Modern Product Design

What do you consider to be the most well-designed products in recent history? Perhaps you might think of important inventions…

In hindsight, it would be an understatement to say 2020 was a year of change. Societally, professionally, and personally, humans…

Are you a small business, startup, or inventor and you have an idea, but aren't sure if (or how) to…

If you wanted to embark on a new business venture but knew it had only a five percent chance of…

“Leave the world in better conditions in which you found it.” — Baden Powell At SGW, we reflect frequently on our…

"As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others."—Bill Gates At SGW Designworks, our…

A few months ago, several members of the SGW Designworks leadership team convened for a roundtable discussion that served as…

We’ve been talking a lot lately about our mission here at SGW Designworks to “improve human existence” — and, in…

During my college years, a family friend asked what I was studying. They were quite surprised when I told them mechanical…

In 2019, we saw a lot happen from a product standpoint, from groundbreaking developments to unfortunate and sometimes tragic mishaps…

Recently, several from SGW’s leadership team convened to discuss the state of product development in 2020 — specifically, trends and…

In recent years, virtual reality has all but revolutionized the world of product design (at least for the companies that…

“A noble purpose inspires sacrifice, stimulates innovation and encourages perseverance.”— Gary Hamel, Management Consultant This year marked the 14th annual…

In recent months, you may recall reading about our new manufacturing management service offering, or seeing press coverage of our…

If the terms “feature creep,” “waterfall,” and “agile methodology” are a regular part of your vernacular, it’s safe to assume…

“Empathy is one of our greatest tools of business that is most underused.”—Daniel Lubetzky, CEO, Kind When people hear the…

Hi, I’m Kenzie Roan — Boise born and raised, a Product Design student at Stanford University, and SGW Designworks’ summer…

Like most product designers and developers, we thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment. (We are problem solvers, after all.) As…

Eureka!  It only took two weeks and we finally had it. We had started with a blank canvas and we…

In our over ten years working with companies to accelerate their product development projects, we have learned a lot about…

When you hear of the Wisconsin town of Oshkosh, one might think of overalls and industry. After all, the area…

When AERO Specialties first reached out to us in 2013, we were eager to work with them. The company, which…

If you’ve been acquainted with SGW Designworks for a while, you know we are vocal champions of our clients’ success.…

In recent years, SGW has established relationships with companies whose products and equipment must hold up to incredibly harsh conditions…

“Manufacturing is more than just putting parts together. It’s coming up with ideas, testing principles, and perfecting the engineering, as…

Mature businesses are keenly aware of the resources and investment required when commercializing an idea. However, startups and emerging businesses…

Well-designed products make me happy.  The feeling of holding a product and immediately understanding what it is and how I…

“Everything is designed. Few things are designed well.”Brian Reed Whether we’re working on an industrial design project, firmware development, or…

So you have an idea. Maybe you know you’re going to need to show more than just an idea to…

We’ll be the first to tell you: there is a lot to be learned in the world of product design…

As time goes on, more products are designed with integrated electronics to provide specific functionality or connectivity. Businesses that have…

As a product development company, we focus on applying lean principles and working with insight. This requires prioritizing frequent and…

“You do not need to be Alan Greenspan to understand that the more things a machine can do, the bigger…

At SGW Designworks, we take great pride in our ability to work with clients of all types. In fact, the…

“When designing a part for a plastic injection mold, you should be able to put your pen down on a…

Any good product development engineer knows that, in addition to repetition and practice, they must think critically about how the…

Many companies tend to think that the leanest way of operating is to focus on product design internally. This approach…

What comes to mind when you think of applications for virtual reality? Gaming? Military? Education? What about prototyping? Believe it…

You have an idea for a new product. Great. Now what? You should build a prototype, right? Find angel investors? Apply for a patent?…

It’s no secret that it’s difficult — if not impossible — to make money on an idea if it doesn’t…

My path towards a career in mechanical engineering began at home as a kid, in a family where I am…

For many organizations, the decision to research product prototyping companies can feel like a leap forward in the production process.…

Product Development - it's sexy, it's cool, everybody wants to be involved with it. It is where new ideas are…

Over the past several months, I've been fascinated by the incredible feats of engineering that were accomplished during the space…

Industrial Design Company In the world of product design and engineering, the term "Industrial Design" is used many different ways,…

Should you Hire a Product Design Company? Many of the smaller businesses we work with understand that in order to…

When you hear Virtual Reality Prototyping, do you think gaming somewhat instantly? if you do, you are not alone. But…

We are frequently asked if we work with startup companies. The answer is a qualified 'Yes': While most of our…