
Mike Loftus - Designer - Engineer - Consultant - Creator
Gliderobes
Bringing Custom Furniture to Life | 3D Configurator Developer at Gliderobes
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Design Automation Manager, Alfreton,
Derbyshire.
August 2020 - February 2022
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Gliderobes specialize in designing and manufacturing high-quality bespoke furniture across the UK.
In my role, I developed an online 3D configurator that empowers customers to design their own sliding door wardrobes—customizing dimensions, wall types, finishes, and interiors while seeing real-time updates in a 3D model in a web browser.
The system generates detailed proposals, including quotations, design drawings, and photorealistic renders, while also creating manufacturing data to streamline production.
I used DriveWorks (Admin, Live, Autopilot), SolidWorks, Photoview 360, and SWOOD to drive design automation, enhancing both customer experience and production efficiency.
Passionate about digital innovation in furniture design, I thrive on creating smarter, more interactive solutions.