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Industrial design portfolio tips & application advice

Industrial design portfolio tips & application advice

We see that some talented students have trouble presenting themselves and their work. Therefore we created this post to share our tips and preferences. We hope that this information will help you to get accepted into our studio. (or somewhere else… 😉

The value of product design in branding, and why you should be doing it different

The value of product design in branding, and why you should be doing it different

Translating your core brand value into understandable product design features should be the main focus of you and your company. And we see a lot of companies where the product is an afterthought in their (re-) branding process, or worse, not even mentioned. But if you had to explain why you love a certain brand, where would you start? You would start with the product.

5 Tools to design a better User Experience in a connected world

5 Tools to design a better User Experience in a connected world

More and more consumer electronics are becoming connected. To prevent your end user from getting lost somewhere in between the intangible digital world and your physical product, it is important to apply an overarching user experience (UX) perspective. A quick look into my world as a User Experience & Product Designer at SLIMDESIGN and some of the tools that we like to use!

How to write an effective design brief for your project

How to write an effective design brief for your project

The design brief is the foundation of any project. A good design brief saves development time, mitigates risk, and reduces costs. It clarifies the requirements, roadmap, and goals of your project and is beneficial for communication between your design agency and manufacturers/suppliers.

Kickstarter Tips & Advice

Kickstarter Tips & Advice

For small start-ups and entrepreneurs bringing a product to market can be a daunting and complicated endeavor, but it doesn’t need to be. Here we give tips and advice.

How to bring your new product to market

How to bring your new product to market

  Not all our clients know that there are several different ways to develop your product and bring it to market. In the majority of cases, there are already similar products on the market. If the manufacturer is located in Asia, they are often happy to produce a...

Intellectual Property: The Full Guide

Intellectual Property: The Full Guide

Many clients struggle with the question of what they need to do in order to protect intellectual property (IP). To provide some useful insights, we have created this article, including tips, links, and example documents. Disclaimer:Intellectual Property legislation is...

Pros and Cons Crowdfunding

Pros and Cons Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding a Hardware Product High potential. High risk. Execution determines everything. Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have made it easier than ever to launch new products.You can raise capital, validate demand, and build momentum before...