Development Topics
Deep dives into the core disciplines of building physical products.
Physical Product Development
Physical product development is the process of designing, engineering, validating, and manufacturing tangible products that must exist reliably in the real world.
Industrial Design
Industrial design (ID) defines how a physical product looks, feels, and functions for the human who uses it, bridging the gap between human needs and technical feasibility.
Product Prototyping
Prototyping is the rigorous process of building physical models to answer specific questions about form, function, and feasibility.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is the engineering discipline of optimizing a product design so it can be mass-produced efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively.
Hardware–Software Integration
Hardware-software integration is the coordination of physical constraints (sensors, battery, chips) with digital logic (firmware, cloud, app) to create a seamless user experience.
Product Strategy for Physical Products
Product strategy for physical goods requires balancing user desirability, technical feasibility, and business viability—factoring in BOM costs, retail margins, and inventory risk.