Creating a product is a journey that blends creativity with precision, and as Elena Moreau, a French product designer, I’m excited to share my step-by-step process. This user-guided approach, rooted in tools like Adobe Suite for visualizations, ensures every product balances innovation with practicality. Explore my portfolio to see this process in action, and feel free to ask about collaborating on your next idea!

Starting with Hand-Drawn Sketches

It all begins with hand-drawn sketches, where I explore initial concepts. For example, I recently designed a futuristic water bottle with a collapsible design, capturing its form and function on paper. This stage sparks creativity and sets the foundation for the project.

Evolving into Wireframes with Figma

These rough ideas evolve into wireframes using Figma, where I map out user interactions. I ensure intuitive navigation based on early feedback from potential users—recent feedback shaped the bottle’s button placement for easier access, enhancing usability from the start.

Refining with Low-Fidelity Mockups

Next, I develop low-fidelity mockups, iterating multiple times with input from focus groups to refine layout and functionality. Recently, this step transformed a cluttered interface into a streamlined one, with user input reducing navigation steps by 15%, improving the overall experience.

Building Detailed 3D Models with SolidWorks

Moving to 3D modeling, I use SolidWorks to build detailed renders, testing ergonomics and aesthetics. For the water bottle, I adjusted the grip for comfort after ergonomic simulations, ensuring it fits various hand sizes and withstands daily use.

Culminating in Hands-On Prototyping

The culmination is prototyping, often with 3D printing or CNC machining, where I validate the design hands-on. My latest prototype withstood a 10-hour stress test, confirming its durability. This final step bridges concept and reality, readying the product for market.