What to Look for:

What types of products qualify as "mechanical"?  Take a look around you; every day items such as bicycles, engines, chairs, structures, computer parts, airplanes, trains, bridges, etc., have all possibly been designed by mechanical engineers.  In particular, look at a bike.  My decision to make mechanical products began with the bicycle.  In this simple structure, three-four bars must rely on each other and support the other pieces of the bike to keep the frame intact.  Also, the wheels are made up of dozens of spokes which keep the wheels from collapsing as you drive over road bumps.  In addition, the whole drive system is powered by your legs pushing on pedals acting on a chain, in turn acting on a sprocket and gear assembly driving the rear wheel.  The bicycle is a perfect example of mechanical engineering. 

Introduce Yourself

As a mechanical engineer and graduate of Virginia Tech (go Hokies!), I have always had an eye for mechanically designed and innovative products.  However, when searching on the internet for household products with a mechanical basis, there is a huge shortage.  The only products available are usually prototypes, one-of-a-kind art pieces, or extremely expensive.  My thinking is that I can create mechanically-inspired, inexpensive gadgets and provide a unique market of products to the public.  Hopefully everyone will like the designs I come up with!