Evan Thomas

Specialising in Industrial Design and Product Development with a focus on manufacturing-ready output.

I bring over 12 years of experience working for NZ's leading design firms, contributing to products spanning consumer hardware, wearable technology and engineered assemblies progressing from early concept through to production.

I bridge the gap between product vision and manufacturing reality. I support product teams with concept sketching, visualisation, prototyping, CAD, and designing for manufacture. I particularly enjoy developing elegant solutions across injection-moulded components, sheet metal products, fabricated assemblies, and extruded parts.

I typically work with companies in three ways:

• Embedded product development support for teams needing ongoing design capacity without the full-time overhead

• Project-based industrial design for clearly defined deliverables

• Targeted product strategy sessions to clarify technical direction before committing to full development

My work has also been recognised through international design awards including Red Dot, Good Design, and Best Design Awards.

My professional setup includes the latest SolidWorks, KeyShot, in-house SLA and FDM 3D printers, and a secure remote workflow. I work collaboratively through Miro to allow fast iteration, clear communication, and efficient delivery throughout the development process.

I work best with funded startups and established businesses with a clear vision and intent for manufacture. I’m based in Auckland and work with companies across New Zealand and Australia.