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10

international design awards

12+

years of experience

15+

countries that my clients are from

86+

5-star review from clients

156+

products launched that I helped develop

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positive user reviews

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Product design for manufacturing


I design products for exciting businesses and entrepreneurs, globally. People with a drive and passion to make their ideas come to life.


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You might have a great idea in your head, and you may not even have the idea fully developed. I can help you refining your idea. If you're one step further, I can help you designing your new product based on your idea, and design it into a tangible product.

You might have an innovative technology that you would like to introduce to the world, but you don't know how to design a product around it and how it could be manufactured. I can help you out creating exciting designs that are elaborated, refined, and made easy to produce.

I can help you out generating exciting new ideas and developing concepts, including stunning visuals for your products. I think out-of-the-box in order to get fresh perspectives for your physical product and the way it can be manufactured.

I work with people worldwide that want to create physical products, for example entrepreneurs, founders, and businesses owners. I create products from scratch or redesign existing products with them.


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About

  • From an early age, it was clear that I had to find a creative profession. As a child, I already felt a need to express my creativity and to design in three dimensions. Perhaps my largest (personal) project back then was to build a city from paper with houses, fortresses, skyscrapers, cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, and animals. I challenged myself to build as much as I could by using only one part per object. For instance, I made skyscrapers by using just one piece of paper for each, which I would cut out, fold, and glue into shape.

    The industrial design bachelor’s and master’s programs I followed at the Technical University in Delft, the Netherlands, built a solid understanding of product design and manufacturing. After obtaining my master’s degree, I moved to Berlin, Germany, where I worked in a German design studio and learned about the ins and outs of industrial design on the job from award-winning designers. Main projects that we worked on in the studio were for public transport (for example train and subway interior and exterior concepts) and door intercom products. The experiences in Germany also helped shape my appreciation for minimalistic design. 


    I’m originally from the Netherlands. After obtaining my master's degree, I moved to Berlin, Germany. After eight years, it was time for a change. I combined work with travel for five years in Europe, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. The impressions I get from travelling inspire me and they provide me with valuable insights about design in other countries. I'm currently based in Prague, Czechia.


    Today, I listen to the requirements of my clients, who are based all around the globe. I've helped them create many types of products, among which a pocket knife, a smart food thermometer, outdoor products, gaming equipment, and various types of kitchenware.


    After winning awards for several products I designed and having them featured in exhibitions, I still get most fulfilment from happy end users. From reading or watching reviews from the people who use the products I designed and who express how they help them in their daily lives. It aligns perfectly with my mission: 

     

    "Enriching people's daily lives by designing meaningful products."

     

    What contributes to creating a meaningful product is to make it sustainable. Imagine products that can be used for years and years and that afterwards can be repaired or recycled into something useful again. I believe we should treasure our objects and create products that add value to the world.

"Enriching people's daily lives by designing meaningful products."

Ridzert Ingenegeren

Industrial Designer

Award-winning
product design

Products that I designed with my clients won the following awards:

• Gold at the International Design Awards 2023

• Top Design and Winner at the European Design Awards 2023

• 3 times silver at the International Design Awards 2022
• Good Design Award in 2021
• Bronze at the A' Design Award in 2021

• Iron at the A' Design Award in 2021

Iron at the A' Design Award in 2019

One-stop shop

I offer an end to end industrial design service from the minute you come up with the idea until the product is totally designed and can be prototyped and prepared for manufacturing. I can even design the packaging too if you need it, and work on your branding.

Products that get manufactured

I work together with passionate people and design products that get made.

The products can be anything, ranging from handheld custom products to complete modular systems that can be combined into many different products. Examples of modular designs that I worked on are train interior concepts and norm conform playground equipment.

Dutch design background

I hold a bachelors and masters degree in Industrial Design Engineering from the Delft University of Technology.

German design experience

In the first 5 years of my career, I got educated in clear no-nonsense German design while working in a design team in Berlin.

Collaboration with manufacturers

Save time and stress by letting me handle communication with your manufacturer about the development of your next product. If you don't have a manufacturer yet, I can help you out with this as well.

Values

Creativity

Out-of-the box thinking, coming up with new ideas and problem solving will result in a tangible product that can gain you a competitive edge.

Freedom

Freedom of thought, freedom of location, and the freedom to create meaningful work relationships. You have the freedom to develop your own product that you can sell and distribute, so that many people can benefit from it.

Sustainability

With all current waste, climate, and resource issues, let's create meaningful products that improve people's daily lives and treat resources wisely.

