Ever Wondered How Logitech Designs Its Peripherals?
Category: Input DevicesPosted: January 14, 2009 01:11PM
Author: jammin
Well now you can gain a little bit of insight with the help of some flickr images and descriptions courtesy of designpartners industrial design consultancy. Now, if you have ever been an ID student (hint: I have) then the process probably won't be all that surprising. What becomes apparent is the importance of early concept work using materials such as foam, which are used to hone the shape (and therefore feel) of the products. Deciding where all of the touch points on mouse will be placed is also a pretty involved process. The overall message is you don't get class leading products without investing time and skill when it comes to the design and development process. Unfortunately the images don't show much of the work that didn't make it through to the later stages (which is almost guaranteed to be a lot).
