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Everything related to Product Design!

This subreddit focuses on the design, engineering, and execution of all products physical and digital.

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  • Product Design news
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  • Design education resources

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Dataviz + A11Y = ❤️

I'm working on a B2B restaurant operations management tool with a looooot data visualization pages.

In an effort to improve our product's accessibility, I've noticed that we lack knowledge about accessibility best practices for data visualizations. I

figured this subreddit's collective wisdom would be the perfect place to exchange ideas.

Do you have any tips, best practices, or resources to share on this topic? 😇

Your insights are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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2024/11/28
16:07 UTC

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Dataviz + A11Y = ❤️

I'm working on a B2B restaurant operations management tool with a looooot data visualization pages.

In an effort to improve our product's accessibility, I've noticed that we lack knowledge about accessibility best practices for data visualizations. I

figured this subreddit's collective wisdom would be the perfect place to exchange ideas.

Do you have any tips, best practices, or resources to share on this topic? 😇

Your insights are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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2024/11/28
16:02 UTC

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How to design speaker enclosure for medium sized electronics product like desktop speakers and even mobile phones?

I am to design a desktop payment notifier speaker but I have little to no knowledge of how to design the speaker enclosure/mounting for the same. I researched and found resources only for big speakers and woofers. Is there any tool I can use for calculations, simulations, etc. which will help me design the product with maximum audio performance. I wish to use this resource on future products as well which will be a lot smaller than desktop speaker. Books, blogs, courses, videos, software , anything is appreciated.

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2024/11/28
05:26 UTC

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Anyone use posthog or similar software and didn't like it because of so many features? Want something simple like scuba for startups

Is there anyone here that have used either Posthog, pendo, google analytics and wasn't a fan? Posthog seemed way too complicated and have way too many things on their dashboard and don't even end up using it.

I am looking at an alternative way for startups to get product usage, patterns, churn analysis that has a very simple bare bone UI that just does the job and is very little engineering work to setup. This tool I am thinking for product managers, business folks, or even engineers.

Use Cases I am thinking about, being able to quickly identify root cause analysis of why your numbers are down in a given region or why customers are churning based on their usage.

Is there anyone here who have used those tools and would love to chat?

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2024/11/28
00:12 UTC

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I built this only using AI

Hi guys,

I launched terrific.tools around 2 weeks ago. In that timespan, AI has helped me to code up the 100 tools that are currently present on the website.

Used bolt.new to code up the initial version, then switched to Claude & ChatGPT when I used up all credits.

This is my fourth and would argue best looking product. Really happy how it turned out tbh.

Any suggestions you guys have to improve it further, especially from a design perspective?

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2024/11/27
07:15 UTC

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Even small design adjustments like draft angles, sink marks, and parting lines can significantly improve production. An injection molding case study

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2024/11/26
22:47 UTC

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School Assignment

I’m in my last year of school, and I’m taking a “design and manufacture” class. For my folio coursework, I can design literally any product I want (physical product, not websites etc). My teacher has heavily suggested making a product to solve a problem for someone close to me, as it would be easier to interview them, survey them get feedback on the design and so on. I’ve asked my parents, lots of my friends and my siblings. No ones really given me any ideas that would be good enough to create 15-20 pages of work. I don’t know where to start to think of ideas, I’m incredibly indecisive which does not help haha.

I’m not asking for ideas of things to design, but does anyone have any suggestions of where to start looking for ideas? I thought my friends might have some good ones as they are all musicians so I thought there might be some good opportunities there, but not really so far.

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2024/11/26
20:48 UTC

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ethics in design

i’m researching on ethics in design—

design is an accelerator. it can be used to solve problems, to make process more efficient, to make experiences for delightful. but unless you’re in social innovation or no profit, we often times use it for profit.

and we’ve seen in recent years that well-intentioned products and features can have unintentional harmful consequences as well. social media:mental health. juul:teen smoking.

what do you think needs to happen to formalize an ethical framework so that more designers would think of the consequences not just of their output but also their process?

ps. if this is something you think about as well, i would really appreciate if y’all could answer my survey https://forms.gle/vcEU2xirfbeM3Vyw8

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2024/11/26
01:10 UTC

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Top secret device concept

every time ur working out ur face, u realize there’s no way to track ur progress. It’s all just pull with ur fingers and hope for the best type shit

can someone lock in and make a gadget. Like, something with adjustable resistance for face exercises, for tracking skibidi reps, and making gains and aura, it would be fr lit +1000 aura, no more “is this even working, or am I just looking sus in the mirror?” type shit

We need this on shelves, asap. Someone needs to understand the assignment, and cook.

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2024/11/25
08:37 UTC

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How to make my functional product look good?

