About
I’m a San Diego–based industrial designer and hands-on builder with 10+ years developing consumer products from concept to production. My work spans consumer electronics, hardware development, precision prototypes, and custom fabrication — always grounded in clean aesthetics, functional simplicity, and meticulous execution.
I move quickly from sketch to CAD to prototype, blending model-making, engineering intuition, and modern manufacturing. Whether it’s a new device, a refined mechanism, or an appearance model, I design with intention, iterate fast, and build solutions that feel as good as they work.
I thrive where creativity meets physical reality — making products that are thoughtful, manufacturable, and built to last.
ericwrenard@gmail.com
Skills
Hardware & Product Design
End-to-end hardware development (concept → ID → ME → DFM/DFA → launch)
CMF, human-centered design, form studies
Advanced CAD: SolidWorks, Fusion, C4D
Rendering & visualization (KeyShot)
AI-assisted concept generation & rapid iteration
Product Experience & Launch Support
Packaging systems & retail displays
Photo-ready prototypes for marketing & executive reviews
Clear product storytelling through physical + visual artifacts
Hands-On Fabrication
Precision fabrication across wood, plastics, metals, mixed materials
Custom fixtures, prototype assemblies, and one-off functional builds
End-to-end execution from rough concept to production-intent prototypes
Prototyping & Product Realization
Rapid prototyping: 3D printing, CNC, laser
Appearance models, functional rigs, engineering test builds
Fixture design & low-volume fabrication
High-fidelity prototypes for alignment across ID, ME, EE, marketing
Leadership & Collaboration
Cross-functional execution with ID, ME, EE, vendors, Ops
Supplier & manufacturing coordination from prototype → ramp
Prototyping pipeline development & workflow optimization
Driving clarity and alignment through tangible builds