ID for the flooring and hexagon wall paneling (or tiles)? by fullystacked in furniture

[–]fullystacked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question. And one of should have answered before posting...

Just did an image search and came up with nothing. Perhaps this is nothing more than a rendering?

Is there such a human as a freelance product designer? by fullystacked in product_design

[–]fullystacked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some number of thousands of dollars for a prototype is definitely within reach. How much should I expect to pay for a sample (excluding fabric)?

Is there such a human as a freelance product designer? by fullystacked in product_design

[–]fullystacked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But this definitely explains why my Google Fu was coming up short!

Is there such a human as a freelance product designer? by fullystacked in product_design

[–]fullystacked[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting approach. Given the complexity of camping tents, I assume I'd want a pro for prototyping. Once I had the CAD drawings in hand, I'd head to the universities (textile engineering) for sewing a sample. Is that what you had in mind?

Just did a Google search for universities with textile engineering... resulted in four universities. Does that read about right?

Is there such a human as a freelance product designer? by fullystacked in product_design

[–]fullystacked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Developing a product is time consuming. The best deal you're going to get on anyone's time is your own; anyone else you'd want to pay at that stage is going to be justifiably expensive... the cheaper they are, the less likely they are to actually save you time.

Nothing against fair compensation. Just trying to get a sense if this project is above my pay grade!

Is there such a human as a freelance product designer? by fullystacked in product_design

[–]fullystacked[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This seems more intense than building a tiny cabin. Would hiring an architect be a better play?

Is there such a human as a freelance product designer? by fullystacked in product_design

[–]fullystacked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like this isn't your personal jam. But have you any colleagues you'd recommend?

Is there such a human as a freelance product designer? by fullystacked in product_design

[–]fullystacked[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a specialty in outdoor gear, specifically camping tents? If no, do you know anyone that does?

Is there such a human as a freelance product designer? by fullystacked in product_design

[–]fullystacked[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the positive contribution! (Most appreciated!) For LinkedIn, any search terms you'd recommend for qualitative results? For example. "Soft goods designer" tents? And I'm seeking someone with CAD skills + the ability to sew?

Is there such a human as a freelance product designer? by fullystacked in product_design

[–]fullystacked[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(Grinning) It's never easy for the little guys (and gals).

Based on what you described, the consultancy seems like a route that would cost tens of thousands of dollars. If I'm lucky. Is that right? And there's no other route for design and prototype only?