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!

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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?

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 🤣

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!

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?

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

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 🔎

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Hi guys, Is there any easiest way to convert 2D/3D model to a pencil sketch art? I know blender can do that but that's a very tedious process. I'm attaching a reference, any clue how thic sketch was made via which software? Thanks

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Hey all. I've been putting together a personal project that I think has the potential to be a good product. There's not much out there for good quality environmental control systems for reptiles and similar high maintenance "small" pets.

So I spent a good 6 months developing a product that I think is really special and fills a niche.

It has quite a few sensors, has full programable led light controls, has a mountable speaker away from the enclosure that plays environment sounds (jungle,desert,etc. )

It's also a fully adjustable 120v controller for fans,heaters, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, and several other things.

Unfortunately, it's quite expensive to make. Around $250 in parts and atleast a half day to build. There's alot of speciality wire running, box cutting, and a lot of other stuff involved.

I'd like for it to look "professional" but honestly I have no idea how to go about doing that without increasing the price. I was thinking of maybe getting a nice designed front sticker to put on the front but even then..that's $ that's being spent for essentially "appeal".

This is still a prototype but close to the final product. I kind of dig the black box look. The wires in the back coming out will all be detachable and on panel mounted connectors. So it'll be cleaner that way.

My biggest gripe is the low res lcd screen. It feels very off-putting for today's giant high res screens. Unfortunately, upgrading to an Oled screen is both more physically wire intensive and would add $20-40 to the price alone.

The wiring will be MUCH cleaner on the inside on a final product. It's also fused and entirely 12v and 120v safe. I have a background in mobile 12v work.

I'd love your input and any ideas I could do to make it look better without adding to the price tag too much.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAJ3VFhyYDD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Link is to the menu screen navigation. The navigation rotary knob was just thrown on the box to test. Im not actually sure where to put it.

Hey, Reddit! I’m excited to share my website, Blessing and Luck. It’s all about positivity and inspiration, with uplifting stories and simple tips to help you feel better every day. I’d love for you to check it out and share your thoughts! Thanks for your support!

I'm not very good with cad, so instead of just drawing the knob, I'll draw it as a separate part, and use it in an assembly.

If it works, it works.

Hi! I’m a newly graduated product designer about to start my first job. Since I don’t have any work experience in the industry, I have some questions, and I would greatly appreciate advice from experienced designers:

1. How is work assigned? Who decides on the tasks in a project, and how is work distribution handled?
2. How should I present my designs to developers and the team? Do I need to make formal presentations for my designs, or is informal sharing enough?
3. How should I communicate with other designers and developers? What is the best way to communicate effectively with different teams (designers, developers, PMs)?
4. How should I manage the feedback process? At which stages is it best to ask for feedback, and how should I organize revisions?
5. Which project management tools are used? What tools do you use for project and task tracking (e.g., Jira, Trello)? Is there anything I should be aware of when using them?
6. How are meetings organized? Are meetings planned in advance? Who organizes these meetings, and how should I prepare for them?
7. What are your top tips for succeeding in my first job? As a new product designer, what are the key things I should focus on in my first job?

If there are any other essential things I missed that I should know about working in the industry, I’d really appreciate it if you could point them out.

I haven’t started working yet, but I’m assuming a product designer role in a mid-sized tech company for the purpose of these questions. If there are any other essential things I missed that I should know about working in the industry, I’d really appreciate it if you could point them out. Thanks in advance!

I am having trouble deciding on a major to pursue in college but I am leaning towards product design, does anyone have a degree that could give me some insight or any other information?

I need help with designing a product, a pill box specifically, made with quality materials. I have no idea about this world/where I should be looking/reaching out to? Ideally it would be great if they could also assist with manufacturing recommendations. I’m based in Australia. Any guidance would be so appreciated.

I am a very amateur designer and am hoping there's a better way than Google to find examples of vintage designs related to stereos, small appliances, personal electronics, and similar items. I've been able to find some of course, but the variety is limited. Conceptual and experimental designs are wanted as well.

If there are any online galleries or even books that might be available from a library I'd really appreciate it.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

This is a bit of a long shot, but here it goes.

I’m looking for guidance on how to build on my old product design degree from 2017. I studied product design from 2014-2017, graduating with a B.A. I loved the creative process—from research and concept development to hands-on prototyping—and I enjoy problem-solving and working with my hands.

However, life got in the way and kept me away from design, and over the past seven years, I’ve only worked in hospitality roles (restaurants, bars, and events). Aside from a six-month internship with a small set design/fabrication company, I don’t have real-world design experience.

Now, I’m ready to move away from irregular shifts and pursue a serious design career. The issue is that product design seems to have shifted mostly into the digital realm, with job listings focused on UI/UX and software-related product design, especially here in Ireland. I want to get back into design but am uncertain about what specific path to take and how to get there.

I've tried applying for internships but feel my outdated degree and portfolio may hold me back. I’m open to taking courses or part-time studies to update my skills and portfolio, but I’m unsure which skills to focus on or the best path forward. Any advice on what skills I should prioritize or how to navigate this would be greatly appreciated!

My portfolio

hello im working on my final year project and i cant seem to find the history and evolution of plate shapes. there is history of material and processes but i cant find the exact evolution of form of plates anywhere . so if theres a resource im not looking into please share