Reiss Dendie

Additive manufacturing technician and product development specialist combining industrial 3D printing production, Rhino 3D, digital tooling and experimental materials research. I own and operate Photocentric and Elegoo Jupiter SE resin 3D printers, using them for hands-on prototyping, print optimisation and material experimentation. Experienced in powder-bed component finishing, precision craftsmanship and CAD-led process development.

Trained as a dancer in my youth, I have a lifelong affinity for sound, movement, music and dance and rave culture. I am interested in the relationship between sonic experience, technology and precision manufacturing, particularly in the creation of specialist audio products.

Additive Manufacturing Technician at 3DPRINTUK Ltd (2025-10 – 2026-09)

• Worked with parts produced through HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) processes.
• Trained in preparing HP industrial 3D printing machines for production and associated print workflows.
• Carried out depowdering, bead blasting, dyeing, vapour smoothing and precision polishing of printed components.
• Applied material-specific finishing, careful part handling and quality-focused production practices.

Funded Manufacturing Research | UKRI Creative Catalyst at Innovate UK / RHHH! Studios (2024 – 2025)

• Led research into LCD resin 3D-printed tooling for compression moulding footwear components and alternative fabrication processes.
• Developed Rhino digital tooling and prototypes to investigate EVA/TPU manufacturing feasibility, repeatability and circular materials.
• Explored small-scale UK manufacturing workflows; presented project research at Milan Design Week 2025.

Footwear Design & Development Consultant at Burberry (2022-09 – 2024-06)

• Developed luxury footwear and sneaker components in collaboration with Italian manufacturing partners.
• Created Rhino 3D digital assets for sneaker components and outsole tooling, supporting rapid printing, prototyping and injection-moulding development.
• Supported material, construction, sampling and technical refinement from design concept to manufacturable components.

Founder | Design, Prototyping & Manufacturing Research at RHHH! Studios (2019 – Present)

• Own and operate Photocentric and Elegoo Jupiter SE resin printers, using Rhino 3D and hands-on fabrication to develop physical prototypes and tooling.
• Experiment with flexible engineering resins, curing, dimensional stability and hybrid processes for moulded EVA/TPU components.
• Coordinate technical design and prototyping work across projects associated with Puma, A-COLD-WALL*, Caterpillar and Marie Lueder.

Industry / Design Consultant at International Trade Commission (ITC) (2024-03 – 2024-03)

• Assessed footwear manufacturing capabilities and opportunities for industrial innovation and sustainable production.

Senior Men’s Footwear Designer & Developer at Hudson Shoes (2016-09 – 2018-03)

• Developed approximately 80 styles per season, coordinating specifications, sampling, fittings and overseas factory follow-up.
• Led comfort and performance-focused footwear development with an emphasis on construction and quality.

Head of Men’s Footwear at 33 Joints Ltd | Original Penguin Europe & Farah (2013-08 – 2016-06)

• Led seasonal product development and overseas factory relationships across design and technical teams.

MA in Fashion – Footwear Design Innovation – Royal College of Art (2019 – 2022)

BA (Hons) in Footwear Design – De Montfort University (2006 – 2008)

HND in Footwear Design Technology – De Montfort University (2004 – 2006)