About

Who We Are

DodosCreative is a founder-led engineering and design consultancy based in Richmond, BC, Canada helping bring ideas to production-ready reality. With a background in mechanical engineering and experience in large-scale manufacturing environments, we focus on delivering practical, manufacturable solutions that balance performance, cost, and quality. Our work is driven by structured problem-solving, clear communication, and long-term client trust.

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Our Approach

We take a manufacturing-first approach to product development. Design decisions are made with production, assembly, and scalability in mind—reducing risk and avoiding costly redesigns. By aligning engineering rigor with clear communication, we help clients move efficiently from concept to manufacture.

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The Founder

DodosCreative is led by Ansen, a mechanical engineer with hands-on experience in product design, new product introduction, and manufacturing process development. With over five years of consulting and freelance experience, he has delivered engineering and visualization work for a range of products, bringing concepts from early ideas through to production-ready designs.

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Why DodosCreative

The name DodosCreative reflects both origin and purpose. “Dodos” references the dodo bird, native to Mauritius—the founder’s home country—while “Creative” represents the drive to design, build, and improve through thoughtful engineering. Together, the name embodies intentional problem-solving grounded in real-world application.