Industrial Design plays a critical role in expanding the design capabilities of architects, landscape architects and artists. Industrial Design is the process of designing products, devices, objects and services with a focus on physical appearance, functionality and manufacturability. This extends to the lasting value and user experience a product or service provides for end users.

Conventional design processes and thinking often constrict the architectural possibilities that can be achieved in modern building projects. Pushing creative boundaries to deliver unique and site-specific results requires new perspectives. As new technologies and materials emerge and clients become more demanding, it is becoming clear that the Industrial Design process can help architects unlock their creative vision.

Creating exceptional architectural features is often impossible within the scope of any single engineer, builder or tradesperson. By integrating Industrial Design into their process, architects can supplement their skills with specialised knowledge in the fields of product design, materials and manufacturing and benefit from the Industrial Designer’s end-to-end view of their product. When design is at the front and centre of thinking, better design outcomes can be achieved.

In this whitepaper we look at how Industrial Designers can benefit the design and construction process and help architects design and construct unique, long-lasting features and products for commercial, residential, public art and landscape projects.