for manufacturability

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Retina Scanner

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Flat-pack stand design for shipping and assembly

    • Concept sketching and visual development

  • Features:

    • Aesthetic styling

    • Easy assembly for clients

Medical Cubical

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Fiberglass molding

    • Sheet metal and plastic fabrication

    • 3D printing

    • Injection molding

    • Urethane foam molding

  • Features:

    • Optimized for production efficiency

    • High standards of quality and functionality

Having explored our medical device projects, we now turn to our work in consumer products.

Consumer Products

Overview

Our consumer product designs emphasize user experience, market appeal, and efficient manufacturing. We specialize in:

  • Sheet metal pressings

  • Injection molding

  • Mechanism engineering for enhanced functionality

Porridge Maker

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal pressings

    • Injection molding

  • Features:

    • Innovative ingredient feeding and mixing mechanism

    • Visually appealing and user-friendly design

Porridge Maker - Industrial Design for Manufacture

Barbeque Utensils

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal pressings

    • Injection molding

  • Features:

    • Cohesive style for brand recognition

    • Durable and functional utensils

Wire Stripper

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal pressings

    • Injection molding

    • Overmold handles (for improved grip and comfort)

  • Features:

    • Designed for professionals and DIY users

    • Photoshop renderings for client communication

  • Client: www.ifixit.com

With our consumer product expertise established, let’s move on to vehicle accessories designed for rugged performance.

Industrial Design - Wire Stripper

Vehicle Accessories

Overview

Our vehicle accessory projects are engineered for durability, safety, and ease of use. We have experience designing accessories for cars as part of our transportation and vehicle accessory projects. We focus on:

  • Sheet metal fabrication (laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating)

  • Mechanical engineering design (applying engineering principles to ensure strength and performance)

  • Consideration of shipping, assembly, and vibration analysis (a process to assess how products withstand movement and shocks)

4×4 Load Bin Organizer

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal fabrication

    • Laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating

  • Features:

    • Designed for shipping efficiency and easy assembly

    • Vibration analysis for performance

3D Printing for Prototyping: Load Bin Organizer

4×4 Side Steps

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal fabrication

    • Laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating

  • Features:

    • Lightweight yet strong

    • Serves as a protection bar

4x4 Side Steps - Mechanical Engineering Design

4×4 Rollbar Roofrack Combo

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Metal fabrication

    • Laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating

  • Features:

    • Shipping efficiency

    • Load capacity and rollover stability

Having covered vehicle accessories, we now present our industrial equipment solutions.

Automotive Design

Industrial Equipment

Overview

Our industrial equipment projects are designed for demanding environments, focusing on strength, reliability, and manufacturability. We utilize:

  • Metal fabrication

  • Finite element analysis (FEA: a computer-based method for predicting how a product reacts to real-world forces)

  • Rotational molding (a process for creating hollow, seamless plastic parts)

Battery Charging Station

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Metal fabrication

    • Finite element analysis for strength

  • Features:

    • Robust design for mining environments

    • Safe lifting from top lugs

50 Ton Overhead Crane

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Metal fabrication

    • Finite element analysis for load capacity

  • Features:

    • Engineered to lift 40-foot containers

    • Meets industrial safety standards

50 Ton Overhead Crane - mechanical engineering design

Water Tank Trailer

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Rotational molding

  • Features:

    • Seamless, robust structure

    • Designed for challenging conditions

Next, we showcase our expertise in point-of-sale display systems for retail environments.

Water Tanker Trailer - Industrial Design

Point of Sale Display Systems

Overview

Our point-of-sale display systems are designed to maximize product visibility and enhance retail experiences. Incorporating generous white space in our designs ensures a clean visual hierarchy, making products stand out and improving overall clarity. We specialize in:

  • Metal, wood, and plastic fabrication

  • Custom extrusions and LED lighting

  • Flat-pack design for shipping efficiency

Cosmetic Display Stand

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Metal, wood, and plastic fabrication

    • Custom aluminum extrusions

    • LED lighting

  • Features:

    • Enhanced product visibility

    • Optimized retail space

Cosmetic Display Stand - Industrial Design Portfolio

Liquor Display Stand

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal, glass, and plastic fabrication

    • Printed graphics

    • LED lighting

  • Features:

    • Maximized visual impact

    • Brand visibility

Sheet Metal Design: Display Stand

Energy Bar Display Stand

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Cardboard sheets

    • Injection molding

    • Plastic heat bend fabrication

  • Features:

    • Flat-pack for shipping

    • Clean, modern look

With our retail display expertise established, we now move to security access equipment solutions.

Energy Bar Display Stand - Industrial Design Portfolio.

Security Access equipment

Overview

Our security access equipment projects focus on safety, reliability, and user experience. We employ:

  • Sheet metal fabrication

  • Vacuum forming (a process where a plastic sheet is heated and shaped over a mold)

  • Finite element analysis for structural integrity

  • Welding jigs (tools to ensure consistent welding during manufacturing)

Security Boom and Spike Barrier Combo

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal fabrication

    • Vacuum forming

  • Features:

    • Patented self-locking mechanism

    • Enhanced safety and security

Security access boom and spike barrier - Industrial Design Portfolio

Security Access Revolving Door

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal fabrication

    • Finite element analysis

    • Welding jigs

  • Features:

    • Optimized user flow and accessibility

    • Durable and secure

Security access revolving door - Mechanical Design

Security Access Turnstile

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Sheet metal fabrication

    • Finite element analysis

    • Welding jigs

  • Features:

    • User-friendly and secure

    • Consistent manufacturing

Having explored security solutions, we now turn to agricultural equipment and animal care projects.

