The majority of this work has been completed during my current tenure at Tekt Industries in Melbourne.

Summit Innovation – ORB-iT

2018-2020 @ Tekt Industries
Project: An AI camera system that tracks vehicles in drive-thru queues.
My Roles: Industrial Design, Design for Manufacture (CNC, Vacuum Cast, 3D Print), Design for IP68+, Collaboration with PCB Designers, MVP Assembly (20 units)
Objectives/Challenges: Extreme Weather Exposure, Vandal-Proof, Flexible Mounting, Easy Installation, Passive Heatsinking for Internal Components, Integration of Radar Tech.
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Petminda

2021 @ Tekt Industries
Project: A smart dog pod that provides owners a safe place to leave their furry friends while they shop.
My Roles: Industrial Design, Design for Manufacture (Fibreglass Shells, Sheet Metal, CNC), CAM Programming, CNC Operation, Fabrication and Assembly (10 units)
Objectives/Challenges: Weather-proof, Vandal-proof, Dog Safe, Hygienic, UV Sanitisation Safety, Air-Conditioning, Ease of Assembly, Ease of Installation, Ultra Low Cost, Mains Power Safety, UPS Battery Backup
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SPT – Sports Performance Tracker

2016-2017 @ Tekt Industries
Project: A wearable logging device for elite athletes to track their performance.
My Roles: Industrial Design, Design for Manufacture (Injection Moulding), Collaboration with PCB Designers, Production Assembly (500 units)
Objectives/Challenges: Wearable Tech – Small Size/Weight, Comfort, Impact Resistance, Water/Sweat Ingress, Ease of Use
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Grow Logic – Harvest Ant

2021-2022 @ Tekt Industries
Project: An NFC pendant and communication gateway for more effective task tracking by produce pickers.
My Roles: Industrial Design, Prototyping, Design for Manufacture/Assembly, In-house CNC Machining, In-house CNC Work Holding, Collaboration with PCB Designers, Production Assembly (30 units)
Objectives/Challenges: IP68 Design, RF and NFC comms, Squeezing a lot of Tech into a Small Device
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Tektyte Log4

2016-Onwards @ Tekt Industries
Project: A precise power logger for USB and PoE devices.
My Roles: Industrial Design, Design for Manufacture (CNC’d Delrin, HP MJF 3D Print), Collaboration with PCB Designers, In-House CNC Machining, Production Assembly (150+ units)
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WorkSafe Art Installation

2018 @ Tekt Industries
Project: A large, circular, silver stage with ten rotating, two-way mirrored columns emanating light and sound. Interactive kiosks to guide users through the art piece that explores how we are a reflection of our workplace culture.
My Roles: Industrial Design, Mechanical/Drive System Design (Mech-Eng lite), Design for Manufacture/Assembly/Installation, Fabrication, CAM Programming, In-House CNC Routing
Objectives/Challenges: Fast set up and pack down, adjustability to match ground slope, structurally sound to meet load bearing capacity, safe for public users/interactions, stage access for all abilities
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Melbourne Zoo Dance Floor Installation

2018 @ Tekt Industries
Project: An illuminated dance floor created from tessellated frog patterns (à la M.C. Escher) to promote the conservation of the Corroboree Frogs to children. (And so kids burn off steam while their parents rest).
My Roles: Industrial Design, Design for Manufacture/Assembly/Installation, Fabrication, CAM Programming, In-House CNC Routing
Objectives/Challenges: Child safe/proof, effective sheet material usage when creating irregular shapes, cable routing through multiple floor layers and channels

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Melbourne Zoo Feeder

2021 @ Tekt Industries
Project: A gamified feeding device for the Sumatran Tigers at the Melbourne Zoo to invoke their hunting instincts.
My Roles: Industrial Design, Mechanical/Drive System Design (MechEng lite), Design for Manufacture, Assembly (3 units)
Objectives/Challenges: Tiger-proof, Weather-proof (IP68), Food safe, Food/scent sealed, tree attachment

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Art Processors – TAP-109

2017-2020 @ Tekt Industries
Project: iPod Touch charging bay for use in museum and art exhibits such as MONA.
My Roles: Industrial Design, Mech Support/Review, Redesign for Manufacture, In-House CNC Machining, Production Assembly (100 units)
Objectives/Challenges: Tolerance stack-ups over a large array of features, Tolerance of guiding features within dock-port, Robustness of features supporting docking connector.
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Carbon Cybernetics

2017 @ Tekt Industries
Project: Rapid prototype housing (backpack for mice) to contain electronics that interface with the brain via high-precision and delicate cables/probes.
My Roles: Industrial Design, Prototype Housing Design, In-house SLA 3D printing
Objectives/Challenges: Fast turnaround with a small budget
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Unreleased “Skunk Works” Projects

2016-Onwards @ Tekt Industries
Projects: Electronic Musical Instruments, Scrolling Displays, Commercial Lighting, Distance Measurement, Artistic Light and Sound Pieces, Smart Home Devices, Assembly Jigs, Work-holding jigs
My Roles: Industrial Design, Design Research, DFM, Collaboration with PCB Designers, Prototyping

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Mechanical Design Support

2016-Onwards @ Tekt Industries
Projects: Fliteboard, Bionic Vision Technology, Fusion Guitar, Cloud Farming, Loop+, Box Altitude, Bunnings, Telstra
My Roles: Mechanical Review/Feedback, PCB and Electronics Fitment and Verification, 3D Printing, CNC Machining, Jig Design and Fabrication