Senior Event CAD Designer for Global Brands
3D Visual
20+ years of technical drawing and 3D for large & small -scale events, exhibitions and high-end installations.
Lead CAD for Qatar Economic Forum, Netflix, FIFA and more
2D plans, 3D models, visuals and build-ready drawings
Fast, accurate, collaborative with your production team
CAD Plan
Design
Reality
Key Projects
Qatar Economic Forum – Qatar
Senior CAD designer for 6 years, scanning venue options, 3D modelling, creating plans, elevations and visuals for the entire event and managing site build.
Netflix Leadership Event – London
Design lead for a high-impact European leadership event, balancing A/V demands with spatial design and coordinating the wider creative team.
The Best FIFA Football Awards – Qatar
Senior CAD lead on a 4-week delivery, providing full construction drawings and floorplans for a stage with large LED screens for VVIP guests.
Lutron Design Centre – London
Design lead for a premium experience centre, integrating complex technology, RFID readers and flush-mounted hardware into bespoke furniture.
Lutron Exhibition Stand – Barcelona
Senior CAD designer for a high-end stand, providing full build drawings and 3D views for environments simulating natural daylight cycles.
Mobile World Congress – Qatar
Design lead managing teams for main and satellite stages, overseeing graphic production and managing all client updates and technical changes.
Design
Reality
Expertise
2D Floorplans & Elevations
20 years drafting experience, creating floorplans, site surveys, roads, bridges, elevations and bespoke furniture, often from scan data or site visits.
3D Visuals
Creating realistic renders by modelling in Vectorworks and rendering in Twinmotion, pairing visuals with final installation photos to show accuracy.
3D Modelling
Building detailed 3D models of venues, buildings and environments in Vectorworks and SketchUp, originally coming from Revit/BIM, to avoid design and spatial conflicts.
Laser Scanning
20+ years using laser scanners on everything from micron erosion in columns to large tank ranges, hotels and caves worldwide, to capture accurate data for design.
Services
Event CAD for Large-Scale Events
Plans, elevations and 3D for large conferences and forums like Qatar Economic Forum, leadership events and awards shows. Down to small intimate C-suite meetings.
Exhibition & Experience Design
High-end exhibition stands and brand experiences for clients like bp and Lutron, including build-ready drawings.
Design Lead & Project Support
Leading design from concept to delivery, coordinating 2D/3D teams and working closely with production and clients.
About Stephen Harding
Senior CAD Designer with over 20 years of experience.
I am an experienced Senior CAD Designer with over 20 years of drafting experience, including more than 9 years focused on event design. Based near Saffron Walden (South Cambridgeshire) I have expertise in technical drawing and 3D modelling, I bring a unique blend of precision and creativity to every project.
I excel at developing design solutions that push boundaries while meeting the demands of even the most complex briefs. My work spans global events for a wide range of clients, consistently delivering impactful and technically sound designs. Passionate about the intersection of technology and experience, I am always exploring emerging tools and techniques to elevate event production. My forward-thinking mindset and collaborative approach make me a valuable asset to any creative team. When I am not working, I enjoy DIY projects, going out on my bike and spending time with my family.