Professional approach

As an independent contractor, my full-time engagement is in industrial design, from initial ideas until a producible result. If you're thinking of working together, fill in the contact form now.

Passionate work

Working with passion and with passionate people that are driven to get their product live are important parts of my approach.

Global orientation

I have worked with clients from over 15 countries: the USA, Canada, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Estonia, Uruguay, and more. I have lived in several countries myself.

My 4-step design process

1

Idea

Creating drawings of at least three options for your product that you can choose from.

2

Concept

Building a first 3D CAD/CAM model, based on your favorite idea.

3

Detail

Finalizing every detail, and preparing files that your manufacturer can use for prototyping and production.

4

Visual

Creating realistic product images that you can use for display on your website or packaging, for fundraising, Amazon listings, and more.

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In order to keep a clear focus on every single project, the number of projects that I work on simultaneously is limited.


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What clients are saying


“Ridzert is very skilled with his designs, and very technical.
He brought new designs to us and executed on all the required details required for a relatively complicated 3D design with multiple parts.”



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Ted Conrad - Founder of FireBoard Labs

Kansas City, USA

"Great product, and great communication along the way to get there - a quality that can't be underrated. It was a pleasure to work with Ridzert, and I will again. The product was hand drawn sketches of a new product, and they were very professional and exactly as I needed"



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Rebecca Breach - Founder of Jardinière Sauvage

Paris, France

"We’ve worked with Ridzert several times now and we’ve always been extremely happy with the results. In every project, he takes the time to fully understand the product and deliverables before starting. He always over delivers on what we expect, be it through creativity or additional support after the project has ended. It is always a thoroughly enjoyable experience and we look forward to working with him again in the future."



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David P. – CEO of
AquaBliss, Inc

Delaware, USA



"Ridzert has honestly been incredible and a valuable asset in getting our product live. I was impressed by his talent, work ethic and communication. Needless to say, we will use Ridzert again for our upcoming projects. I would like to thank you for the outstanding work you've done!"



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Duncan Cassar - Owner of Vedena Imports LLC

Reno, USA

"Working with Ridzert has been productive, inspiring and fun. Great knowledge, amazing design skills and fluent communication, are only a few of his qualities. After a careful, well thought & efficiently executed project plan, we came up with a product that is both robust and elegant.

I look forward to working with him again. Thank you Ridzert!!"



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Fabian A. – Co-Founder of
Tecnobalizas

Montevideo, Uruguay

"Ridzert ist ein herausragender Designer und darüber hinaus jemand, mit dem die Zusammenarbeit einfach großen Spaß macht.

Fachlich und menschlich über jeden Zweifel erhaben. Darüber hinaus ist er ein sehr kreativer Kopf mit genau dem richtigen Maß an Perfektion, um aus einem guten Design ein herausragendes zu machen!"



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Michael Gläser - Founder of Bergkvist

Germany

"Going into a new venture can be daunting and scary. I needed help to bring my product to life. I wanted a designer that understood my idea and could project it the way I couldn’t, Ridzert did that in an incredible way. He has great qualities such integrity, honesty, empathy and an amazing talent and creativity. Ridzert is very reliable and efficient. It didn’t matter we weren’t in the same country, everything worked perfectly. My first ever project was exciting and enjoyable rather than so stressful I wouldn’t do it again. I can’t wait for Ridzert and I to work on our next project soon."



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Luz M. – E-commerce business owner

United Kingdom





"Ridzert is a great professional. He helped us out on a complex project, quickly understanding the background and suggesting strong improvements for our design. I can definitely recommend Ridzert to anyone looking for high-quality work. "



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Kirils J. - Mitte, Startup of smart water systems purifier

Berlin, Germany

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    "We recently collaborated with Ridzert to develop a new stand for our wine coolers, and the results have exceeded all expectations.

     

    From the first conversation to the final delivery, Ridzert proved to be incredibly punctual and reliable everything was delivered exactly as promised, on time. His input during the design phase was not only highly valuable but also demonstrated his ability to think along proactively with our needs and vision. 


    The final product is a testament to his deep knowledge and practical mindset. It’s more than just a stand—it’s a functional and aesthetic upgrade that fits our brand perfectly. 


    Thank you, Ridzert, for your dedication and craftsmanship. It’s been a pleasure working together! 


