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Tag Archives: product design
Designing for Sustainability Is the Easy Part. Making It Work Is Harder.
I recently read the Punctuate Design article on sustainable product design practices for a circular economy, and it got me thinking about designing for sustainability. Their article does a good job of reframing sustainability as part of good design, not … Continue reading
Fail‑Safe by Design: Avoiding Catastrophic Product Failures [Podcast]
In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud explore the concept of fail-safe design, the idea that when something goes wrong, your product should fail in a way that protects the user rather than endangering them. They discuss … Continue reading
Getting It Right from the Start: Essential Guide to Working with Manufacturers [Podcast]
Are you gearing up to manufacture a new electronic / hard good product? In this episode, Renaud and Adrian break down exactly what you need to prepare before starting with a manufacturer. These insights could save you time, money, and … Continue reading
How Life Cycle Assessments Drive Product Sustainability Changes [Podcast]
In today’s episode, we’re exploring Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) — a critical tool for manufacturers and product developers aiming to improve sustainability and meet growing regulatory demands. You’ll learn why understanding a product’s entire life cycle — from raw material … Continue reading
3 “Must-Follow” Product Design Optimizations & Best Practices [Podcast]
Paul Adams, senior engineer and head of new product development at Sofeast, spills the beans on 3 key product design optimizations and best practices that it pays to follow to have a successful product launch, namely: How to optimize the … Continue reading
When to do Design Reviews on Innovative Hardware Products? [Podcast]
Adrian hosts and Renaud goes deep into design reviews which can really save your skin by identifying and fixing problems that can lead to defects and failures. What kinds of product design reviews can be done to reduce problems, and … Continue reading
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AI Product Design: How to use AI early during Industrial Design (Examples)
AI product design appeals to today’s industrial designers who are looking for improvements in efficiency and creativity. We’re going to explore how combining two innovative AI tools, ChatGPT and Midjourney, could change the way designers approach the early concept discovery … Continue reading
Elon Musk Biography: DFM Learnings and more!
Sofeast’s CEO Renaud flies solo in this episode and discusses what he thought of the recent Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson. What can we, the manufacturing community, learn from this enigmatic character? As you’ll hear, one of his specialities … Continue reading
The Benefits of a Feasibility Study (during new product development)
Renaud and Adrian talk about what a feasibility study for new products is, its benefits, and everything you need to know in order to implement yours. This will really help you to identify potential issues long before you manufacture your … Continue reading
