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創 新 產 品 研 發 過 程 個 案 研 究 Case Study on Product Research & Development Process. 創 科 實 業 有 限 公 司 Techtronic Industries Co Ltd Presented by IVE Anthony Lam & HKDI Kelvin Tam 6 April 2011. C:KELVIN_TTI004. Location. 24hr Operation. Range of Products.
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創 新 產 品 研 發 過 程 個 案 研 究 Case Study on Product Research & Development Process 創 科 實 業 有 限 公 司 Techtronic Industries Co Ltd Presented by IVE Anthony Lam & HKDI Kelvin Tam 6 April 2011 C:KELVIN_TTI004
Range of Products World-class leader of superior home improvement and construction tools: • from Mini Laser Leveler, • Floor Care Appliances, • Power Tools, Gardening Tools and Lighting • to 6500W Power Generators
Leading Brands Techtronic Industries a n d s o m e O D M b r a n d s
The Concept Center International & The Design Development Process C:KELVIN_TTI004
Define user-centred ideas innovative collaboration of different depts. concept iterations Design prototyping & simulation hand skills & CAD skills design iterations Document engineering production packaging retailing 2. Design Development Process – ‘4D s’ Discover users research context of use, needs & aspirations interview, observation - video ethnography analysis C:KELVIN_TTI004
From OEM > ODM > OBM User-centered Research &Brand Strategies C:KELVIN_TTI004
One on one interviewNot only ask online, but also listen… Wood Workers Guild – held every 3 months
Ethnography Studies Not only listen, but also observe…
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4.Branding Strategies and VBL (Visual Brand Language) C:KELVIN_TTI03
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Different Brands have different VBLs to govern the developmentand Brand DNAs
Different Brands have different VBLs to govern the developmentand Brand DNAs
Cultural Differences Awareness & Values C:KELVIN_TTI004
5. More than products & brands… As gifts, talismans, memories, life, hobbies, social discussion topics
Industrial Partnership more than a link…
All-rounded Skills & Knowledge Competency & Attitude of Designers C:KELVIN_TTI004
Mixing Hand & CAD Skills Many Iterations Research Abilities Independent Thinking + Team Work CAD/CAM Skills Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, Solidworks, Unigraphics… Presentation & Communication Skills C:KELVIN_TTI004
Gardening tools from Anthony Product testing and sketches
A Grinder from Kelvin Product analysis Hand sketches
A Grinder from Kelvin Digital rendering Photo + 2D + 3D CAD
Conclusion C:KELVIN_TTI004
Inspirations & Improvement on Product R&D Main Points • User-centered research Introducing Ethnography & various kinds of users study • Cultural awareness & New product possibilities arise values from cultural understanding • Brand strategies in OBM Developing VBL system & branding strategies in product design process • Competency of designers:Attitude & all-rounded abilities… The synergy of mix team: Designers, engineers, marketing people and human researchers C:KELVIN_TTI004
Inspirations & Improvement on Product R&D Main Points Developing: Drawing with new blend of both CAD and hand drawings in product visualization • Competency in mixed skills inhand & CAD drawings • Sustainability concerns in The sustainable elementsevery stage of the are the basic needs in today’sproduct development product R&Dprocess • Iterations & critical thinking Allow much more chances for design iterations, and reflective/ evaluation reports C:KELVIN_TTI004