# IDology #8 - Dos and Don’ts of product development

- Show: [IDology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology)
- Published: 2023-02-15
- Length: 35m
- Episode: 8
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-02-15-idology-8-dos-and-donts-of-product-development
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindsailors/episodes/IDology-8---Dos-and-Donts-of-product-development-e1utctt

## Summary

Anita Rogoża and Wojciech Hołysz of the industrial design studio Mindsailors discuss the dos and don'ts of product development, walking through their specific design process from concept to manufacturing. They emphasize the importance of a detailed brief, iterative prototyping, and balancing design integrity with manufacturing constraints during the DFM phase. The conversation highlights common pitfalls such as vague client requirements, ignoring ergonomic needs, and failing to verify vendor capabilities before committing to production.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-02-15-idology-8-dos-and-donts-of-product-development#t=1) Introduction and the Value of an Organized Process
- [3:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-02-15-idology-8-dos-and-donts-of-product-development#t=205) Preparing the Brief and Defining Priorities
- [14:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-02-15-idology-8-dos-and-donts-of-product-development#t=865) Conceptual Design and Client Feedback
- [23:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-02-15-idology-8-dos-and-donts-of-product-development#t=1387) Mechanical Design and Prototyping
- [25:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-02-15-idology-8-dos-and-donts-of-product-development#t=1528) Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Vendor Selection
- [32:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-02-15-idology-8-dos-and-donts-of-product-development#t=1946) Production Batches and Quality Control

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Mindsailors (company)
- IDology (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [110: Design for Manufacturing Consumer Products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2022-01-19-110-design-for-manufacturing-consumer-products) (Product Startup)
- [203: Design for Manufacturing for a New Invention Product](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2023-11-24-203-design-for-manufacturing-for-a-new-invention-product) (Product Startup)
- [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)
- [#461: Why Manufacturing is Part of Product Development with Mike Dolphin](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2026-06-22-461-why-manufacturing-is-part-of-product-development-with-mike-dolphin) (Global Medical Device Podcast)
- [179: Maximize the Value of your Design Agency Partner](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2023-06-08-179-maximize-the-value-of-your-design-agency-partner) (Product Startup)

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