Great designs are the first step towards production excellence. However, one vital component of the manufacturing process of these designs is to consider assembly and how this part of the process can be successfully executed. Whether you handle the assembly process or if it is done...
When it comes to industrial design for especially electrical products, being transparent about the materials used for products and what their capabilities are is key to instil customers’ trust. One way to instil this trust is by assigning an IP Code. An IP Code, also called...
Environmental design is as important as product design when it comes to consumer products. Being kind to the environment during each step of production is a mindset that every industrial designer needs to have, over and above having perfect product plans that are ready to...
As industrial designers, we know that there is a lot of “magic” and excitement when production for a new design kicks off. Each step takes you closer to the final product; however, you cannot get over that final step of product excellence if your design...
When we think of “plastics”, we are often immediately reminded of landfills filled with waste and undesirable materials that are bad for the environment. However, when used appropriately in design, plastics can be used with great success and produce minimal waste. To make the most of...
“Is my design good design?” When the famous German industrial designer Dieter Rams, the influential Braun consumer products and Vitsœ pioneer, posed this question in the 70s, he cemented a mindset that industrial designers today still follow. A mindset with its foundation in sustainability and not...
5 Key considerations for material selection when designing a product Having a structured, lean approach in place when designing a product is a key ingredient to achieve success. However, choosing the best materials for your project is just as important. Material properties can impact how a design will...
Lean manufacturing is at the core of any successful industrial design project. With its origins in the Toyota Production System – a management system focused on eliminating waste from every aspect such as overproduction, faulty products up to underused employees – this process inspires savvy...
Did you enjoy our previous blog on the cost-effective nature of prototyping? You might be wondering why we are today broaching the subject of 3D-printing prototypes and the reasons for it not always being a viable idea during the production process. Do not get us wrong: there are...
As industrial designers, rapid prototyping is the crucial second step of our design and manufacturing process. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to create meaningful final products that function as they should! It’s a fact that by using a variety of tools – from 3D design...