Industrial Design and 3D Printing
Design is a journey, not a destination. It weaves through every stage of product development, from the spark of an idea to the final product. Imagine a process where form and function are intertwined strands of DNA, each one essential to the other's existence. Form follows function, creating a seamless, innovative, and efficient product. This is the essence of industrial design—an integral part of every phase, not just an afterthought to make things look pretty.
At Dip Studio, we know this philosophy is true. From day one, we strive to stay close to our clients throughout their product development journey, assisting in every phase. We know that design should permeate all aspects of product development, ensuring that every detail, no matter how small, is meticulously crafted.
Industrial designers are trained to tackle problems with creative solutions. Whether designing something new, identifying a market gap, or addressing tooling issues like hiding a seam line, our goal is to create products that stand out and solve real problems.
Our story took a significant turn with the arrival of our first 3D printer, a Prusa MK3. We couldn't afford a pre-assembled model, so we meticulously assembled it. That little Prusa became our engine that could ignite countless projects and bring our concepts to life. Over almost three years, it faithfully printed prototypes and sparked countless ideas. It was more than just a machine; it was the heart of our creative process.
However, as with all good things, our Prusa reached the end of its lifetime. Its absence underscored its vital role in our workflow, highlighting how essential rapid prototyping is to our process. We were saddened to see it go but grateful for the countless prototypes and ideas it helped us bring to life.
Taking advice from the design community, we decided to upgrade to a Bambu printer. This new, more complex machine promises to push our capabilities further, allowing us to produce more detailed and complex prototypes. While we are excited about this upgrade, we remain deeply thankful for our trusty Prusa, that gave us our start and made everything possible at the beginning of our journey as a company.
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All in all, industrial design is a discipline that integrates into every part of the product development process, and it doesn’t live by itself. It's about more than making things look good—ensuring that form and function coexist harmoniously. In this journey, tools like 3D printing are invaluable, allowing us to cost-effectively prototype and develop creative solutions.
This is Alex, your friend and trusted advisor in all things design. At Dip Studio, “Dip” stands for “Design in Progress,” reflecting our belief that design is a never-ending journey. Let’s co-create our reality together and inspire each other to push the future of design forward. There’s always room to improve, evolve, and make things better.
