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2021
DART BLASTERS
A self-directed CAD study demonstrating my ability to reverse-engineer complex products, interpret internal mechanisms, and rebuild them with full functional fidelity. What began as a teardown and reconstruction of a Nerf blaster evolved into a design exercise where I reimagined blasters through the visual languages of multiple brands, ultimately helping me secure my first ID role.
PERIMETERS
Intent: Prove mastery in CAD surfacing, mechanical interpretation, and brand-specific design language.
Constraints: Match internal geometry, recreate functional assemblies, and design new housings consistent with each brand’s identity.
Context: Personal project used as a hiring example to demonstrate ability to design around internals.
KEY TAKAWAYS​
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Reverse-engineering the blaster revealed how small internal shifts form (especially when applying VBL). ​
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Translating a toy form factor into power-tool brand languages required balancing playfulness with brand story and user expectations.​
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Technical packages can be creative once you understand the basics.
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