    Team VinoQ"



    "It is very pleasant to work with Ridzert, he has already done many assignments for us and all to full satisfaction. We will continue with Ridzert in the future"



    "Working with Ridzert has been productive, inspiring and fun. Great knowledge, amazing design skills and fluent communication, are only a few of his qualities. After a careful, well thought & efficiently executed project plan, we came up with a product that is both robust and elegant."



    "Despite the complexity of the product, Ridzert has developed a beautiful product that also looks very nice. Very pleasant cooperation and we will continue with the next project."



    "I've said it before on other projects with Ridzert, very creative, very experienced and very pleasant to work with. We'll continue with the next projects."



    "We have done several projects with Ridzert and are very satisfied with the collaboration and impressed by his creativity and knowledge! Thanks for the collaboration and we will continue with the next project."



    "Ridzert Is a very experienced designer who delivers his work neatly on the agreed time. Ridzert has worked for us before and we will definitely continue to work with Ridzert in the future."



    "Always a pleasure to work with Ridzert. He once again produced great work ahead of schedule, showed excellent communication throughout the process and suggested alternatives when it was appropriate. Looking forward to the next time we work together."



    "Another job well done Ridzert!"



    "Ridzert does great work and is very easy to work with. Great design ideas yet also able to focus on mechanical details. We've enjoyed working with Ridzert on several products which we've brought to market."



    "Great work again!"



    "Very responsible designer, deadlines were met every time and with great results. Ridzert will justify every tiny detail of his designs and debate them with the highest of respects. His insights and recommendations are always assertive."



    "Working with Ridzert has been productive, inspiring and fun. Great knowledge, amazing design skills and fluent communication, are only a few of his qualities. After a careful, well thought & efficiently executed project plan, we came up with a product that is both robust and elegant. I look forward to working with him again. Thank you Ridzert!!"



    "Ridzert did a fantastic job and produced extremely high quality deliverables ahead of schedule. I look forward to working with him again."



    "Ridzert always does great work and has consistently delivered design work on time. Been wonderful to work with!"



    "Very good collaboration. Good communication and happy with the result!"



    "I have used Ridzert now multiple times and he has always delivered over the expectation. He is patient and provides relevant feedback. In addition he has been always on time or early with his submission. Will definitely use him again on my future projects!"



    "Ridzert delivered exactly on the brief. Great in both: creativity and organisation! Highly recommended."



    "I was on a tight deadline and Ridzert achieved exactly what I was looking to achieve, to budget and very quickly. Would definitely recommend and will be working with again"



    "Excellent, attentive and easy to communicate with, highly recommend!"



    "Outstanding industrial designer - really understands materials and develops unique designs."



    "It was a pleasure working with Ridzert! Would definitely work with him again!"



    "Another great experience working with Ridzert. He helped us turn a rough concept into a well considered and manufacturable product. Don't hesitate to work with Ridzert."



    "Ridzert has designed many products for us. He always does an excellent job. He is very responsive to feedback and we are very pleased with his work."



    "Another job very well done by Ridzert. Very skilled and easy to work with."



    "Ridzert always performs at a high level and is easy to work with! Thank you Ridzert!"



    "Another great job by Ridzert, delivered on time as usual. Many thanks."



    "I have worked with Ridzert on many projects and he never fails to impress. He is very thorough, always completes work to deadlines and his designs are fantastic."



    "I've worked with Ridzert a number of times. He always submits work to agreed deadlines and produces clear, creative and clever designs."



    "I highly recommend Ridzert for his trustworthiness, ease of communication, skills in drawing/art, and prompt working ability. He was exactly what I needed for several projects and I would gladly hire him again."



    "Ridzert give more than i expected. It is great to work with him."



    "Great work ! I will hire Ridzert in future project again."



    "I've worked with Ridzert on a few projects now, and have been very happy with the results each time. He's an excellent communicator and problem solver and has always met deadlines or submitted work early. Thank you Ridzert."



    "We were working on the project, which does not exist. Ridzert was able to transfer my idea to 3D reality. Not only he understood me and could see my vision, but also he was able to make even better.

    I would call this project: MASTERPIECE! I am a very happy customer.

    He creates 2 of my labels. He did bring my ideat to reality. And he is just a nice person. Hire him - you will thank me later!"



    "Ridzert produces great designs and carefully considers the finer details. He keeps to deadlines and is an excellent communicator."



    "Ridzert created an amazing label. He also made well-presented images. Thank you and will be hiring again. He is very professional and educated in his field. He knows what he does very well and he does deliver BEST QUALITY! Get him - don't hesitate."



