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Conceptual Development
(Drawing- Rendering)
See
Ideation - Thumbnails
See
Styling
Conceptual design and
conceptual development is the power of new thought, which is the primary tool and process of
Industrial Designers with the explicit goal being the generation and
construction of innovative ideas or concepts. Conceptual design,
through ideation, conceptualization, thumbnail sketches, drawings and
renderings is
used to explore the unseen and unforeseen, to resolve problems and
create tools, products, devices and machines that add value, convenience or comfort to our lives. Conceptualization of new
products
can be a process that the designers look for what a user needs,
what a product is, what it can do, and how it is intended to be used. Industrial Designers
are know for their quick visualization capabilities and use
ideation sketching - and thumbnail drawings create conceptual designs from the user's
or consumer point of view considering and addressing the construction
and mass manufacturing of the design.
Industrial Design or conceptual design is very different from the
engineering design applied to the development of a product.
Engineering design specifies the
architectural or
structural mechanical performance, electrical and electronic systems
controls, human - mechanical or machine interface or user interface
details of how a product implemented. Engineering design is used for
addressing the mechanical and electrical systems integration of the
design meeting established standards, compliance, safety and performance,
specifying methods, applications
and approved
components for calculated results and reliability.
Engineering design may include scientific, technical, real world physics, mechanical,
electrical or electronic components performing and managing a complex
stem of mechanisms and sub systems including referenced technical data &
software technology. Conceptual design attempts to
use engineering design, new technologies and referenced data as a
launching point, to set
the stage for conceptual development (
Brainstorming ) for inventions, patents, and
product enhancements filling a general demand, market niche or
specific user need.
Conceptual design
and thinking - out of the box - is the power of Industrial Design and
the construction of new 3D innovative ideas or concepts. Communicating these new ideas or concepts and bringing them to reality
starts with mastering orthographic and perspective drawing
techniques to create the illusion
of 3D on 2D.
See Ideation
- Thumbnail Sketching and
3D Development
Process.
The process of industrial design and conceptual development, ideation or conceptualization involves
a set of steps for translating the design specifications requirements
and considerations into a conceptual or user - product interface design.
The process begins by starting form the big picture point of view and
moving closer into the details, getting at the schematic – simplistic
core of an application, "the primary concept" proceeding to
organize and prioritize the requirements and possible solutions from the
users' point of view. The designers typically with market research
and focus analysis, are working towards a thorough understanding of the
product requirements and the users and range of user requirements to be
developed.
The initial result is typically an outline or schematic layouts that may
be further developed.
See also
Styling
The conceptual design process steps involve the following:
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Define a clear and defined
problem statement and or primary theme or concept. A concise
statement of what the application or problem is and what it is
not. It clearly defines the boundaries of the
application and characterizes the overall users' view of the
product application,
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Describe user
roles and their requirements. A list of whom the target market users are,
what roles are in their use of the product application, and what is
important to them -- such as efficiency, time saving, convenience
short-cuts, etc.,
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Define and prioritize measurable objectives, constraints and
considerations.
Operational definitions specify how the product or
machine design will be measured against the objectives, for example, in
usability testing. Constraints define the design space within which
the objectives may be achieved, such as display resolution, response
time, and availability of a pointing device.
Objectives for the
Human Factors
and User Interface are the designers' intentions such
as:
- to reduce repetitive tasks,
- to have users feel in control, and
- to provide satisfactory feedback on results.
Explicit conceptual design,
Brainstorming and making connections
between market solutions is the strength and nucleus of our services in
applying the art, science and engineering of industrial design to create
a solid, foundation on which to build a successful user-centered
products. A simple, well-defined conceptual design phase that is
clearly and accurately illustrated makes life easier for the people who
have to learn and use the product.
See also
Ideation - Thumbnails
See also
Styling
See also ID 3D
Development Process
See also
CAD-CAE-CAM 3D Development Process
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