Top 10 prototyping tips (+ comparisons)

As product developers, there is no better way of learning how well your concept will work is to build a physical prototype.

Depending on your specific requirements, your prototype doesn’t need to be super elaborate or complicated.

In essence, your prototype should be designed to answer questions you still have about your design. You may need to verify functionality, performance, assembly fitment, ergonomics or other crucial attributes that may have been too difficult to assess through sketches, 3D CAD or other “desk-based” tools and evaluations.

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Design = Change for the Better – Part 1 of 3

“Innovation” is a magically ambiguous word, leaving pretty much everything to your imagination in terms of what it means, and how to achieve it.

To me, innovation is all about “implementing change for the better” otherwise, why bother?

It’s time we stopped theorising about innovation, and actually started doing. Leave it to the academics to rationalise, define and debate – we’re here to make things better, and innovation is the key.

So, how do you innovate?

(Beware – design rant approaching…)

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