2019 Schedule
Maker
From Cocktail Napkin to Mass Production - How to Navigate the Design Process, Prototyping, and Prepare for Manufacturing.
Nothing about the process is easy, but completing the process can be very rewarding.
Learn from an Industrial Designer with extensive experience in Mechanical Design and Design for Manufacture the process that takes your idea from concept to a manufactured product.
Learn about the various steps in the process, terminology, various manufacturing and materials involved, how to talk to the various professionals involved in the process and the differences between domestic and foreign manufacturing.
Topics will include: what to expect when engaging a designer or engineer, the importance of data gathering & research, concept development and prototyping, product identity, manufacturing materials and process and designing a product that meets the needs of your customer as well as the requirements for efficient manufacturing.