Peter Yelton
Design Engineer
Blending artistic vision with technical expertise in full-stack development, AI integration, and 3D design to create innovative digital experiences.
About Me
I'm a Design Engineer with a unique background that bridges the gap between artistic creativity and technical innovation. With 4 years of experience at SFDS in Brooklyn, NY, I've evolved from an artist to a technical specialist, specializing in 3D printing and high-profile client projects.
My work spans from experiential marketing design for major brands like Dior, Hermes, and Ogilvy, to sculptural pieces for Madame Tussaud's and Mariah Carey. I've also contributed to innovative projects for Pfizer and Rivian, creating custom 3D printing solutions and automotive design components.
Today, I focus on full-stack development and AI integration, bringing my design sensibilities to create seamless digital experiences that combine aesthetic appeal with technical excellence.
- •Full-stack development with AI integration focus
- •4 years at SFDS (Brooklyn, NY) - Artist to Technical Specialist
- •High-profile client work: Dior, Hermes, Ogilvy, Madame Tussaud's
- •Freelance projects for Pfizer and Rivian
Featured Projects
Showcasing my work in AI integration, full-stack development, and mobile applications
A complex 3D ecosystem simulation featuring autonomous animal behaviors using state machines, terrain deformation, and selective physics simulation supporting 50+ concurrent entities at 60fps. Built with performance engineering including Zustand state management preventing cascading re-renders, Rapier.js physics optimization, and mobile-responsive 3D rendering. Features real-time terraforming tools, dynamic ecosystem evolution, and physics-based environmental interactions.
Technologies
A React Native/Expo mobile application that brings the AI recipe experience to mobile devices with offline capabilities and enhanced mobile-specific features.
Technologies
Experience
My professional journey from artistic design to technical engineering
Fractal Tech AI Accelerator
Intensive 60-hour/week accelerator focused on rapid AI application development and production deployment
Key Achievements
- •Delivered 3-5 pull requests daily across multiple full-stack TypeScript projects with Next.js and React
- •Shipped multiple complete AI-native applications to production within a 12-week timeframe
- •Leveraged AI SDK for rapid iteration while maintaining code quality and systematic development practices
Technologies & Skills
HOLDFAST-CIFARM
Built grant application system for NOAA partnership serving aquaculture research community
Key Achievements
- •Built a responsive proposal management interface with Next.js, implementing real-time draft persistence
Technologies & Skills
Scenic Fabrication Design Shop
Developed production pipeline and established department, transitioning from outsourcing to in-house 3D printing
Key Achievements
- •Developed a production pipeline and established the department, transitioning from outsourcing to in-house 3D printing
- •Maintained a database tracking printers, materials, and quality metrics to troubleshoot production bottlenecks
Technologies & Skills
Skills & Expertise
A diverse skill set spanning technical development, design, and 3D manufacturing
Blog & Insights
Thoughts on design, development, and the intersection of AI with creative work
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Let's discuss how we can work together.
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