A.Modelling in SOLIDWORKS- Part Models. – Assembly Models.
B.High Resolution Rendering in PHOTOWORKS- Renders ready for presentations and marketing material.
C.Drawing Packs – Detailed drawings for manufacturing.- Exploded views can be added to show all components in more detail.
D.User Manuals – Can be for manufacturing, assembly and installation of the final product.
E.Illustrations- Conceptual sketching can be done for client presentation using pencil, fineliners and markers.
2.Research & Development- Once designs are finalized they take on a life of their own and require development to overcome design challenges and improve the overall product performance.- Researching allows a product to develop even further and will influence all aspects of the design.- Manufacturing procedures can be improved as the technology available changes and better materials can be used on components.- Improving the design itself can be done through testing and includes thermal evaluation and stress analysis software.
3.Prototyping- Designs can be 3D printed and constructed in multiple materials to show case the design and allow for ergonomic adjustments and modification of final dimensions.- 3D printing allows for quick materialization of concepts allowing for improved accuracy on designs where parts need to interact with each other.- Physical parts give clients the edge when presenting their concepts to future investors.
4.Micro-scale manufacturing- Small batch manufacturing can be done using 3D printing and CNC routing.- Materials can include plastic, wood, and soft metals- Batch size depends on design complexity and size.
"I met Jacques early 2012 and immediately realized the benefits we could realize by working with a diligent and creative industrial designer. His willingness to get his hands dirty, learn about our products, offer solutions and deliver product improvements has helped us to establish ourselves as leaders in our field." - Roy Lamont, President of Stella Custom Glass Hardware
"Jacques was able to simplify a complex problem, fast. He created an easy, straight forward, pragmatic and low-skill workable model from an intricate design that I, without prior fabrication experience, could assemble and install. He was very professional, courteous and fun to work with. - Jan Joubert, Freelance Artist
"I have known and worked with Jacques for the last twenty years. I have seen his dedication and the quality of his work first hand, and I have genuinely never met a nicer individual. " - Raymond Landry, Journalist and Freelance Web Designer