Timothy Bond

Senior Industrial Designer with 15+ years of experience developing physical consumer products from concept through prototyping, DFM, supplier handover, and production support. Strong background in electronics-based products, ergonomic form development, CAD, prototyping, manufacturing documentation, and product visualisation. Experienced working with China-based suppliers across injection moulding, die casting, stamped parts, tempered glass, hardware, electronics, and PCB-based components.

Senior Industrial Designer at Powerlogic SA (Pty) Ltd (2022-01 – Present)

Lead development of electronics-based physical products from concept through prototyping and production handover.

• Lead development of electronics-based physical products from concept through prototyping and production handover.
• Create 3D CAD models, prototypes, technical drawings, BOMs, and supplier-ready manufacturing documentation.
• Issue the documentation and digital files required for manufacture and assembly, including 3D files, cut / CNC files, finishes, colours, graphics, and special instructions.
• Work directly with China-based suppliers across injection moulding, die casting, stamped metal and rubber parts, tempered glass, hardware, electronics, and PCB-related components.
• Support tooling development, DFM decisions, production setup, and iterative refinement through handover.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and production teams to align requirements, timelines, and deliverables.

Industrial Designer at FullFacing (Pty) Ltd (2014-01 – 2021-12)

Delivered product design projects from early briefing through concept development, CAD, prototyping, and production-ready outcomes.

• Delivered product design projects from early briefing through concept development, CAD, prototyping, and production-ready outcomes.
• Generated concepts through sketching, CAD modelling, and hands-on prototype development.
• Built and assessed low- and high-fidelity prototypes using 3D printing, vacuum casting, and physical model-making.
• Worked with artisans and fabricators to develop steel prototypes and structures, applying practical fabrication understanding to design decisions.
• Produced technical drawings, assembly documentation, and structured project records for manufacture.
• Created rendered visuals to support stakeholder communication and product storytelling.

Structural Steel Draughtsman at Cosira International (SA) (Pty) Ltd (2008-01 – 2012-12)

Produced 3D models of structural assemblies and installations.

• Produced 3D models of structural assemblies and installations.
• Generated workshop drawings, general arrangements, materials lists, and manufacturing documentation.
• Supported engineers with accurate technical detailing on complex fabrication projects.

BTech in Industrial Design – Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2013-01)

NDip in Industrial Design – Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2007-01)

NDip in Structural Steel Draughting – SAISC School of Drafting (2010-01)