Product • Hardware
Titan65
A custom mechanical keyboard with hot-swap PCB, brass plates, and DfX-driven decisions for assembly, usability, and manufacturability.
Industrial design · Aspiring engineer · Maker
Hi, I’m Tiam.
I design and prototype physical and digital products – from mechanical keyboards and robots, to clean functional interfaces, and tools/educational content for students and makers.
Current focus
Industrial design foundations, hands-on hardware projects, and studying electrical engineering in Canada.
- Student-centred tutorials & resources
- Embedded and robotics prototyping
- Practical design-for-manufacturing decisions
About
I’m an industrial designer transitioning into engineering, based in Ottawa. I bring design thinking, prototyping discipline, and a strong interest in hardware to the engineering projects I work on.
I enjoy building tools, tutorials, and products that help students and engineers-in-training move from idea to working prototype as smoothly as possible.
What I do
- Prototyping for product design
- CAD & design for manufacturing
- Embedded systems & robotics projects
- Educational content & tutorials
Currently
- Studying Electrical Engineering in Canada
- Exploring robot dogs & cycloidal drives
- Building resources for student makers
Projects
Product • Software
Student Maker Tutorials
A series of tutorials introducing Onshape, 3D printing, and laser cutting for first-year engineering and design students.
Hardware • Product
Sample Subway - Nuclear Pressure Tube Sampling System
A hardware system designed to extract 30-80 mg material samples from CANDU reactor pressure tubes remotely. Integrates DC motors, load cells, and a custom spring-loaded sample container for automated material extraction.
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Work Experience
Project Manager
University of Ottawa MakerLab – Ottawa, ON Sep 2025 - Present- Provide guidance and support to students on client projects and design challenges.
- Teach and mentor students in CAD modelling, Arduino programming, and testing methodologies.
- Guide students through 3D printing and laser cutting workflows and best practices.
- Help students troubleshoot technical issues and refine their prototyping approaches.
Computer Technician/Sales/Key Holder/Floor Lead
Staples – Cranbrook, BC Feb 2023 - July 2024- Assisted customers with computer troubleshooting and repairs, explaining technical solutions in layman's terms.
- Provided expert advice on technology products, helping customers make informed purchasing decisions.
- Managed and controlled access to high-value products and handled security concerns professionally.
- Maintained store operations by processing transactions, restocking shelves, and supporting sales goals.
- Aided with the training of new staff and ensured knowledge of health and safety protocols.
Freelance 3D Designer
Automotive Parts Manufacturer Association – Toronto, ON April 2022 - July 2022- Created 3D models and design assets for product visualizations using SolidWorks and Fusion360.
- Worked remotely with international teams to develop UI/UX concepts for CES 2023 presentations.
- Created UI/UX wireframes, concepts and prototypes, including micro-interactions with Adobe After Effects and Figma.
Design Researcher
Humber College – Toronto, ON Nov 2021 - May 2022- Assisted in user-focused design projects through research and prototyping.
- Coordinated team meetings and organized design workshops.
- Developed 3D models for product concepts and manufacturing studies.
- Conceptualized crossover assignments for students in various faculties.
Co-Founder
Phase Studio – Toronto, Ontario Jan 2019 - July 2022- Designed and shipped custom computer electronic products globally.
- Provided product support and troubleshooting assistance to over 400 customers.
- Coordinated with manufacturers to maintain quality control standards.
- Generated over $225,000 in sales revenue within a single month through targeted marketing and distribution.
- Coordinated with manufacturing and distribution teams located in China with vendor representatives.
- Identified and implemented improvements, correcting firmware and hardware issues using C, KiCAD, and SolidWorks.
Skills
Engineering & Hardware
- Embedded systems (ESP32, Atmega32U4, Arduino ecosystem)
- Motor control (DC, stepper TMC2209, BLDC theory)
- Sensor integration (HX711, VL53L1X, IMU GY-521, Hall encoders)
- Power systems (Li-ion BMS, battery pack design)
- Oscilloscope, multimeter, circuit debugging
- Mechanical systems (cycloidal drives, linkage design)
Software & Programming
- Embedded C / Arduino C++
- Python (prototyping, control scripts)
- MATLAB (differential equations, plotting)
- Java & Kotlin (mobile app foundations)
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Git & GitHub workflow, Linux basics
Design & CAD
- CAD: Onshape (primary), Fusion 360, SolidWorks
- CAD: Onshape, Fusion 360, SolidWorks
- 3D printing (FDM tuning, PETG/ABS/PLA/HTPLA)
- Laser cutting & CNC routing
- Rendering (KeyShot, Blender cycles)
- DFX (Manufacture, Assembly, Usability)
- Tolerance & fitment design
Product Design & UX
- User-centered design research
- Wireframing & prototyping workflows
- Technical writing & documentation
- Instructional design (tutorials & content)
- Visual communication & visual design
- Portfolio & presentation design
Tools & Fabrication
- Soldering (through-hole & basic SMD)
- Battery pack fabrication (spot welding)
- 3D printer calibration & maintenance
- Hand tools & shop safety
- Bench equipment (power supply, oscilloscope)
Contact
Interested in collaborating, hiring, or bringing a prototype to life? Send me a message and I’ll get back to you.
- Email: tiambennett@gmail.com
- GitHub: github.com/TiamDesigns
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiam-morrow-rogers-40aa9212b