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It was a great opportunity to share our design process, showcase ongoing projects, and give students hands-on experience with our prototypes at our Unbox office! We were excited to connect with emerging talents and see their enthusiasm—a big shoutout San Francisco State University Industrial Design program for fostering such a great group of students. We can’t wait to see what they create in the future! #UnboxPD #IndustrialDesign #DesignEducation #FutureDesigners #Innovation #Design #FeatureFriday #SFSU

What are the steps we take to produce a product design? In the early stages, it’s more than aesthetics, a design must consider functionality, usability, marketability, and manufacturability. Steve Jobs once said:  “The design is not just what it looks like and feels like. The design is how it works” In continuing to show the development of the Longshot camera system, we thought it would be interesting to explore the use of Vizocm AI in concept development to evaluate how well design intent can be maintained. In using previous sketches to generate high-fidelity renderings we encountered some issues: 1. Past early-stage form exploration, AI appears limited in use.     2. For new inventions, it lacks the context needed to understand the product.  3. It can become more time-consuming as so many rejections are produced.  4. Maintaining design intent or consistency can be difficult if not impossible.  We would love to know your thoughts on how you use AI in your workflow:  ◾ Have you found it useful beyond early exploration? ◾ Where do you see its strengths and limitations? See more on our development of Longshot: https://lnkd.in/g7muEfdM #UnboxPD #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #DesignJourney #Innovation #ConceptDevelopment #EngineeringDesign #Creativity #WednesdayMotivation #AI #Vizcom

Bringing a product to market requires precision, strategy, and an iterative design process. Following our last exploration of Level 1 CAD modeling, we’re now looking at the Ubio Labs Solar Generator with a closer look at the user interface (UI), where usability, functionality, and clarity come together. Key considerations in this phase: ◾ Interface Location – By creating a top-mounted control panel, we can provide maximum visibility compared to front-mounted designs.  ◾ Accessibility & Storage – Ports and power supply were also top-mounted for greater accessibility, providing secure and visible storage space for devices.   ◾ Digital Display – Integrating an OLED display allowed for clear system communication. ◾ Tactile Controls – Providing physical buttons increases usability, particularly in emergencies. Each iteration refines the user experience, ensuring that technical capabilities align with clear, intuitive interactions. See more: https://lnkd.in/gdHsHGbH #UnboxPD #UbioLabs #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #IndustrialDesign #engineeringdesign #Design #Innovation #Technology #wednesdaymotivation

Bringing a product to life requires forethought and intentionality. This requires a rigorous and iterative process to ensure viability, market success, and return on investment. Within our design process, we are generating, refining, and curating ideas that address user needs, add value, increase functionality, and differentiate from competitors.  Picking up on our last posting of Longshot’s development, this week we look at concept sketching and its importance, which includes:  ◾ Divergent Thinking - Simultaneously addressing user, business, and manufacturing needs. ◾ Agility & Efficiency - Faster than any software tool, sketches can quickly visualize solutions.  ◾ Usability & Functionality - Through visual representation, we can easily conceptualize usage.  ◾ Brand Visual Language - Developing unique forms serves both marketability and establishing a strong visual corporate identity that builds recognition and trust. These sketches are the first step in shaping a precise, long-range camera system that delivers unmatched accuracy and performance. Stay tuned as we continue unveiling Longshot’s journey. See more: https://lnkd.in/g7muEfdM #UnboxPD #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #DesignJourney #Innovation #ConceptDevelopment #EngineeringDesign #Creativity

It’s National Industrial Design Day! Industrial design is about shaping experiences, solving challenges, and pushing boundaries. At Unbox Product Design, we bridge technology, usability, and brand storytelling to create products that enhance everyday life. Today, we celebrate the craft, curiosity, and impact of industrial design — honoring the designers who turn ideas into reality. A big thanks to Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and here’s to the future we’re shaping together! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gyVeiGZT #NationalIndustrialDesignDay #IndustrialDesign #Design #Creativity #Innovation #EngineeringDesign #DesignForImpact #UnboxPD

We are honored to receive the Best of the Best award in Personal Care, Wellness & Beauty for Design MasterPrize (DMP) 2024! The Design Masterprize (DMP) celebrates global excellence in design, recognizing work that pushes boundaries across product, communication, and graphic design. UHUE Custom Cosmetic Creator is redefining beauty with personalized, on-demand makeup—merging innovation with everyday convenience to elevate the quality of self-expression. Read more: https://lnkd.in/exhAChrH #UnboxPD #DesignMasterprize #UHUE #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #Innovation #BeautyTech #WenesdayMotivation #future #creativity #design

Picking up on our last posting covering Ubio Labs' Solar Generator, we’re excited to showcase the next crucial stage in transitioning from 2D concepts to Level 1 CAD modeling. By bridging early design thinking with engineering, we can ensure feasibility and effective product development. In this phase, we focus on: ◾ Defining system architecture - Establishing internal space, component layout, wiring layout, airflow, and optimal efficiency. ◾ Developing external geometry – transitioning artistic design intent to refined surfacing and three-dimensional solid forms. ◾ Constructing individual parts – Ensuring seamless fit, function, and manufacturability. ◾ Building CAD assemblies and relationships – Structuring components based on proposed processes for alignment and assembly. ◾ Selecting Colors, Materials, and Finishes – Aligning with the brand, target market, cost of goods, and design direction. With these foundations in place, this process brings us closer to an innovative final product ready for development. Stay tuned for more updates! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdHsHGbH #UnboxPD #UbioLabs #ProductDesign #CADModeling #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #IndustrialDesign #DesignProcess #EngineeringDesign #Innovation #Technology #ThursdayThoughts

We’re honored to announce that UHUE – Custom Cosmetic Creator has been recognized with the Good Design Award 2024 in the Personal category! GOOD DESIGN celebrates the world’s best in industrial and graphic design, recognizing products that go beyond function to embody excellence in form, innovation, and aesthetics. UHUE was designed to redefine personalized beauty—giving users full control to create, customize, and experiment with their perfect shades. We are proud of this recognition, our team, and our community! Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gGtG5DgY #UnboxPD #gooddesignaward #Innovation #ProductDesign #tuesdaymotivation #Inspiration #industrialdesign #creativity #future #design

We’re excited to share a look back at one of our past projects—the Longshot camera system, designed to give precise, long-range visibility to small objects. Every product is composed of hundreds, if not thousands, of ideas. To generate so many ideas, we thoroughly worked out a brainstorming process that allowed us to: ◾ Expedite the design process – Quickly and effectively develop, organize, and filter.  ◾ Address product requirements – Tackling needs on usability, marketability, and manufacturability.  ◾ Reveal product USPs – Discovery and develop unique selling points to differentiate the product and brand.  ◾ Defining technical challenges – Including technology integration, material consideration, part construction, and more.   ◾ Challenge assumptions – Testing and iterating ideas before committing to final designs. These early explorations laid the foundation for a product that enhances accuracy, visibility, and user experience. Stay tuned as we bring more details into the spotlight! Explore the journey: https://lnkd.in/g7muEfdM #UnboxPD #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #DesignJourney #Innovation #ConceptDevelopment #EngineeringDesign #Creativity #WednesdayMotivation

We're excited to announce our Summer 2025 Internship opportunity at Unbox Product Design! Looking for a bright talent to join us in our new San Francisco studio. You will gain hands-on experience in industrial design, branding, and new product innovation. Apply today or tag someone you know! https://lnkd.in/g44aKtdY #IndustrialDesign #DesignJobs #NowHiring #Internship #SummerInternship #ProductDesign #Hiring #Jobs #GoodNewsTues #JoinUs