    "This is my second time hiring Ridzert and his work, talent, and communication are second to none. For this job, I needed some line sketches of my product. Ridzert delivered exactly what I needed in record time."



    "I was looking for long time experience guy, who can create products, do all branding and labels. I am glad I have found him. I am sharing with you now, that Ridzert saves me a lot of time and energy - because I know I can depend on him. He is fast and delivers absolutely AMAZING results every single time."



    "Really impressed by Ridzert's work, he is a very talented designer. I would highly recommend working with him."



    "I have hired Ridzert several times and every time he mad excellent job. Every time he surprised me with his knowledge knowing what exactly needs to be done with precise details to the end. Thank you for a great job."



    "Ridzert is very skilled with his designs, and very technical. He brought new designs to us and executed on all the required details required for a relatively complicated 3D design with multiple parts."



    "Ridzert is very professional. He listening and then he deliver extremely good work. When we are finish I can share what he created. I am going to use him for future as well. Even for Privet Labels. He know what he does."



    "Ridzert was excellent to work with! He asked all the right questions before project start-up and continued with great communication throughout. He was able to think outside the box and come up with creative suggestions previously not thought of. Ridzert's final project submission was very professional and complete. Very happy to work and continue to work with Ridzert in the future!"



    "Excellent work. Will use Ridzert again on my next project."



    "Thank you for your help! Asked for some help with some aberrant files I had in AI. Thumbs up!"



    "Multiple jobs now, thanks a lot for your creativity and punctuality!"



    "Another very good experience!"



    "Outstanding provider - Ridzert always took the time to fully understand the project before starting and always over delivered. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and we look forward to working with him again in the future."



    "Hiring Ridzert was my first experience with Upwork and it couldn't have gone any better. Ridzert was able to understand my product idea's purpose and functions and came up with truly creative and innovative design ideas. Once one design was chosen, he then made a presentation of the embodiment design that included excellent renderings of the all the parts of the product, clear and concise information about the materials and functions of each part. During the feedback rounds, his attention to detail, his clear and prompt communication, and his commitment to address all the changes or adjustments were incredible. I would recommend Ridzert to anyone in need of a Product Designer and look forward to hiring him again very soon."



    "Great experience with Ridzert--he delivered some wonderful and well thought-out ideas!!"



    "Awesome work. Better than what I had asked for, goes above and beyond!"



    "A nice guy and obviously skilled and capable. Completed everything on time and up to par."



    "We used Ridzert to come up with some unique industrial designs for a new product and he did an amazing job! We will use him again for our next product/project for sure! Very talented designer."



    "As always perfect, job well done!"



    "Ridzert was an incredible collaborator for our project. He exceeded every expectation and I highly recommend him."



    "As committed as ever, and great flexibility in fitting my job in."



    "great work!!! best i have seem"



    "A+++ great work"



    "Ridzert has honestly been incredible and a valuable asset in getting our product live. I was impressed by his talent, work ethic and communication. Needless to say, we will use Ridzert again for our upcoming projects. I would like to thank you for the outstanding work you've done!"



    "pleased by this work as usual. Definitely will use again"



    "Ridzert was extremely pleasant to work with. We came to him with an idea and he helped to flesh it out and build it beautifully. He is very responsive, professional, polite, helpful and thoughtful. Would recommend hiring him to anyone and we are very pleased with the finished product. Do not hesitate to work with Ridzert!"



    "Ridzert completed the job successful and provided us with quality designs. He done even more than we expected. TOP designer, really recommend!"



    "Best freelancer I've worked with. Very dedicated, capable, and cooperative. Ridzert maintains clear and ongoing communications throughout the project. You know exactly what to expect. I definitely will pick him for future projects."



    "And it keeps working ! You are there when I need you, and you've enabled me to take the next step in the wider process. thank you!"



    "Working with Ridzert was a great experience!"



    "wow, what a superb freelancer. Excelled in all skills and a dream to work with, thank you so much and wish you had more free time.

    Highly Recommended ++++++++++++++"



    "Great product, and great communication along the way to get there - a quality that can't be underrated. It was a pleasure to work with Ridzert, and I will again. The product was hand drawn sketches of a new product, and they were very professional and exactly as I needed"



    "Ridzert is a great freelancer to work with. Adheres to schedule, communicates well and brings forth excellent results. I would definitely recommend."



    "very fast and made a beautiful design for me. I recommend him to the highest of challenges!"



    "Ridzert is creative, proactive and overall excellent I highly recommend him."



    "Good ideas!! Would have never thought that way. Thanks!!"

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