About Midplane Designs

Midplane Designs LLC is an owner-operated design company based in California, founded in January 2026. I specialize in parametric 3D modeling, product development, and production-ready design for practical parts, tools, fixtures, and creative projects. I am a licensed civil engineer with over 25 years of CAD experience.

What I Do

I help turn ideas, sketches, prototypes, and existing models into organized, editable, production-ready designs. Projects often include:

  • Parametric 3D models

  • Custom parts and tools

  • 3D-printable designs

  • Product development support

  • Redesigning or improving existing models

  • Documentation for future edits and production

A major focus of my work is creating models that can be iterated, modified, reused, and customized reliably over time.

How I Work

Every project starts by understanding the goal, the constraints, and how the design will actually be used. From there, I define the important dimensions, functions, and requirements before building the model.

A typical project includes:

  • Reviewing the existing idea, sketch, model, or problem

  • Defining the key requirements and constraints

  • Building a clean, scalable model

  • Reviewing and revising based on feedback

  • Delivering the final files and documentation

The goal is to deliver a useful design that works now and can continue to work as needs change.

Deliverables

Depending on the project, deliverables may include 3D prints, production files, drawings, and/or documentation.

Payments and Invoicing

Payments are handled through simple online orders or invoicing using Squarespace billing. Customers and clients can make secure online payment options, including major credit and debit cards, ACH bank transfer, and supported digital wallet or installment options when available.

Professional and Reliable

Midplane Designs is a registered California LLC, and I take a professional, accountable approach to every project. I focus on clear communication, realistic timelines, and delivering what was agreed upon.

Professional references are available upon request.

Midplane Designs is built around practical problem solving and clean modeling practices. Whether the project is a custom part, a production-ready model, a 3D-printable design, or a creative idea that needs technical development, the focus is the same: bringing your ideas to life.