# Industrial design prototyping vs simulations - IDology #21

- Show: [IDology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology)
- Published: 2024-04-30
- Length: 38m
- Episode: 21
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2024-04-30-industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations-idology-21
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindsailors/episodes/Industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations---IDology-21-e2e561n

## Summary

Piotr Dalewski and Mikołaj Wiewióra of Mindsailors discuss the strategic balance between physical prototyping and computer simulations in industrial design. They explain that while prototypes validate ergonomics, assembly, and tactile feedback, simulations like Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and ray tracing optimize mechanical stress and optical properties before tooling. The guests emphasize that both are necessary investments to mitigate risk, with the choice depending on project scale, cost, and the specific physical phenomena being tested.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2024-04-30-industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations-idology-21#t=0) Introduction: Prototyping vs Simulations
- [1:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2024-04-30-industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations-idology-21#t=78) The Role and Definition of Prototypes
- [8:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2024-04-30-industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations-idology-21#t=499) When to Use Simulations: Stress and Heat
- [12:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2024-04-30-industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations-idology-21#t=757) Prototyping Materials: Foam, Clay, and 3D Printing
- [21:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2024-04-30-industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations-idology-21#t=1316) Simulation Expertise: FEA and Ray Tracing
- [26:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2024-04-30-industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations-idology-21#t=1561) Strategy, Validation, and Golden Samples
- [31:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2024-04-30-industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations-idology-21#t=1914) Risk Management and Cost of Failure

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Mindsailors (company)
- Piotr Dalewski (other)
- Mikołaj Wiewióra (other)
- Finite Element Analysis (tool)
- Keyshot (tool)
- 3D printing (other)
- Injection molding (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [#010: Andre Brown - Principal Engineer on Amazon's Transportation Sustainability Team - Digital vs. Physical Prototyping, Creating Flat Hierarchies within Teams, Innovating Faster, Designing in Virtual Reality, Eggs and Vacuum Cleaners, Procedural Design.](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/designing-in-the-wild/2022-03-01-010-andre-brown-principal-engineer-on-amazons-transportation-sustainability-team) (Designing in the Wild)
- [How Simulation Technology is Reshaping Product Design w/ Dr. Masha Petrova](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2024-05-21-how-simulation-technology-is-reshaping-product-design-w-dr-masha-petrova) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [223: Mechanical Prototype Parts vs. Pre-Production Parts for Plastic Inventions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2024-04-26-223-mechanical-prototype-parts-vs-pre-production-parts-for-plastic-inventions) (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)
- [S2 E5: Rapid Prototyping Deep Dive with Greg Paulsen](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-builder-circle/2024-01-23-s2-e5-rapid-prototyping-deep-dive-with-greg-paulsen) (The Builder Circle)

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