Hello!

My name is Evan, Rapid Designs is an entity created to represent my designs, mindset, and capabilities within the design space for a myriad of outlets.

I primarily focus on the performance automotive aftermarket space with numerous designs for a range of chassis including Mazda Miata (MX-5)s, Toyota Supras, Honda S2000s, Honda CRXs, and others. These components serve purposes such as aerodynamic tools, ergonomic aids, heat extraction, and cosmetics.

I began this journey in mid 2020 when I purchased my first 3D printer, an Ender 5+. I quickly realized the limitless capabilities I had at my fingertips, but prior to reaching these I needed to climb the steep learning curve of CAD, 3D modelling, FDM printing, material science, and engineering practices. Without prior engineering experience (despite a handful of college classes), all of these skills were self-taught through trial and error, reading, testing, and support from friends and family.

As I was developing these skill sets, I started to see the ways I could integrate my new-found hobby with my existing love, cars. Printing body panels for improved aerodynamics and cosmetics, shift knobs for better ergonomics, and the like quickly became an obsession. My first foray into combining these hobbies happened to be in collaboration with Flyin’ Miata, a leading retailer for OEM and aftermarket parts for the Mazda Miata community in the US. It’s with their help that I was able to realize the marriage of these hobbies with my first ever design, the antenna delete. With some guidance from Flyin’ Miata, the antenna delete proved to be a popular product and is still listed for sale on their website! Although it might not be the flashiest, most in-depth design, its something I am dearly proud of. Check it out for yourself here

Since the Antenna Delete, the chassis that’s received the most focus is the 2019+ Toyota A90 Supra. I currently compete in local “Time Trial” series with the SCCA in the Ohio/PA region with my own A90 Supra that utilizes numerous parts designed by myself. Through competition I test and iterate on my designs for others to use on their own cars.