Customer Feedback – Up-Close and Personal
Product reviews (especially online) are increasingly important in helping customers make purchasing decisions. A study by CompUSA and iPerections discovered 63% of consumers indicate they are more...
View ArticleBall dispenser sent off for prototyping
Hey! So the belt clip ball dispenser is finally coming together. After testing more mock-up models the decision was taken not to use any plate or similar to separate the balls from the magnet, as more...
View ArticlePodcast: The Corona Effect
Greetings, The way customers find out about your product has changed. Customer reviews no play a huge role in the success of your products. Join me for a short discussion about this. This podcast was...
View ArticleWhat Do World-Class Design and Profitability Have in Common?
by Montie W. Roland, President, Montie Design In today’s uncertain economy many companies and consumers delay purchasing even high priority items. With corporate expenditures at a low, just being...
View ArticleWhat Do World-Class Design and Profitability Have in Common? (continued)
Who made the decision to concentrate so much engineering and design effort on the door? Who made the decision to concentrate effort on the handle and the blade, not just tweaking a centuries-old...
View ArticleHow to Set Up a New Project for Your Design and Engineering Team – Part 1
After many years of setting up projects for our industrial designers and mechanical engineers, here are my thoughts on some basic best practices on how to structure your files and keep your project...
View ArticleHow to Set Up a New Project – Pack and Go’s – Part 2
After many years of setting up projects for our industrial designers and mechanical engineers, here are my thoughts on some basic best practices on how to structure your files and keep your project...
View ArticleHow to Design Successful Outdoor Products
Designing any great product is easier when the designer and engineers to have an appreciation for how they are making the customer, reseller and distributor’s life easier and more profitable. This...
View ArticlePodcast: Who Are You And How Does That Affect What You Design
New products you create are a reflection of who you are, what you’ve experienced and how you think. Montie Gear is a great example of how this works. Lets spend a few minutes talking about how that...
View ArticleWho You Are and Why Your Designs are Better Because of It
Forget about designing from a clean sheet of paper. It can’t happen. The designer himself prevents brings a tapestry of experience, skills and preconceptions with him. Embrace that diversity and...
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