by Robert Footitt | 8 Jul, 2026 | Disability Design, Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
We don’t talk about this side of things enough, but we really do love what we do here at RF3 Design. It’s not just a means to an end! 😄 So what do we love about it? Most of it actually… but we’ll be more specific. The variety is the big...
by Robert Footitt | 23 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
I thought it was worth putting together a clear overview of what I actually do at RF3 Design. It covers more ground than people sometimes realise! 1. The big one is product development, from initial concept through to manufacture-ready designs. 📝 I work with...
by Robert Footitt | 23 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
You might know that I’m a big fan of Alibre for my design work and it’s what I always recommend to beginners!There are a lot of CAD systems out there, but for me it stands out in a few ways.The licensing model is the first thing worth mentioning. Unlike a lot of the...
by Robert Footitt | 22 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
Whilst I’m happy to work with businesses of any size, typically much of my work is with smaller businesses and that is where I feel I can add the most value.Having spent years working on projects at lower volumes, I’ve built up a solid understanding of the...
by Robert Footitt | 22 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
Thought I’d shine a bit more light on a product I helped develop for a client, the Purcy Chair Co., after my post for Pattern a couple of weeks ago.A few years ago, Aaron Gibson approached me about developing a portable barber’s chair that needed to be significantly...
by Robert Footitt | 21 Apr, 2026 | Mechanical Design, News, Product Design
If you’re a small business or startup, you might have this problem…You have a solid idea, some sketches, maybe a prototype – but everything is stuck on paper.My company, RF3 Design, can step in at this point!I help small businesses turn ideas into:-...
