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Here's how you can convey your design process through sketches and prototypes.

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In the realm of industrial design, the ability to effectively communicate the journey from concept to product is crucial. Sketches and prototypes are the storytellers of this journey, providing a visual narrative that can be shared with team members, stakeholders, and clients. You might have a groundbreaking idea, but if you can't convey it through your design process, it might never reach its full potential. Let's dive into how you can use these visual tools to articulate your creative vision and the steps involved in bringing your design to life.

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Aboli Badhe

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1 Sketching Basics

Sketching is the backbone of design communication, serving as the initial visual form of your ideas. It's important to start with simple line drawings to quickly explore concepts . Your sketches should focus on the basic shape, form, and function of your design. Think of them as a visual brainstorming tool where you can freely experiment with different ideas without committing to detail. As your design evolves, your sketches can become more refined, adding details that reflect the material choices , ergonomics, and aesthetics of the product.

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Marco Barba

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Los bocetos son la forma más rápida de aterrizar ideas y explicar ciertos detalles, correcciones y elementos que queremos destacar. Por lo que es importante desarrollar la habilidad de habilidad de bocetar, pues a mayor detalle o presición, la comunicación se incrementa y por lo tanto se aclera el flujo de trabajo y se mejoran los resultados.

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I'd like to see sketching as a way to tell a story. The first sketches are the bullet points. Quick doodles with pen on paper. Then I move on to create a more cohesive story by narrowing down on the most interesting sketches adding more details and different views and when the picture starts to get more clear to me, I like to move over to digital sketching and wow the audience by adding color, shading and effects to make it pop!

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2 Detailing Sketches

Once you have a solid concept, it's time to add details to your sketches. This phase is about refining your ideas and starting to consider the practical aspects of your design. You'll want to include dimensions, material textures, and any mechanical elements that are essential to the function of the product. These detailed sketches act as a bridge between your initial ideas and the first physical manifestation of your design. They should be clear and detailed enough that someone else could understand your vision just by looking at them.

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Marco Barba

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El boceto nos dá la posibilidad de entrar en muchos detalles y que cada uno sea tan entendible como un render pero sin tanto trabajo, pues es un paso para empezar a construír soble esa idea sin necesidad de dedicarle horas, pero trabajar con mayor certeza y por lo tanto eficientar tiempo y recursos.

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3 Creating Prototypes

Prototyping is the next step in bringing your design to life. It's a three-dimensional exploration of your sketches, allowing you to test and validate your concepts in the real world. Start with low-fidelity prototypes made from basic materials like cardboard or foam to get a sense of scale and ergonomics. This stage is not about perfection; it's about learning and iterating. Each prototype is an opportunity to identify issues and make improvements to your design.

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Los prototipos son elementos básicos en el día a día de un desarrollo de producto o empaque, e incluso nos ha servido para entender, planificar y estructurar la producción y montaje de un stand. Por lo que no sólo se trata de como se ve, sino de la mejor forma de visualizar, sentir y probar un dise?o. Y puede ser tan básico como un volumétrico, como complejo si hablamos de escalas 1:1, igualdad en materiales y pruebas incluso de acabados o sistemas de producción. Hasta para probar en el mercado.

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4 Refining Prototypes

As you refine your design, your prototypes will become more sophisticated. You'll move from low-fidelity to high-fidelity prototypes that closely resemble the final product. These should be crafted from materials that mimic the look and feel of what you intend to use in production. This stage is crucial for testing functionality and user interaction in a realistic context. High-fidelity prototypes are also key in communicating your design to clients or manufacturers, as they provide a tangible example of your vision.

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5 User Feedback

Incorporating user feedback into your design process is vital. Use your prototypes to gather insights from potential users . Observe how they interact with your design, ask for their opinions, and note any confusion or difficulties they encounter. This feedback loop can reveal unforeseen design challenges and opportunities for improvement that you might not have identified on your own. Adjust your sketches and prototypes accordingly to ensure that the final product will meet user needs and expectations.

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I think that having users interact with your prototypes is the single best way to gain insights about your design. But remember to introduce the right type of prototypes for the answers you're looking for. Just like with sketches, if you show a user a too detailed version of a prototype they might give you feedback on color, materials or other details when really you we're lookin for feedback on a function or perhaps a shape, something more high level. introduce your high fidelity prototypes at a later stage when you look to refine your ideas.

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6 Presentation Tips

Finally, presenting your sketches and prototypes effectively is key to conveying your design process. Organize your sketches in a logical sequence that tells the story of your design's evolution. When displaying prototypes, highlight the progression from low to high fidelity , emphasizing the iterative nature of your process. Use clear language and visuals to explain the rationale behind each iteration. Remember, the goal is to take your audience on a journey through your creative process, culminating in a design that feels both inevitable and inspired.

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Aboli Badhe

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Presentation is the most important part of your creative journey. The iterative process and approach used should be presented to highlight a clear progress towards the final product. Arranging visuals like sketches and mood boards strategically can allow the audience to understand the evolution of your thought process in an engaging way. It will also highlight critical thinking.

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