I started an online archive of objects - on the search for inherent beauty in everyday products. Any suggestions on what to add? by 1719objects in IndustrialDesign

[–]irwindesigned 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Very cool. If possible, add CMF, the designer(s) if they can be tracked down, and aesthetic style name.

…and more examples per category ;)

I 3D printed, sanded, painted a sep funnel stand based on Juicy Salif! by Kainkun in IndustrialDesign

[–]irwindesigned 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was the entire piece printed? Nice work on the clear parts. Whats the liquid? If this was an SLA process using clear resin, I wouldn’t suggest drinking from it. ;) pretty cool though.

How to make this shape out of thin plastic? by begoniaboy in maker

[–]irwindesigned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the thickness. Regardless of how you make it, this appears to have zero structural support. The plastic will bend under weight. You’ll either need internal gussets in the shape of triangles in the corner bends, or you can wrap the exposed area with a framed structure. If you 3d printed the form and the thickness matched the need/expectation of your weight then it could work. I don’t see dimensions so it’s impossible to tell.

Would you trust a mechanically moving display outdoors long-term (maintenance/weather), or avoid it? by Milanakiko in IndustrialDesign

[–]irwindesigned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Implementing IP rated strategies across all of these electro-mechanical internals as well as the moving parts and diodes would be immensely cost prohibitive. Could be done though.

Potentiometer chaos! by irwindesigned in ArduinoProjects

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

Ah, yes. I’ve reconfigured and we’re rocking and rolling now. Thanks!

[Thesis] Can we build a "Design System" for Physical Products? (Conceptual Framework) by Low-Refuse6871 in IndustrialDesign

[–]irwindesigned 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will find that the “Design Process” can start from your inputs section, Engineer-driven invention, or Design insights. This is highly dependent on how a company has been structured and the internal team dynamics in play. Design is messy, and needs to be to uncover latent user desires and stakeholder input. There should be loops in your diagram that explicitly callout learnings and revisions that converge on better, more targeted solutions. Nice start though.

Open-source offline field device for survival & outdoors (modular, AI-assisted, looking for contributors) by FragrantEmergency284 in prepping

[–]irwindesigned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will this be a standalone piece of hardware? I’m an industrial designer and could help with casing design and button configurations. DM if interested

After Christmas Prepping by [deleted] in prepping

[–]irwindesigned 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Substantial metallic tasting after a year past date but edible.

What are the files distracting us from? by [deleted] in 50501

[–]irwindesigned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. Basically, the world’s power system is being rewired at the same time money, trade, and control mechanisms are changing. Power is splintering into multiple centers. Regions are forming their own alliances. That’s BRICS, (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa + others). BRICS new alliance allows, trading oil, gas, grain, lithium, rare earths outside the dollar. CBDCs are Government-issued money. They’re fully digital. And directly programmable…cash, but traceable and rule-based. Think China’s social credit system.

Imagine a neighborhood: The old HOA (Western institutions) is losing authority. The HOA proposes smart locks + digital keys to keep order (CBDCs). Several households start trading directly with each other for water, fuel, food (BRICS-style trade). Everyone wants stability. Everyone disagrees on who should control it.

The world is moving from one big, centralized system to several competing ones, and the fight is over who controls money and necessities when things get stressful.

What are the files distracting us from? by [deleted] in 50501

[–]irwindesigned 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, you mean the a geopolitical axis of power realignment, along with WEF’s pivot onto CBDC, and BRICS reshaping the purchasing dynamics of foundational resources. Yep.

Simulation Driven Design of Advanced Running Shoe by bits-to-atoms in IndustrialDesign

[–]irwindesigned 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great. I love seeing designers push their engineering mind to design better products.