Designing What’s Next
New Products, Services & Experiences
As a Senior Industrial & UX/Product Designer with 15+ years across Latin America and the U.S., I turn complex technical challenges into responsive, human-centered solutions through a multidisciplinary lens, connecting systems thinking, data-driven strategy, and technical execution.
About
Who I Am
I'm Manuel Garrido-Rodriguez, a Senior Industrial & UX/Product Designer based in Decatur, GA, with 15+ years of experience spanning mechanical and industrial design, UX/UI, and technical project leadership.
My career runs from engineering mill lining components for copper mining operations across Latin America, to leading new product sales at an elevator company, to designing digital products and building resource development systems for sustainability focused nonprofits in Atlanta.
I work at the intersection of physical product engineering and digital experience design.
Skills & Disciplines
Product Design
Project Management
3D CAD
Systems Thinking
Mechanical Design
CNC
Industrial Design
Data-Driven
UX Design
Tools & Technologies
Projects
Selected Work
Services
What I Do
I deliver industrial design, engineering, and digital expertise to create thoughtful, functional solutions for complex challenges.
From concept development and prototyping to 3D modeling, production ready CAD assemblies, product development, and intuitive digital interfaces, I transform ideas into practical solutions ready to move forward.
Industrial Design
Engineering reliable metal components and mechanical systems, from heavy construction equipment to bicycle frames, designed with 3D and AutoCAD technologies.
Contact
Let's Build What's Next
Have a product, service, or complex challenge in mind? Let's talk about how design, engineering, and technology can turn ideas into meaningful, tangible solutions.
