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Fail culture in product design - IDology #16

IDology · 20 Feb 2024 · 35m · Episode 16

What this episode covers

Voytek Holysz and Mikołaj Wiewióra of Mindsailors discuss 'fail culture' in industrial design, arguing that embracing failure is essential for innovation. They use the metaphor of a toddler learning to walk to illustrate how early, low-stakes failures provide critical learning data. The conversation highlights a specific case where a 3D printed prototype with thin walls was tested via MJF printing, proving manufacturability and elasticity that conservative assumptions had missed. They conclude that designers must advocate for this mindset within their companies, especially in conservative industries like automotive, to avoid stagnation.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Products
Prusa
Tools
MJF, FDM
Also
Mikołaj Wiewióra, Voytek Holysz

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