mechanical design engineer
task
reverse engineer and replicate an intricate hinge design for electronic products
team
Darien Joso
tools
Fusion 360
research
Microsoft Surface Duo was acclaimed in the technology industry to have great hinges. I was tasked to reverse engineer this component through pictures and videos found online. Images above are screenshots from JerryRigsEverything.
prototyping
By combining precise caliper measurements, online specifications, and traced reference photos, I successfully remodeled a functional, dampened hinge—emulating a design that originally took Microsoft engineers months to develop.
other 3D models
Below is a collection of more models and 3D renderings I made while with Optivolt Labs.
Optivolt.com webpage render
solar battery pack
smart aquarium
laser cutter
manufacturing design engineer
overview
Stephen Benedicto, a Washington D.C.-based artist specializing in brutalist steel art, commissioned me via Upwork to assist with his creative process. My role involved brainstorming concepts, designing steel frames, and preparing precise CAD files, which were later sent to manufacturers for production.
task
Prepare fully packaged STEP files and CAD Drawings of steel frames.
team
Stephen Benedicto
tools
Fusion 360
process
The designs themselves were straightforward, but my expertise in collaborating with third-party manufacturers added significant value to the project. Acting as both designer and consultant, I applied Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to create CAD files and detailed drawings that were optimized for seamless production.