Industrial designers should avoid cliches and use their own words. This will allow them to avoid any mistakes and keep costs manageable. Mistakes can slow down production and add extra cost. It can also lead to costly samples made before the mistake is detected. In addition, mistakes can lead to a lack of communication between the designer and client.
Work in close collaboration with your designer
If you are considering working with an industrial designer, there are some things you should consider. First, make sure that you don’t create a nondisclosure agreement. Many industrial design students need to include their work in their portfolios when they are looking for jobs, and they may not want to sign an agreement that limits how they can use their work. You can prepare your engineering students for these types of collaborations by introducing them to topics related to ID, and encouraging them to do 3D modeling and sketching. This will help develop their visualizing skills.
Another important element of collaboration is understanding the process of the partner team. It is helpful to have a monthly or after-hours meeting to learn more about their design process. By doing this, you can improve communication between the design team and the engineering team.
Stay up-to-date on regulations
Industrial design is a form of design that combines aesthetics and usability with mass-produced goods. Its goal is to improve the commercial appeal of the product. Examples of successful industrial design goods include the Apple iPhone and the Bugatti Veyron car. Because the market for industrial design goods is so competitive, ensuring the protection of IP rights is important to make the most of your design.
Use a thought-terminating cliche
To close a discussion or get your point across quickly, you can use a thought-terminating cliche. These are commonly used words and phrases that serve a purpose. They help to end debates and shut down potentially useful conversations. You should use a thought-terminating cliche when it is appropriate.
Don’t use the diagram cliche
The “look, did you see the diagram?” cliche is a common ploy in TV commercials, point of sale materials, and other design communications. Many designers will create dodgy, unscientific diagrams in illustrator or photoshop to give the illusion of thoroughness. Unfortunately, these methods give the impression of thoroughness while delivering little real value.
