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mbrio Pregnancy Earbud Adapters + DI Package Design
Expectant Moms can now share music with their baby in the womb through mbrio earbud adapters. DI worked with mbrio to develop the package design. It started with Jonathan Klinger and his design for the mbrio earbud adapters. We advised him that the package would be the “Silent Salesperson” communicating the product’s features and benefits.
It’s a premium box that holds 2 earbud adapters for pregnant women to clip onto their waistband. We designed the Instructions for Use (IFU) to show how it’s used. We rendered the outside illustration using SolidWorks, Keyshot and Photoshop. The back icons were developed to illustrate each feature: SoundSafe Design, Patented Technology, SkinSafe Materials, Waistband Clip and mbrioMusic Compilations. Line drawings were crafted in Illustrator with page layout in InDesign. The finished package has a silk-touch finish and slides together easily. Visit: www.mbriotech.com for more information.
Need new, innovative package designs? Contact us at www.designinterface.com or call 440-871-0600.
Top 5 Questions We Get About Product Design
We often receive calls from people who are interested in learning more about our product design capabilities. As you will see, coming up with a new product idea is just the first step of the invention process. Here are five important points to consider before moving forward.
I have a new product idea – now what?
Start with a simple Google search to see if any similar idea already exists – you may be surprised! If you find that indeed you have a unique idea that deserves a closer look, you can meet with Design Interface for a free consultation. Rest assured your idea will remain confidential – we sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before discussing anything and will never share your idea with anyone. Design Interface has over 30 years experience of developing ideas into real consumer products and can advise about your next steps.
My invention was drawn on a napkin – can you help?
Some great ideas start out on a napkin but you’ll need something more presentable to show others. We can create one or more finished drawings that capture your design intent.
Can you make a prototype of my idea?
Yes, in most cases a working prototype is a good idea to evaluate a design and uncover areas for improvement. Prototypes can be very basic, made from simple materials for instance, to understand whether the idea will work. Alternatively, a more finished prototype can be exhibited at trade shows or demonstrated to investors. The cost can range widely depending on how simple or complex the idea being prototyped.
Do I need a patent?
You should consider talking to a patent lawyer before you get too far into the development process. A good lawyer can perform a patent search to see if similar ideas already exist and to offer legal advice. It may make sense to obtain a design or utility patent to protect your idea before moving forward. Design Interface can create any patent drawings you may need.
How much will this cost to develop a new product?
Most inventors are surprised to learn that bringing a product to market can be rather costly. A small plastic part for example can cost up to tens of thousands of dollars. It must be designed, engineered, and manufactured. Then there are also marketing costs (packaging, branding, advertising, brochures, perhaps an e-commerce website). Additional business fees (legal, fulfillment, sales, etc.) may apply as well. It all depends on the size and complexity of your idea.
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Communication During Social Distancing
As designers we work best with good communication skills with your team. But with social distancing taking place and masks required, how do we keep the design flow strong? As places are re-opening there are ways, we can create a system to be more efficient in a work environment. Like using color bracelets to identify how lenient you are to talk to others. At DI we are wearing masks and wiping down surfaces to keep each other safe. We encourage the red bracelet. What can you come up with?
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Diversity in Design
At Design Interface, we support all BIPOC and want more diversity in the design community. This article The American Institute of Graphic Arts wrote about why diversity and inclusion is important. Designing for inclusivity is keeping in mind all types of people, not excluding any group; age, ability, race, gender, economic status.
(Image by AIGA Chicago)
2020 Color Trends From Shutterstock
Every year we anticipate a color of the year from Pantone, but, I also discovered that the color of the year crosses over to other industries like Shutterstock. Shutterstock appreciates how essential color is to design, marketing, and everything in-between after all we constantly look for the best image or background to use in our designs. To come up with their colors of the year they sorted through customer downloads and analyze color pixel data from those images. This year Sutterstock’s three bold, saturated hues to trend in 2020 are Lush Lava, Aqua Menthe, and Phantom Blue. To find out more about these colors go to, https://www.shutterstock.com/blog/trends/2020-color-trends.
An extra bonus that you will discover in the article are the hottest color trends of the year from around the world.
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GymValet: Gym Sanitizing System
That “killer cardio” class at the gym might take on a new meaning for people worried about COVID-19. Exercise is a prescription for good physical and mental health, but how can gym staff keep up with cleaning and sanitizing?
The answer lies with the GymValet. Brainchild of Dr. Bruce Sherman, this product was designed here in the Design Interface studios. It minimizes germ growth in gyms by making it easier and more convenient for exercisers to sanitize fitness equipment. We’ve been manufacturing the GymValet for Dr. Sherman for over 15 years and recently received big orders from gyms in China. Order yours now to keep a safe and clean gym environment! ~ Anna
2020 Women In Design Conference
IDSA is holding an event, Women In Design, to disrupt decades-old patterns of inequality by establishing a new, more inclusive and balanced design industry. Listen to designers who represent different practices including industrial design, UX, service design and more.
I attended the 2018 Women in Design Conference in Chicago and it was empowering to talk and network with other woman designers. I highly recommend it!
-Anna
