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Industrial
Designer
& Maker.

Industrial Designer specialised in complex product development, mechanical modelling, and large-scale Additive Manufacturing. From concept to physical prototype.

Ricardo Pereira
Patents
FDM Printers
150+
150+
FDM printers managed
2
International patents
3+
Teaching institutions
10+
Years of experience
What I do

Expertise & Skills

From applied research to serial production — with a focus on quality, innovation, and technical rigour.

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Additive Manufacturing

Managing large-scale FDM 3D printing operations, optimising production processes and materials science at an industrial level.

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CAD & Advanced Modelling

Parametric design, mechanical CAD and medical modelling (Mimics/3-matic), with extensive experience in injection moulding and investment casting.

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Product Development & IP

Proven track record in high-complexity electronic products, resulting in two international patents for liquid monitoring systems.

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Education & Mentorship

Lecturer and trainer at IPCA, ESAD and CENFIM, dedicated to preparing the next generation of designers and engineers for industry challenges.

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Applied Research

Research experience at INEGI, focused on the intersection of industrial design, engineering and materials science.

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Open Source & Maker

Contribuidor ativo das comunidades RepRap e Blender. Fundador da Mazecreative em 2016 para apoiar startups e empresas através de prototipagem avançada.

YouTube Channel

CAD À Designer

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Ricardo Pereira

Ricardo José Pereira

I am an Industrial Designer specialised in complex product development, mechanical modelling, and large-scale Additive Manufacturing. My career spans from research at INEGI to industrial furniture design, bridging the gap between creative design and rigorous engineering.

I currently manage operations at Evolt, overseeing a farm of over 150 FDM printers, focusing on production efficiency and materials science.

I founded Mazecreative in 2016 to empower startups and established companies such as MAKEIT and APISTECH through advanced prototyping and visualisation.

"If you don't like the world, you should create a better one."

Let's work together?

I am open to new projects, collaborations and opportunities. My inbox is always open.

designer@ricardopereira.org

📞 +351 933 630 873

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