ENGINEERING AND CAD

Engineering, CAD Modeling, And Production Documentation For Fabrication And Installation.

METHODOLOGY

Concept development starts with intent, not decoration. Every project begins as a functional idea shaped by use, scale, proportion, and physical behavior. Forms are explored through sketching, reference study, and early modeling to test mass, balance, and interaction. The goal is to define what the object is, what it must do, and why it exists before any fabrication decisions are made.

PROCESS CONTROL

Concepts are refined through structure and build logic from the start. Materials, forces, connection points, and fabrication methods inform the design as it evolves. Ideas are pressure tested early to eliminate weak geometry and impractical features. The result is a concept that holds up visually and structurally, ready to transition cleanly into engineering, CAD, and fabrication without rework.

Engineering and CAD hero image featuring kraken wireframe concept and finished mechanical structure, DCLA FAB Los Angeles
DCLA FAB engineering and fabrication process with glass components over CAD drawing during project development
DCLA FAB 3D CAD engineering model showing structural fabrication system during design phase
DCLA FAB rendering to fabrication process showing custom lighting assembly with engineered components
DCLA FAB custom metal fabrication and lighting assembly during final build phase
DCLA FAB completed custom lighting installation with engineered metal and glass components