It's not the first time this has happened... 😲 In fact, it's pretty common. No matter how clever the technology. Or how qualified the engineers. Sometimes, experience wins. Here's what happened this week: We won a contract 🎉 that only weeks ago we were told we had lost. It was believed that the project concerned could be achieved more cost effectively by an in-house team. Sounds reasonable. Except sometimes even a big in-house team doesn't have the depth or breadth of experience required to: - spot the pitfalls - see the workarounds - think outside the box (and the industry) - accurately predict how long a project will take - understand the complexity of every step between design & manufacture - specify best materials for the job - convert ideas to workable solutions quickly - adapt easily when things change - work with pinpoint precision - convert 2D design to feasible manufactured product - complete project on time. Plus, sometimes the in-house team, however talented, doesn't have the luxury of long experience to see it like it is or tell it like it is out of the gate. Convert Design does. 24 years and counting. Which is why we sometimes wonder if we shouldn't offer a new service: Project Rescue. 😉
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Some you win, Some you lose... And some you rescue. it is not about winning, it is about converting what is in someone's head as a burgeoning idea or concept into a product. At the end of the day we are just the hands of our customer but with skills that they lack off and sharing it with them so we can design what they want. On this one below, we actually made a basic concept based on their brief, presented it to them then they design team thought "we can do this ourselves" so they went and did just that, however they now asking us 3 weeks later to design it for them after all. Design is a way of thinking, seeing things in you head in 3D before you put pen to paper (or mouse to CAD software for that matter). So if you need help, feel free to contact us for an initial meeting, it is totally free and it doesn't matter how long it takes to transmit your idea to our engineers. Https://convertdesignltd.com
It's not the first time this has happened... 😲 In fact, it's pretty common. No matter how clever the technology. Or how qualified the engineers. Sometimes, experience wins. Here's what happened this week: We won a contract 🎉 that only weeks ago we were told we had lost. It was believed that the project concerned could be achieved more cost effectively by an in-house team. Sounds reasonable. Except sometimes even a big in-house team doesn't have the depth or breadth of experience required to: - spot the pitfalls - see the workarounds - think outside the box (and the industry) - accurately predict how long a project will take - understand the complexity of every step between design & manufacture - specify best materials for the job - convert ideas to workable solutions quickly - adapt easily when things change - work with pinpoint precision - convert 2D design to feasible manufactured product - complete project on time. Plus, sometimes the in-house team, however talented, doesn't have the luxury of long experience to see it like it is or tell it like it is out of the gate. Convert Design does. 24 years and counting. Which is why we sometimes wonder if we shouldn't offer a new service: Project Rescue. 😉
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What qualities make a great Design Engineer? 🤔 Firstly, a great Design Engineer is always curious. 🌍 Constantly asking "why" and "how" helps in pushing boundaries and finding innovative solutions. Curiosity drives one to explore new methods and technologies, which is essential for staying ahead in the ever-evolving design landscape. Secondly, attention to detail is crucial. 📝 Design Engineering requires precise calculations and keen observation to ensure that each component fits perfectly and functions seamlessly. Small missed details can lead to big problems, so meticulousness is key. Lastly, collaboration is vital. 🤝 Great Design Engineers understand that complex projects require teamwork. Being able to communicate effectively, both in terms of conveying ideas and listening to others, makes for smoother project flows and better end results. What do you think? Share your thoughts below 👇🏻 #DesignEngineering #Innovation #Teamwork
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Can We Do Without Engineers Who Create Drawings After the Design Stage? At first glance, it might seem like we could skip this step. The designer has already created the concept—so why not go straight to production? But here’s the thing: without engineers, that great design might stay just a pretty idea. Engineers are the ones who take creative visions and turn them into something real. Here’s why their role is so crucial: 1️⃣ They make it precise. A design is inspiring, but engineers provide the exact dimensions, materials, and details needed to build it and make it functional. 2️⃣ They connect to production. Machines, builders, and installers all rely on precise drawings to bring an idea to life. Without those, even the best design might never leave the concept stage. 3️⃣ They solve problems. Sometimes, what works in theory doesn’t translate to reality. Engineers adapt designs so they’re both practical and true to the original vision. 4️⃣ They follow the rules. Engineers ensure the project meets all necessary codes, standards, and regulations so it’s safe and ready for use. So, can we skip engineers? Sure, but we’d likely end up with just a nice sketch instead of something tangible and functional. Designers dream it. Engineers build it. Together, they make it real. What do you think? Could this process work without engineers, or are they an absolutely essential part of the team?
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Last week, I bumped into Dylan Babbs. We had a great chat about how Design Engineering could make a difference no matter where we worked. It’s often about breaking walls: https://lnkd.in/gVjh5jGm If you’re curious about Design Engineering, check out my latest writing to formalize crafts and expertise of the discipline across industries. And if you have any questions about this career path, don’t hesitate to leave a comment or message me!
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Let's be honest - engineers have a reputation for viewing our design counterparts as creative daydreamers more focused on form than function. Conversely, designers have pigeon-holed engineers as rigid, uncreative types dead-set on raining on their parades. But if my time working alongside top-notch design and engineering talent at M3 has taught me anything, it's that we've both got it wrong. While our perspectives may differ, that creative tension is exactly what leads to truly innovative products when leveraged properly. Designers push the boundaries of new concepts and simplify complexity into elegant solutions. We engineers, in turn, ground that creative exploration with pragmatic realities. It's a delicate balance - and one that M3 Design has mastered by keeping design and engineering under one roof. Our process is collaborative, not siloed, This allows us to merge creative visions with technical requirements throughout the product development process, not just at a handoff meeting. Does it lead to lively debates? For sure. But the resulting give-and-take is what creates products that meet user needs, work as intended every time, and excel in the market.
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Quite interesting conversation, I have been witnessing earlier today on the meeting . The designer insisted on signing the design drawings stating; “ In whole my career, design drawings never been accurate and always ends with red line changes following commissioning stage, lets sign it”. From my point of view, it is fundamentally wrong attitude. Yes, sometimes we need to introduce last minute changes to the design, but it should not be a normal practice, it should be exception and always lesson learned exercise should be performed to avoid repetition. The design shall be as much accurate as possible, and all design risks identified and mitigated at the design stage to the best of knowledge and experience of the design team. The mistakes made in the past shall not be excuse for the future mistakes but quite opposite #design
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