About
I'm a product developer and CAD surfacing specialist realising product ideas across diverse categories from consumer technology, homewares and structural packaging, through to transportation and architecture. I have successfully delivered projects including the iconic Colombo range of phones, next-gen ticketing machines for TfL, through to larger scale work for the spectacular London 2012 Olympics Aquatics Centre (Zaha Hadid). In addition, I have been part of and delivered a broad spectrum of projects for brands including John Lewis (cookware), Habitat (kitchenware), Tesco (hair-care devices), Cif Unilever (structural packaging), Coca-Cola (bottles and vending), Panasonic (TV) and INQ Mobile (mobile phones).
Key areas and competencies
Product Development /
I’m passionate about 3D geometry and the transition of concepts through 3D creation, prototyping and to production. I love the process of taking an idea through the development phases collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in the process to bring vision to reality. I have designed for a range of materials & processes, including 3D printing, injection moulding and metal fabrication.
3D CAD /
I work extensively on form development and surfacing for products from initial design exploration through iterative refinement at key project stages, to the creation and definition of final production-quality surfaces.
Rhino 3D Training /
As an Authorised Rhino Trainer, I create and deliver bespoke 3D digital modelling courses to design professionals, from product designers to architects, enabling them to upskill and maximise their potential and effectiveness when developing their projects using this powerful and flexible application.
Experience
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Authorized Rhino 3D Trainer
Sach Chauhan Limited · Self-employed
Nov 2016 –
Present
8 yrs 3 mos
London, England, United Kingdom
Providing customized courses to companies and independent design professionals, enabling beginners to master the basics, and existing users to enhance their experience and knowledge at a deeper level.
Designed and delivered bespoke courses. Resulted in significant improvements in designers’ 3D modelling quality and allowed projects to be completed in less time and at reduced cost.
— Basic to advanced levels
— Customizing around your projects
— 1-on-1 courses
— Group courses
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3D Product Developer & CAD Modeller
Sach Chauhan Limited · Self-employed
Nov 2016 –
Present
8 yrs 3 mos
London, England, United Kingdom
Design development across diverse categories ranging from consumer products, structural packaging to transportation. Collaborating with project teams including designers and technical staff to deliver solutions meeting complex and varied design briefs.
Certification: MnNeel & Associates
Key areas and competencies
— Design development with creative, prototyping, engineering and manufacturing teams
— 3D CAD / surface modelling (Rhino 3D), from 3D creation to refinement to production
— Supporting design integration with manufacturers
— Visualisation
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Senior Designer
Seymourpowell · Full-time
Apr 2012 –
Nov 2016
4 yrs 7 mos
London, England, United Kingdom
Working with multidsicplinary teams in design, prototyping, engineering and manufacturing.
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3D Design Development | Technical Partner
ChauhanStudio · Full-time
Jul 2005 –
Mar 2012
6 yrs 8 mos
London, England, United Kingdom
Leading the 3D industrial design development for consumer products, from telecoms devices, audio/visual to homewares.
Education
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Coventry University
Degree, Industrial Product Design, 2.1
1997 – 2001
Exposure to the many facets of product development from ideation in the creative studio and model-making workshop to validation with CAD and engineering testing in labs like wind-tunnel testing, to prototyping and manufacturing.