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PREMIUM COFFEE TAMPER CAD ERGONOMICS CMF TECHNICAL DRAWING DMF 3D PRODUCT RENDERING
I engineered an ergonomic premium coffee tamper built to ensure perfectly level tamping and consistent extraction pressure. Modeled in CAD, the design features a weighted stainless steel base and an interchangeable handle structured for reduced wrist fatigue. I applied strict DFM principles for precision CNC turning and knurling, ensuring minimal material waste and tight concentric tolerances. I delivered complete 2D technical drawings, a CMF spec sheet, and photorealistic renders highlighting the brushed metal and turned hardwood finishes.
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Guitar knobs turning, jittered depth of field, rendered in Eevee with raytracing on. Trying to see how close I can get to that Cycles-style DOF without the Cycles wait times.
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Getting Cycles-style depth of field out of Eevee with raytracing is exactly the kind of workflow hack more people should be talking about. What's your typical render time on a shot like this compared to what Cycles would've taken?
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Designed this portfolio footer with a retro-inspired interface, modern UI details, and a stronger project CTA. Every component was built to make the experience feel intentional from start to finish.
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The dot-matrix display aesthetic paired with those subtle orange glow accents gives this footer so much personality.