Freelance Industrial Designer & Product Development Engineer | Amsterdam
Turning product challenges into tested, manufacturable products
De Faberiek is an industrial design and product development studio in Amsterdam, specializing in industrial design, mechanical engineering, functional prototyping and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) for product companies and hardware startups.
Whether your team is developing a new physical product, improving an existing design, preparing for production, or needs additional product development capacity, I provide hands-on design and engineering support to move the project forward.
Integrated Electronic Lock Design & Engineering for e-bike_VANMOOF
Leo Battery Life Extender
Flextrash Modular Trash Bins and Mounting System
E-Bike Accessories – VANMOOF Front Rack
Aerophyte a plantpot that harvests water from the air
VANMOOF X3/X4 Basket
VANMOOF S3/S4 Front Rack
BAGTAG an Electronic Bag Tag
VANMOOF S5/A5 Drivetrain
Quick Release Mechanism
Product Development Services
De Faberiek combines industrial design, mechanical engineering and hands-on prototyping to help product companies develop, improve and prepare physical products for manufacturing.
Concept Development
Explore and refine product directions through early 3D CAD, hands-on prototyping and testing.
Functional Prototyping & Validation
Build and test functional prototypes to validate desig, function, product behaviour and usability.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Refine and engineer the design for materials, manufacturing, assembly and scalable production.
Industrial Design & Mechanical Engineering
Develop the product’s form, architecture, mechanisms, and components into a detailed and integrated design.
Product Feasibility Scan
Define the right next step
Assess the main technical risks, requirements, and development path without committing to a larger development program.
Choose the level of support that fits your project, from an assignment or individual development phase to complete product development or additional capacity within your team.
Flexible ways to work together
Complete product development
I can carry out and coordinate the complete product development process, from early exploration and hands-on prototyping to detailed engineering, Design for Manufacturing, and production support. When needed, I involve trusted specialists from my freelance collective.
Support for a specific challenge or phase
I can step in for a short assignment or an individual development phase, for example, to translate a concept into a functional prototype, solve a mechanical problem or prepare a design for manufacturing.
An extension of your team
Add flexible industrial design, mechanical engineering and prototyping expertise to your team for a specific challenge, development phase or longer engagement.
Process
I use a phased, hands-on development process to turn ideas and technical challenges into tested, manufacturable products. With each phase, the product evolves and key risks are reduced..
About De Faberiek
De Faberiek is an Amsterdam-based freelance industrial design and product development studio founded by Thijs Faber. I support companies in developing and improving physical products through industrial design, mechanical engineering and hands-on prototyping. With in-house mechanical and electronic prototyping capabilities, ideas and technical principles can be build and tested early in the development process.