Security access turnstile - Industrial Design Portfolio

Agricultural Equipment and Animal Care

Overview

Our agricultural and animal care projects are designed for durability, efficiency, and ease of use. Our clients and projects span across the country, demonstrating our national reach in industrial design portfolio development. We focus on:

  • Metal fabrication (laser cutting, bending, MIG welding)

  • Plastic and mesh construction

  • Customizable and modular designs

Soil Compactor

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Metal fabrication

    • Laser cutting, bending, MIG welding

    • Finite element analysis for weight and strength

  • Features:

    • Durable and efficient for agricultural use

Soil Compactor - Mechanical Engineering Design

Maize Planter

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Mechanism Design

    • Metal fabrication

    • Laser cutting, bending, MIG welding

    • Finite element analysis for weight and strength

  • Features:

    • Durable and efficient for agricultural use

Maize Planter - Mechanical Engineering Design

Chicken Coop

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Plastic sheet forming

    • Metal frame and mesh construction

  • Features:

    • Interchangeable elements for customization

    • Easy assembly and maintenance

With our agricultural expertise established, we now present our work in firearm-related equipment.

Chicken Coop - Mechanical Design

Fire-Arms and related Equipment

Overview

Our firearm-related projects focus on precision, safety, and performance. We utilize:

  • CNC machining (computer-controlled manufacturing for high precision)

  • Injection molding

  • 3D printing for prototyping

Remington 700 Stock

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • 3-axis CNC milling from aluminum billet

  • Features:

    • Ergonomic and stable design

    • Enhanced accuracy

Remington 700 Stock - Industrial Design portfolio

Ammunition Reloader

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • 3-axis CNC milling from aluminum

  • Features:

    • Optimized reloader mechanisms

    • Smooth operation and reliability

AK47 Plastic Magazine

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • [Injection molding

    • 3D printing for prototyping and testing](https://www.3ddfm.com/3d-printing-vs-injection-molding/)

  • Features:

    • Efficient, cost-effective production

    • Rigorous testing for reliability

Having covered firearm accessories, we now turn to automotive components.

AK47 Magazine - Industrial Design for manufacture

Automotive Components

Overview

Our automotive component projects demonstrate advanced 3D modeling, reverse engineering, and manufacturing expertise. We focus on:

  • Tool design and CNC toolpath writing

  • Injection molding

  • Quality assurance for fit and performance

Wiper Arm

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Advanced 3D modeling

    • Tool design and CNC toolpath writing

  • Features:

    • Reverse engineered for Toyota

    • Meets stringent performance standards

Toyota Wiper Arm - Industrial Design Services

Radiator Top Cover

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Advanced 3D modeling

    • Design for Injection molding

  • Features:

    • Reverse engineered for BMW 3-series

    • Precise fit and functionality

BMW 3-series Radiator Top Cover - Industrial Design Portfolio

Alternator End Cap

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Advanced 3D Modelling

    • Design for High Pressure Die Casting
    • Tool Design for High Pressure Die Casting
    • 3-Axis CNC programming to machine the tooling

  • Features:

    • Reverse Engineered for Ford Ranger Pick-ups

    • Precise fitment to Client’s stringent tolerances

With our automotive expertise established, we now present our work in cosmetic and liquid packaging.

Ford Ranger Alternator End Cap

Cosmetic and Liquid Packaging

Overview

Our cosmetic and liquid packaging projects focus on brand identity, user experience, and efficient manufacturing. We specialize in:

  • Blow molding (a process for forming hollow plastic parts)

  • Label area specification for branding

  • Volume calculations for optimal capacity

Bottles and Tottles

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Blow molding

  • Features:

    • Strong visual identity for Gallia

    • Optimized for branding and capacity

Gallia Bottle - Industrial Design
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Bubble Bath

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Blow molding

  • Features:

    • User-friendly ergonomic design

    • Effective branding and high product capacity

Bubble Bath Bottles- Industrial Design services

Holts Anti-Freeze

Project Highlights

  • Manufacturing Processes:

    • Blow molding

  • Features:

    • Multiple sizes for market needs

    • Optimized label layout and product capacity

Holtz Anti-Freeze Bottles - Industrial Design

Conclusion

This industrial design portfolio demonstrates our ability to deliver a wide range of projects across diverse industries, with a strong focus on design for manufacture, mechanical engineering design, and innovative problem-solving. We believe it is essential to show how projects happen, not just the final results, by highlighting the design process and development journey. Our goal is to ensure the audience fully understand each project and its impact by breaking down complex ideas and guiding you through the purpose and challenges addressed. Whether you are a potential client seeking a reliable design partner, an employer evaluating technical and creative skills, or a design student learning how to present your work, this portfolio provides clear examples of process, outcomes, and the impact of thoughtful design. Explore each section to see how we turn ideas into market-ready products, and let our experience inspire your next project.