What is Industrial Design (ID)?
According to Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), industrial design (ID) is the professional practice of designing products, devices, objects, and services used by millions of people around the world every day.
People often misunderstand the industrial design process, believing that because it is “industrial,” it must only apply to raw materials, goods, or services. In fact, every object we come into contact with in our homes, workplaces, or anywhere else in our daily routines are a consequence of industrial design.
The industrial design process is the most critical element of bringing a product to market. Industrial designers and engineers must consider every aspect of a product, focusing on the product’s manufacturability as much as its appearance and functionality. The ultimate goal of the industrial design process is to finalize a design that has lasting value for the end customer.
The Role of Design Thinking
At the core of great product design lies design thinking—a user-centered approach that prioritizes understanding customer needs.
🔍 Research-driven: By observing behaviors, conducting interviews, and analyzing user feedback, we uncover valuable insights.
✍️ Prototyping and validation: These insights shape ideas that are sketched, prototyped, and refined through user feedback.
⚖️ Balanced outcomes: Beyond creativity, design thinking ensures the product is desirable, viable, and feasible, addressing real-world needs.
Designers + Engineers = Innovation at Work
At IDofThings, collaboration between designers and engineers drives every project.
💡 Industrial Designers: Focus on user-centric designs that solve problems elegantly.
⚙️ Engineers: Ensure the product is manufacturable, cost-effective, and efficient, integrating Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles early in the process.
Why it matters:
✔️ Early alignment minimizes delays and costs.
✔️ Simplified, optimized designs accelerate time to market without compromising quality.
Through this synergy, IDofThings brings ideas to life—designing products that are not just functional but also transformative. We’re proud to create solutions that bridge creativity and practicality, delivering true value to users.
🚀 Let’s reimagine what’s possible!
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