In industrial design, aesthetics and manufacturability move together. Material, tooling and cost constrain form from the first line.
In a contest, different designers solve the same function with different forms — valuable when the direction is not yet fixed.
What matters
- Material choice: plastic, metal and wood do not carry the same form.
- Production method: injection, machining and 3D printing impose different limits.
- Ergonomics: how does a handheld product sit in the hand?
- Deliverable: decide up front whether you need visuals or a 3D model.
State the scope clearly in the brief: appearance concept, or production-ready files?
