Bird Buddy
AI-powered
bird feeders.
Smart feeders, hummingbird feeders, birdbaths and the camera module they share, from the first product to the second generation. We have been Bird Buddy's product development partner since 2022.
10+
Products engineered
$10M+
Across three Kickstarter campaigns
1M+
Units shipped
What we did
Role: mechanical engineering lead and the only product developer on the team, 2022 to present.
Products: accessories and improvements for the original feeder; the second-generation camera and the products built around it; several products that did not launch.
Delivery: some engineered end to end, others defined by us and run through engineering partners and suppliers.
Working between: industrial design, product management, electronics, tooling, component and assembly suppliers.
CES Innovation Awards Honoree, 2022 and 2024.
“I've never had to worry about manufacturing making major changes to design intent with Simon leading the charge.”