Ewan Wills is a UK-based freelance product designer with a background in robotics engineering. He runs a one-person studio that takes ideas from concept to manufacture for founders, startups, and small teams.

What services does Ewan Wills offer?

End-to-end product development: feasibility studies, first-principles prototypes, custom PCBs, embedded firmware, motion-system design, tolerance analysis, design for manufacture, and supplier handoff with drawings and bills of materials.

Where is Ewan Wills based and who does he work with?

Ewan is based in the United Kingdom and works with UK and international clients remotely. Most clients are founders and startups; engagements typically begin at concept-validation or prototype-to-production stage.

Is Ewan available for new projects?

Yes — the studio is open for new projects from May 2026 and accepts contact via the website. Typical reply time is within 48 hours.

What products does the studio sell directly?

Three: EWatch by Ewan Wills (an open programmable smartwatch with a full-colour touchscreen, £100 pre-order); EWrapper, a motorised hand-wrap roller for combat sports (£29, currently out of stock); and custom mouthguard cases with personalised art (£24, ships from the UK, bulk and team orders available).

Ewan Wills — freelance product designer in the United Kingdom

Ewan Wills is a UK-based freelance product designer specialising in robotics, mechatronics, and design for manufacture. He helps founders, startups, and small teams take ideas from concept to manufacture: feasibility studies, first-principles prototypes, custom PCBs, embedded firmware, motion systems, and supplier-ready manufacturing packages. The studio is open for new projects from May 2026; typical reply time is within 48 hours.

By Ewan Wills, freelance product designer. Last updated 2026-04-27. About Ewan · Contact · contact@ewanwills.co.uk

What does Ewan Wills do?

Ewan runs a one-person product development studio. Engagements typically follow four phases: discover (understanding the problem and constraints), prototype (rapid first-principles builds to de-risk the concept), refine (tolerance analysis, design for manufacture, iteration with real testing), and deliver (handoff with drawings, bills of materials, and a supplier-ready package).

Featured projects

MiniCapper — standalone laboratory device that caps and decaps vials for lab automation. Lab-tested; machined-metal build; designed for manufacturability.
EWatch by Ewan Wills — open, programmable smartwatch built around the ESP32-S3 with a 1.69″ full-colour touchscreen and USB-C. £100 pre-order, dispatch May 2026.
EWrapper — autonomous device that winds combat-sports hand wraps in under a minute. £29; currently out of stock with back-in-stock alerts available.
Custom mouthguard cases by Ewan Wills — two-colour 3D-printed cases that distinguish otherwise-identical mouthguards. £24, ships from the UK; bulk and team orders available.

What disciplines does the studio cover?

Mechanical: CAD, design for manufacture, machining, tolerance analysis.
Electronics: Custom PCBs, firmware, low-power and miniaturised design.
Robotics: Motion systems, gantries, controls, mechatronics integration.
Product: Prototype to market, supplier handoff, manufacturing packages.

What other projects has Ewan Wills built?

Past work spans client engagements, personal products, and university coursework. Selected projects:

Custom development board — reusable PCB platform that de-risks future electronics projects with a common feature set.
EWatch mini devboard — wrist-sized PCB carrying ESP32-S3, PMIC, USB-C, and display connector; precursor to the EWatch.
Powder dispenser — stackable feeder for accurate dispensing of microcapsules; feasibility study for an unconventional powder.
CNC milling machine — DIY CNC mill for aluminium machining; focused on mechanical accuracy, structural rigidity, and motion control.
Bolt pick-and-place — automated assembly using a Cartesian gantry and rack-and-pinion-driven Z-axis; optimised for repeatability and throughput.
In-ear vital sign monitor — master's project; custom PCB with NFC for temperature acquisition; ergonomic enclosure and companion mobile app.
CanSat — rocket-launched satellite-type system; first place among UK teams.
Spruci — modular, self-irrigating green-wall system, concept to functional prototype.
Astro — proof-of-concept waste-transportation system (university coursework); CAD, custom PCB, software, one-off prototype.
ScrubMarine — remotely operated vehicle for marine bio-fouling removal; rapid-print miniature versions for pitch showcasing.

Who is Ewan Wills?

Ewan Wills is a product developer with a background in robotics engineering, based in the United Kingdom. He works as a one-person studio: there is no account-management layer; the engineer doing the work is the same person clients communicate with.

Clients typically engage Ewan at one of two stages: (a) early-stage founders who need a concept proven before raising capital, or (b) startups with a working prototype who need to bridge it into a manufacturable product. The shortest path between idea and object — feasibility, prototype, DFM, supplier handoff.

How do I get in touch?

Email: contact@ewanwills.co.uk
Based: United Kingdom · Remote worldwide
Working with: Founders, startups, small teams
Typical reply: Within 48 hours
Open for: New projects from May 2026

Tell me the shape of the project — stage, constraints, timeline — and I'll come back with next steps. The website's contact form supports the same intake.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ewan Wills based?

The studio is based in the United Kingdom. Remote engagements with international clients are accepted.

Is Ewan accepting new clients?

Yes — new projects are accepted from May 2026 onwards. The studio is otherwise booked through early 2027.

What does a typical engagement cost?

Cost depends on scope, stage, and timeline. Typical engagements span feasibility, prototyping, refinement, and supplier handoff. Send a brief project description through the contact form and you will receive a scoped proposal.

Does the studio sell finished products as well as offer consulting?

Yes — three small-batch products are sold directly: EWatch by Ewan Wills, EWrapper, and custom mouthguard cases.