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Benefits of Hiring an Industrial Design Consultancy

Do you have an idea just ready to be developed? Or a complex problem that requires a quick solution? Let’s face it, launching a product is very hard! We know that it’s tempting to try and figure it out all by yourself. However, hiring an industrial design consultancy will greatly

Ergonomics in Industrial Design

Ergonomics plays an important role in industrial design, improving user-experience and productivity.
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Designing for the Internet of Things (IoT)

Hello, design enthusiasts! Today we are going to plunge into the internet of things, better known as IoT, where your coffee maker knows your caffeine priorities more than your best friend does, and the thermostat automatically readjusts itself as if it reads your mind. This is a fascinating, and at

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6 Essential Benefits of User Experience Design

Industrial design as a practice, balances aesthetics and functionality. However, there is one element which bridges the gap between a good and a great product—User Experience (UX). In essence, the main principles of UX are centered around creating memorable products for users which enhance their lives. This blog post will

Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Design: The Essential Differences

It is essential for industrial designers and mechanical engineers to work in harmony during the product development process. But how do they defer in their approaches to this discipline? In this article, we’ll let you know the similarities and the differences between mechanical engineering and industrial design.   Industrial Design

Latest Industrial Design Trends for 2024

Industrial design is a field that is constantly evolving, especially as technology becomes more and more advanced. Here at SurfaceID, we are constantly keeping up-to-date with market design trends. It ensures that we are designing products which are focused and relevant to what people actually want. In recent years, the

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The Straightforward Cost of Expert Industrial Design Services

Well, the most correct but annoying answer is: it depends! There is no fixed price for hiring an industrial design firm. It mostly depends on the scope of the project. Venous Light Medical Design Sketch Rendering   What are we defining? Industrial design is a profession that focuses on the

Virtual Reality and Industrial Design

Virtual Reality and Industrial Design

Industrial design is about imagination, conception and ultimately, sharing a vision with the rest of the world. What if we could interact with it at the earliest stages? Ever since the release of the first HTC Vive in 2016, virtual reality is mainstream and we’ve been able to realize how

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Understanding Computer-Aided Industrial Design (CAID)

What is computer-aided industrial design? Computer-aided industrial design (CAID) is simply the use of computerized software in the industrial design process. As opposed to traditional manual drafting, CAID is an automated process that greatly increases the efficiency of design alterations, concept testing and general optimizations. CAID grants designers creative freedom,

3 Reasons U.S. Companies Should Design Their Products in Montreal

Designing a product in Montréal is a wise idea for any American firm wishing to exploit into a weak currency, benefit from tax credits and harness a diverse and highly skilled pool of industrial designers. This post elaborates on these four key reasons to take your inventions across the border.