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From Sketch to Shelf: 5 Stages of the Product Design Process
Bringing a new product to market is an exciting journey. However, for many entrepreneurs and businesses, the path from a "lightbulb moment" to a physical object can feel like a confusing journey into the unknown. As a freelance product designer, my job is to help navigate that complexity. At the start of a project I'm often asked to breakdown the design process and explain what will be delivered at each stage. For this blog post I’ve done something similar and broken down the
Matthew Bowman
Feb 32 min read


From Getting Started to Applying for Jobs: How to Kickstart Your Career in Industrial Design
Starting a career in Industrial Design (ID) is about more than just "making things look cool" It is a discipline that combines art, engineering, and human behavior. Whether you are a student or a career-changer, I thought I would put together some information based on my journey and years in the field. 1. Finding the "Spark": It’s More Than Just Aesthetics Many designers, myself included, don't start out knowing ID exists. I originally pivoted from Graphic Design during an ar
Matthew Bowman
Jan 73 min read
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