How is a new product created? Why do some brands consistently deliver new products that customers love? Following a good process often results in a successful product with a satisfying experience.
A new product is created from business, creative, and development inputs. Balancing these sometimes competing needs is important to create a successful product design. Collaboration allows team members to contribute from their respective core competency.
business strategy
industry trends
line plan
consumer research
statistician
visionary
creator
open-minded
problem-solver
user experience
project management
costing
manufacturing limitations
sampling
materials
Design does much more than make a product look good. Design is guided by a principles that serve the consumer. A brand design language builds on these principles to provide a consistent experience.
10 Principles to guide good design, established by Dieter Rams, founder of modern industrial design. Following these guidelines provides a satisfying experience to the consumer.
…is innovative
…makes a product useful
…is aesthetic
…makes a product understandable
…is honest
…is unobtrusive
…is long-lasting
…is thorough down to the last detail
…is environmentally friendly
…is as little design as possible
A brand design language translates a brand's unique values into a physical language. This allows products to authentically represent a brand.
Each phase is represented below and fits into milestones within the product cycle. This process may be adapted based on the complexity of the project.
1. research/ analysis
2. project brief
3. design ideation
4. design refinement
5. design review
6. design tech pack
7. prototype development
8. project freeze