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IDology #4 - Tips on outsourcing product development

IDology · 14 Dec 2022 · 42m · Episode 4

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Rafał Piłat, co-founder and senior designer at Mindsailors, explains how companies should prepare for outsourcing product development and what to expect from an industrial design studio. He details Mindsailors' six-stage process, emphasizing the need to educate clients on realistic timelines and the importance of clear communication to manage expectations. Piłat argues that hiring a studio over a freelancer provides crucial manufacturing expertise and a broader scope of talent, reducing the risk of unbuildable designs. He also highlights that R&D can sometimes conclude that a project is technically impossible, which is a valid and valuable outcome.

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