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“Thanks to everyone who helped me with my postcard design. They listened, responded quickly to my questions and my requested changes, and delivered the design within the timeline that was promised. I’d highly recommend them and I look forward to working with them again.”
They were amazing to work with, from the branding and design process to the communication. I am still in awe of my logo and the good vibes from working with them. Thank you Sara for the logo (it’s just gorgeous) and for the great communication and being an awesome guide through this process.
Peterman designed my business cards, and I found them to be easy to work with and provide exemplary results. I’ve gotten multiple comments on my cards since. If you want to have a business card that stands out, I would certainly have them design it
Ian helped me with my project from start to finish. They worked through any issues with my design and delivered a finished product that I am very happy with. They are creative in their approach and able to foresee any issues before they arise – saving time and money in the end. I will definitely use Peterman Firm again.
Used Peterman Firm for their CAD/3d modeling services and the outcome was awesome. Ian is very easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable and delivers great results with a fast turnaround. I would highly recommend them for any CAD or 3d model assistance.
Top notch CAD work, design, etc! Ian = best!
Thanks for all of your work for Crayster. You found me a company to manufacture our product… We are doing great and appreciate all of your help!
Ian and his team at the Peterman Design Firm worked with us to create enclosure solutions for two of our products. Through meeting with our engineering staff they were able to understand the specifics of the product, problems we were facing, and provide valuable feedback. The concepts generated by Ian and his team were great, and I would recommend the Peterman Design Firm to anyone looking for Industrial Design or Product Development services.
I think the site looks great, I like the formatting in relation to where you go for information. Thanks very much… nice job Ian!
Thanks Sara, everything looks great!
Thank you for the presentation. This is what I needed and we are already discussing this with our investors now. We will get it done.
Ian created the CAD file to get our prototype developed, which we easily had 3d printed, and so on. Really lucky to have found him, does great work at a great price. Would do business with again!
I hired Ian for a special design project. He does a good job of working with you until you are completely satisfied with the results. He is flexible and responsive. I would highly recommend.
We have been working with Ian for awhile now , delivery of drawings is fast , reliable and reasonable. Our company needs this service on a fairly regular basis and has been very satisfied.
I own a company that sells cat toys and needed a CAD drawing for a small product. Peterman Design happily accepted my job. They were very fast, reasonably priced, and made me feel like I was their biggest customer. I will definitely hire them again for future projects.
Ian is a true and well refined professional. I came to him with a wild idea and he helped jumpstart it into reality. There is a large gap in between an imaginative idea and a tangible product in hand for market. I couldn’t have started on my venture without the expertise of the Peterman Design Firm . Great listening, constructive feedback, reasonable rates, and great follow through. He will be my first go to for brainstorming and designing my next line of products.
I’ve worked with Ian for a short while now and immediately see that he is a valuable colleague to my business. Professional, responsive, and a good communicator. He is a pleasure to work with.
I interviewed many designs firms. The Peterman Design Firm excelled in all aspects from the very beginning. Communication is key with projects like this and I could not have been more pleased. This firm knows how to take an idea, understand it, interpret it, and get the ball rolling fast~so quickly and so efficiently. I cannot say enough good things about my experience. 100/100 in my book!! Thank you!
Peterman design did a great job helping with product development. I was able to design my own product than have Peterman develop their own. This provided a needed outside perspective. As an engineer I need products to function in places where there are different chemical changes to materials, shapes, and parts of the product, Peterman understood this
Fast and quality service. I would definitely use this service again.
Very professional. Fast. He does a great job. Just as expected!
Ian Peterman has a comprehensive knowledge of Industrial Design, and the curiosity to match his expertise. He engages fully with the client to insure that the best possible outcome is reached; with easily understandable designs, and an outlined process to arrive at a product, the design is factory ready. I’d recommend the Peterman Design Firm to any company who wants to simplify the process of development and arrive dependably at attainable options for their product.”
I highly recommend Ian Peterman. While working with Ian an nLIGHT, I found him to be consistently pleasant, tackling all assignments with dedication and a smile. . He is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.
I highly recommend Ian’s Mechanical Engineering design capabilities and work ethic. Working with Ian on a new product development was a pleasure and his creative thinking outside the box enabled us to meet our design objective on time. Ian’s focused effort and creative thinking gave our product the design advantage we needed to set it ahead of the competition.
Ian is an amazing business owner. He is the type of person that, when he realizes he doesn’t know something, actually invests the money and time to learn it. This attitude cascades into his business ten fold! He wants to give his customers the best service possible, and he is willing to take the time to learn what they really need and want. His attention to detail and organize skills show in all of the work he does. This is very important when working with a very detailed project, helping him get things right the first time. I highly recommend working with Ian in any project that demands a solid analytical mind and excellent attention to detail!
I am currently working with them in developing a logo, label and website. The entire process has been smooth and enjoyable. The logo concepts they have come up with are even better than what I had envisioned. Their staff is professional, communicates consistently, and sticks to a schedule. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a graphic design solution.
We love this company! They are proficient, knowledgeable and a creative team of Graphic designers. We definitely recommend this company to everyone out there
They are very effective at communication and always pay attention to their customers’ needs.

A lot of ground has been covered in our discussions, and we appreciate the ideas you helped us come up with.

I very much enjoyed working with Ian Peterman. Ian was a good listener and creative thinker, and he was responsive to the evolving needs of my project. The job was finished on time and on budget, which, needless to say, is an important component to a productive relationship. I hope we get a chance to work together again in the future!
Thank you for the presentation. This is what I needed and we are already discussing this with our investors now. We will get it done.

We needed a CAD drawing for a Custom Pool Table we designed for a customer. We were very pleased what the Peterman Design Firm made for us. Quick service and a great job. We will definitely use them in the future. Thank you for a great job. We really appreciate the job you did for us.

Pretty cool how close the first customer systems are to the OG design – everyone loves the design.

I’ve used Ian for CADs of our entire product line, and it’s been an great ongoing experience working with him. He’s got a good sense of what we’re trying to accomplish with the overall big picture, but can get down into the details as well. That, and his pricing is very reasonable, particularly given how knowledgeable he is.

I have followed Ian for several years starting while he was still completing a rigorous industrial design program. He helped my company with several furniture shop drawing projects. He has stayed in contact and I have seen his career grow to now having his own firm and completion of many successful projects for clients. I can recommend his services.
During his tenure at nLight Ian was a great help within the mechanical engineering group. Ian demonstrated excellent CAD skills and attention to detail and could be trusted to get the job done on time.
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