Product Design & CAD

Introduction

All examples presented were designed and modeled by Ryan Navarro for various public-facing content or publications. For additional information on commercial projects I've worked on, please contact me directly.

Complex Part & Assembly Design

Managing large-scale systems with thousands of components while maintaining parametric stability and editability.

  • Top-down design methodologies
  • Robust parametric relationships for rapid iteration
  • Interference detection and clearance verification
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) management
Assembly 1
Assembly 2
Assembly 3

Surface Modeling

Creating complex, organic shapes and Class-A surfaces for consumer products and ergonomic interfaces.

  • Curvature continuous (G2/G3) blending
  • Boundary and lofted surface techniques
  • Hybrid solid-surface modeling
  • Master modeling for multi-body components
Surfacing 1

Injection Molded & Cast Part Design

Designing components ready for mass manufacture, adhering to process-specific constraints and tooling requirements.

  • Draft analysis and parting line definition
  • Wall thickness optimization for sink mark prevention
  • Core and cavity splitting
  • Slide and lifter design considerations
Molding 2

Additional Capabilities

  • Design Automation (API, DriveWorks, Excel)
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Drafting & Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • CAM / CNC Programming
  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • Technical Documentation & MBD
  • DfX (Design for Assembly, Cost, etc)
  • Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing / Model Making)

Software Used

SOLIDWORKS

Onshape

Fusion 360

Blender

DriveWorks