I have designed this product and it works, but it ist still no looking good. Do you have any suggestions how I can upgrade the look ? I'm thankfull for any help

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2024/11/24
14:20 UTC

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Help with my product design journey

Hello guys

I am taking undergraduates in Information Technology and am planning on doing my masters in product design. Right now all I have is some figma knowledge so can you guys advice me on how i should go with my product design journey. The university that i'm applying for my masters requires me to make a physical portfolio and I don't have any idea on how i should do with it. And also I have around 2 years till i finish my undergraduates so in this range of time what should i do?

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2024/11/24
08:39 UTC

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Product People discord

Im starting a product people discord: https://discord.gg/HeZ82x7B

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2024/11/23
02:45 UTC

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Shopify product design team match timeline

Hi everyone, has anyone been through the Shopify product design team match process? I’m curious on how long on average does it take for you to get matched with a team. Thank you!

(FYI I’m in Toronto not sure if it has different timeline, please feel free to share if you are in other regions as well!)

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2024/11/21
20:44 UTC

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Cool idea or just wishful thinking

I've never designed a product before and this idea came to me one night (yes, I may have been smoking some cannabis). I created a product that alone is a beautiful serving tray (lazy susan similar). The real concept is having multiple inserts that fit into this tray. For example, a Cribbage game insert. Others include Catan, Aggravation, Scrabble, some for Hosting parties, etc, etc (and one for those that use bongs).

These are beautiful and high craftsmanship. I am not trying to advertise what I am doing. I simply am interested in thinking what others think. Cool concept? Sellable? Useless?

Be honest please!

https://preview.redd.it/j3s4fhctl22e1.jpg?width=2000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6956dea97adb7e894ee4c78153bfa6119597105

https://preview.redd.it/loq9t8jvl22e1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=b1d6429c0cb833ab33ccfea10b72f92131878ba2

https://preview.redd.it/j523n37zl22e1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=adef28d3406cc41167d52ee13a37a48b80a93891

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2024/11/20
14:57 UTC

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Survey on challenges faced by people with Arthritis (Individuals with Arthritis)

Hey, I am a Product Designer working to make everyday products more accessible for people with Arthritis. This is a survey that can help me better understand and improve my designs. Please fill this short survey. Thank you so much. Have a great day!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetoYq3O22eXi61NI44dPBxrI2dyPr_AQwGn2mBXj2WN2dL8Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

2 Comments
2024/11/20
11:31 UTC

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Ai product for managing spending habits for genz

So recently I got an assignment from a company in which I'm applying for full time role. The task is; Design an Al-powered personal finance assistant app that helps Gen 2 manage their finances effectively. Consider how Al can personalize the experience, provide actionable insights, and gamify saving and budgeting practices Can you please guide me where should I start with?

2 Comments
2024/11/19
07:44 UTC

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Dog Product Question

Hi all! If you could have one product that would make your life with a lab much easier, what would it be? Mine would be some Labrador hair repellent clothing 🤣

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2024/11/17
10:57 UTC

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Issues in the food industry, what needs solved?

I'm doing a project looking into the food / kitchenware / pharmacy industries to find out what major issues there are that can be solved. E.g. stock flow, customer service/behaviour, store layout.

I am looking to create a product that can be used to solve some of these deep rooted issues to help revolutionise these markets.

Any information / help / opinions are appreciated as I'm still in the research phase. Thanks!

2 Comments
2024/11/15
14:02 UTC

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Advent calendar production/design

Hello, I have an idea with illustrations for a type advent calendar. I have no idea where to begin as far as finding a company that can construct these types of calendars made of heavy cardboard. Any tips or ideas?

3 Comments
2024/11/13
15:38 UTC

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Student Survey Product Designing - Shoe Hygiene and Disinfection

Hi! We're a group of college students working on a project to design a unique shoe-cleaning product, and we’d love to hear from you. The survey only takes a few minutes, and every response means the world to us in building something truly useful and innovative. Thank you so much for considering helping us out!

Shoe Hygiene and Disinfection Survey

3 Comments
2024/11/10
02:03 UTC

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Learning opportunity: free webinar w/ Lena Kul (ex-lead Design Recruiter) - Design a UX job search strategy that gets you hired

With so many people affected by layoffs and the industry being a bit oversaturated - I know a lot of folks out there are struggling to land their next UX role. The company I work for is hosting a free webinar on Nov 13 at 9 am Pacific time: Design Your Job Search Strategy w/ Lena Kul

There are still some slots available so feel free to join! You can register here 

The speaker is Lena Kul, a Recruitment & Job Search Advisor, ex-lead Design Recruiter, and a seasoned expert in scaling Product Design and User Experience Research teams within some of the most demanding and designer-driven hyper-growth environments. 

She has successfully hired numerous individuals from FAANG and other renowned companies like Spotify, Zendesk, Shopify, and Booking com 🔎

➡️ Lena will share effective job search practices, insider tips to create strong CV, master your networking, and up your chances of landing that dream job!

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2024/11/06
10:49 UTC

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A 3D Animation of the Dondolo Rocking Chair by Enrico Marone, made from a real Alfa Romeo 166 seat. We´re open for business!

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2024/11/05
11:04 UTC

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