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Understanding Industrial Design – Part 2

March 3, 2026 By Cyrus

This is the second phase of the Manager development effort. With clear requirements in place, the next phase focused on concept development. Industrial design sketch exploration translated functional needs and hardware architecture into early visual directions.

The team started a space budget effort, looking at how components could be laid out and what the minimum size could be 

This phase bridged high-level utility with a modern, approachable aesthetic. We explored form factors, internal architecture, interface placement, and access points.

Preliminary sketches included some manufacturability and user experience considerations

Concept ideation allowed the team and the customer to discuss tradeoffs early—before committing to detailed engineering—ensuring the design direction supported both experience and feasibility.

As the concept was refined, the team started looking at colors, materials, lighting and cable routing

#IndustrialDesign #ConceptDevelopment #ProductDesign #UserCentricDesign #HardwareInnovation #UIUX #RPMTech

Filed Under: Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Development

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