Forms Follow Function … in Product Design Especially
“Forms Follow Function” is an old key design concept that started in architecture in the mid of the XX’s. Modern
Design for Manufacturing (DfM)
Design for Manufacturing (DfM) is a systematic approach that emphasizes the ease of manufacturing during the product design phase, ensuring that products can be produced efficiently and cost-effectively. By integrating manufacturing considerations early in the design process, DfM aims to minimize production complexities and reduce material waste. This methodology fosters collaboration between design and engineering teams, ultimately enhancing product quality and accelerating time-to-market.
Is it Engineering or is it Art ?
Came the other day under this roof, which is a walkway on the other side … and was a bit
Plastics Design Tricks Collection
No plastics design theory, just plenty of illustrated examples of the most common plastic design features achievable with injection molding.
Keep low profile with acronyms when designing
We all came along once in a while with a nice & technical PowerPoint to read, where damn, there were
How to Reduce Product Cost by 15% (example)
Or how an already entry-level product can be even cheaper designed and manufactured, with no degradation of end-user experience. Value
Strange airport GPS coordinates plates
… or when bureaucracy or regulation takes over common sense in the airport? These latitude/longitude coordinates plates, all the same,
Handyman pump design review
When an unexpected liquid transfer is required, providing it is short-term usage and not too high flow capacity, these pumps
20 Best Tips to Design for Cleanability
In some industries, Design for Cleanability is just a must (food, medical), in all others, you may just want your
The Phase-Gate project model
or design project management in a nutshell in organized or regulated industries Based on the Product Development process, usually call
Fly Swatter Design Review
Even a very basic 2 parts mold fly swatter can have design flaws. The major defect here is constraint concentration