Fractional Product Design Engineering
for Hardware Ventures
Creating Change
Profit
Enables
Purpose
Venn Projects Ltd provides fractional product design engineering services from our base near Banbury, between London and Birmingham in the UK.
We specialise in helping early stage ventures in micromobility, e-bikes and electrical appliances get from concept to mass-manufacture; all in a commercially savvy and responsible fashion.
We’re here to help when you need experience & impact without making the permanent hire.
Find our more here.
Participated in 100+ Projects
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15 Years in Industry
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Named on 2 Patents
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1 RedDot Bicycle Design Award
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1 Product in London's Science Museum
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Experience Across Multiple Product Categories
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Participated in 100+ Projects // 15 Years in Industry // Named on 2 Patents // 1 RedDot Bicycle Design Award // 1 Product in London's Science Museum // Experience Across Multiple Product Categories //
In their words…
Gerald Kiska
KISKA Founder & Managing Partner
”If you’re looking for someone who brings both technical depth and fresh thinking, who can lead but also get his hands dirty, Matt is that person. I’d happily work with him again.”
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"Matt joined us in Munich and right from the start showed that he wasn’t afraid of a challenge!
He took on responsibility fast—leading projects, building workflows, coaching young designers—and he always pushed things forward with energy and clarity. What I value most is that he doesn’t just ‘get the job done’; he questions, he rethinks, and he looks for the better way. That’s exactly the mindset needed in design projects.
He has the rare ability to move between the big picture and the detail. One day he’s shaping strategy or presenting at an international conference, the next he’s deep in engineering work or mentoring a junior team member. And he does it without ego—just focus and curiosity. People respect him because he leads by example and creates an environment where others can grow.
If you’re looking for someone who brings both technical depth and fresh thinking, who can lead but also get his hands dirty, Matt is that person. I’d happily work with him again.”
John Piper
Former Senior Engineer for Williams & Benetton Formula 1
”Matt is quite simply very talented and hard working - he's able to distill whats required quickly and frankly just get on with it. He's at the top my list to get the job done.”
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”Matt has played a major design and engineering role in two of my larger projects, from conception of the idea through to finished manufacture - both were a great success - I was very comfortable to hand over responsibiliy to him for key aspects knowing he would feed back when required.
He is technically very good indeed and so stays aware of the overal design goals but is able to focus in close and get those important details just right.
Matt is quite simply very talented and hard working - he's able to distill whats required quickly and frankly just get on with it. He's at the top my list to get the job done - I think this comes from his ability to be very organised and methodical and communicate well at every level.”
Tim Goodall
Former Senior Management Team Colleague
”Matt’s sharp mind and foresight were invaluable in driving projects forward, pre-empting challenges and ensuring their successful delivery.”
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“For nearly two years I had the pleasure of working closely with Matt, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most diligent and detail-oriented professionals I’ve encountered. His commitment to excellence is evident in every task he undertakes, no matter how complex or challenging. While many might shy away from intricate details in favour of simpler paths, Matt consistently leaned into complexity, understanding that true simplicity lies on the other side of it. His ability to navigate and master these complexities has been a key factor in delivering outstanding results.
Matt has a remarkable ability to think strategically, always considering the long-term implications of his decisions, especially when it comes to the environmental impact his decisions can have. His sharp mind and foresight were invaluable in driving projects forward, pre-empting challenges and ensuring their successful delivery. While his relentless pursuit of design and process improvement was inspiring, and a true asset to any team.”
Daniel Frintz
Lead Industrial Designer EU at Aventon, Former KISKA & Focus Bikes
“Matt is one of those guys you like to work with to solve your challenge. It was a pleasure to work with him and I can only recommend it!”
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“Matt is one of those guys you like to work with to solve your challenge.
Not only is he a really friendly and easy to get along with, but he also sees and understands problems fast.
With his sharp mind and organised way of working, he comes up with a thought-through plan to overcome and solve the roadblocks and challenges in the project.He is also able to lead teams through times of change and keep everyone engaged!
In the end, it was a pleasure to work with him and I can only recommend it!”
Sam Bernard
Former Engineering Director for EAV Cargo, CTO for PureElectric & Global Category Director for Dyson
Matt has a detailed understanding of the engineering process that comes from a genuine passion for its art. Matt delivers results.”
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“Matt is a confident and skilled engineer with exceptionally high standards and an incredible work ethic.
He has a detailed understanding of the engineering process that comes from a genuine passion for its art.
Matt delivers results. At EAV Bikes, he quickly assessed the product’s issues and then implemented solutions, leveraging the skills within the team and adding knowledge where the team was found wanting.
Matt always exceeded my expectations, so I'm confident to recommend him.”
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Scaling Pedal Powered Logistics
Transforming a startup’s MVP into a durable, standards-compliant, positive margin, and production-scalable, commercial electric vehicle. Built in the UK.
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Energy Efficient Electrical Appliances
Design-for-compliance, manufacturer implementation & range expansion of a category-leading product line in time for the 2013 EU Ecodesign energy label rollout.
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Transitioning to a Circular Economy
Leading the engineering associated with switching an existing business from a linear to a circular economy sales model.
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![A page of sketches showing the design development of a bicycle pedal.]()
Ideation
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![A detailed 3D rendering of a motorcycle's front suspension, disc brake, and frame, with components in various colors including red, yellow, black, gray, and pink.]()
3D CAD Modelling
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![A CNC machined prototype for a Vax Commercial vacuum cleaner electrical appliance with development sketches before proceeding to injection moulding tooling.]()
Design Development
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![FEA FEM CAE Solidworks Simulation Bicycle Frame]()
FEA - Structural Analysis
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![A bicycle rocker link optimised for lightweight and stiffness utilising Solidworks Simulation 3D FEA tools.]()
Topology Optimisation
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![Eco Design]()
Eco Design
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![T0 Tooling trials for an injection moulded plastic part in a South-East Asian factory.]()
Design for Manufacture
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![An Islabikes children's bicycle mounted to an ISO4210 fatigue testing fixture in a testing laboratory.]()
Lab Testing
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![A low-cost fatigue test validation rig developed using an Ardunio microprocessor and prototype electronics components.]()
Prototype Electronics
Every project is unique.
We can’t wait to hear about yours…
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