Hi, I'm Dane Saunders, an Industrial Designer focused on advancing the quality and usability of functional hardware design. I lead design projects and excel in advanced mechanical prototyping and product development. Since 2014, I have been working as a freelance Industrial Designer, collaborating with clients and companies on product development and manufacturing strategies while managing projects from concept to fabrication. My background includes robotics work at Boston Dynamics and hands-on experience in furniture and film props design and fabrication, using CAD, 3D printing, and modern production methods to deliver practical, purpose built hardware solutions.…

Dane Saunders

Hi, I'm Dane Saunders, an Industrial Designer focused on advancing the quality and usability of functional hardware design. I lead design projects and excel in advanced mechanical prototyping and product development. Since 2014, I have been working as a freelance Industrial Designer, collaborating with clients and companies on product development and manufacturing strategies while managing projects from concept to fabrication. My background includes robotics work at Boston Dynamics and hands-on experience in furniture and film props design and fabrication, using CAD, 3D printing, and modern production methods to deliver practical, purpose built hardware solutions.…

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Hi, I’m Dane Saunders, an Industrial Designer focused on advancing the quality and usability of functional hardware design. I lead design projects and excel in advanced mechanical prototyping and product development.

Since 2014, I have been working as a freelance Industrial Designer, collaborating with clients and companies on product development and manufacturing strategies while managing projects from concept to fabrication. My background includes robotics work at Boston Dynamics and hands-on experience in furniture and film props design and fabrication, using CAD, 3D printing, and modern production methods to deliver practical, purpose built hardware solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Industrial Designer - Freelance/Contract at Retro Bound
January 1, 2014 - Present
Client acquisition and consultations – market analysis and product viability; Project management – leading design and fabrication methods and outsourcing to fabricators; Concept development – hand sketching and CAD renderings; Engineering full mechanical assemblies and technical drawings – prototype to full PO C; Furniture design and fabrication using modern materials/methods and refurbishing; 3D printing, molding, and fabrication processes; CAD rendering and prototyping for manufacturing proposals.
Robotics Build Manager / Lab Manager / Robotics Technician at Boston Dynamics
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2014
Led a team of technicians through aggressive build schedules; primary contact for custom machined parts manufacturing; planned build space for new R&D projects; managed shop budget and dedicated personnel; finalized and approved mechanical design prints for manufacturing; planned workflow and infrastructure upgrades for new projects; designed and built mechanical test fixtures for prototype part evaluation; chassis design & fabrication from CAD through to welded product (MIG & TIG); electro-mechanical assembly – full wire harness fabrication; concepts & animation – sketching & renderings used for project proposals.

Education

Bachelor of Design – Major in Industrial Design at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Design – Major in Industrial Design at University of Alberta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
    uniE621 UV projector - TV prop - The Flash
    This was a sci-fi tech prop for CW The Flash tv show. Produced at IRL Creative. I was responsible for the industrial design and 3D modeling, preparing a functional design with a set of parts for 3Dprinting and CNC machining.…