# IDology #5 - Mindsailors industrial design process

- Show: [IDology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology)
- Published: 2023-01-03
- Length: 54m
- Episode: 5
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-03-idology-5-mindsailors-industrial-design-process
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindsailors/episodes/IDology-5---Mindsailors-industrial-design-process-e1sk0h1

## Summary

Anita Rogoża and Mikołaj Wiewióra of the industrial design studio Mindsailors detail their six-phase industrial design process, explaining how it structures communication, budgeting, and timeline estimation for clients. They describe the progression from the initial brief through conceptualization, mechanical design, and DFM, emphasizing the iterative nature of prototyping and the challenges of physical product development compared to software. The discussion highlights how this structured approach helps manage uncertainty, align stakeholder expectations, and navigate the complexities of manufacturing and supply chain constraints.

## Chapters

- [0:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-03-idology-5-mindsailors-industrial-design-process#t=43) Introduction: The need for a structured 6-step process
- [6:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-03-idology-5-mindsailors-industrial-design-process#t=387) Phase 1: Predesign and the importance of the brief
- [8:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-03-idology-5-mindsailors-industrial-design-process#t=509) Phase 2: Conceptual phase and delivering three concepts
- [13:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-03-idology-5-mindsailors-industrial-design-process#t=806) Phase 3: Targeted conceptual study and client selection
- [15:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-03-idology-5-mindsailors-industrial-design-process#t=935) Phase 4: Mechanical design and engineering constraints
- [21:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-03-idology-5-mindsailors-industrial-design-process#t=1302) Phase 5: DFM, assembly efficiency, and cost control
- [28:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-03-idology-5-mindsailors-industrial-design-process#t=1702) Phase 6: Production supervision and quality assurance
- [32:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-03-idology-5-mindsailors-industrial-design-process#t=1956) Time and cost estimation across the six phases

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Mindsailors (company)
- Anita Rogoża (other)
- Mikołaj Wiewióra (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [149: How to Professionally Prototype your Invention Idea](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2022-11-09-149-how-to-professionally-prototype-your-invention-idea) (Product Startup)
- [417: Special Old People Shoes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-11-03-417-special-old-people-shoes) (Making It)
- [110: Design for Manufacturing Consumer Products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2022-01-19-110-design-for-manufacturing-consumer-products) (Product Startup)
- [S7E16 Chad Walters | Constraints, Iteration, & Industrial Design in Product Development](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2026-04-10-s7e16-chad-walters-constraints-iteration-industrial-design-in-product-developmen) (Being an Engineer)
- [082: Smooth Product Flow from Visual Design to Engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2021-06-30-082-smooth-product-flow-from-visual-design-to-engineering) (Product Startup)

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