Recently I asked our contributing editor Werner how he goes about starting a new project... Here's what he had to say:
Hi All,
In the Development Process for the project the start is of course the initial idea. To realize the idea we would start out with product sketches encompassing form and function.
Then we will start a concept model in Pro/E and coordinate all materials from the initial work session with the client and go on with the design process, however complicated.
After a week or two we would have our first design review
with the client to check our objectives and go on with the
first design model.
We would go ahead in a chosen direction and after a few
more reviews and refinements we have our first design ready
to prototype.
- If it is a simple design program it can take 1 to six weeks.
- Moderate design programs take 6 to 12 weeks
- Extensive design programs last the duration of time by nature + complexity
A Good Idea + A Good Development Plan = A Good Outcome
-Werner Karwinski
Design & Development
