Journal
Thinking out loud.
Essays, working notes, and observations from the studio.
How to watch a prototype test without steering the result
A practical way to record what people do, separate evidence from guesses, and choose the next design change.
EssayPlan the product shot list before building the set
Give each image a job. A useful shot list connects buyer questions, product details and the places the images will appear.
EssayWhat belongs in a product launch brief?
Agree on the offer, the evidence and the next customer action before commissioning the launch assets.
EssayAppearance models and functional prototypes: which do you need?
Choose the physical model that tests your next decision. Compare appearance, form, fit and function before commissioning a build.
EssayHow to brief an architectural scale model
Choose the scale, detail and display plan before comparing quotes. A useful brief explains what the model must communicate and where it must go.
EssayA product model for the workshop, the camera, or both?
Design review and launch content can share useful material. They do not automatically need the same model or the same files.
Studio noteWhat to send for a product prototype quote
A clear brief lets a maker price the same physical model you have in mind. Start with purpose, dimensions, files and finish.