194: The Importance of Sketch Design for New Hardware Products

21-09-2023 • 22 mins

Magnus Sköld, a seasoned industrial designer with two decades of experience under his belt, has traversed a remarkable journey in the world of design. His career commenced by crafting opulent interiors for private jets exclusively reserved for international royalty. From there, he transitioned to collaborating with major commercial airlines before further honing his skills with renowned brands, including Dell and several others. For the past few years, Magnus has held the distinguished role of Senior Industrial Designer at MAKO Design + Invent. Today, we are fortunate to have Magnus join us to delve into the art of product sketching, elucidate its profound significance, and explore the diverse realms of ideation sketching crucial for shaping innovative hardware inventions.

Here are the key takeaways from this episode:

The importance of sketch design for new hardware products
Types of sketches: 1) Written hand sketches, 2) Digital sketches, 3) CAD sketches
Product Evolution: Progression through different product elements, emphasizing significant changes at the outset, and refining with smaller changes as the process advances
Design Approach: Pyramid funneled approach for efficiency and cost-effectiveness and consideration of the minimum viable product for inventions

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