Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
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This is part 2 of a series that will explore how to create iconic industrial design. This video explains some tips you can use to improve the proportions and silhouettes of your designs. The silhouette (or outline) is what makes your product immediately recognizable. It's the first thing that anyone notices, so it's very important that you make it recognizable, even from a great distance.
Make a killer portfolio and land your dream design job. Enroll in my online industrial design course, Form Fundamentals. bit.ly/335vsqO .
It's incredibly difficult to make a truly iconic product. They only come a few times per decade. While it's unlikely that our products will ever reach the level of icon, it's still a noble pursuit to strive towards. Even if we fall short, we can still create designs that are distinctive and category-defining.
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John Mauriello has been working professionally as an industrial designer since 2010. He is an Adjunct Professor of industrial design at California College of the Arts.
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Watch Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=9wHlJXnx0bM
This is part 2 of a series that will explore how to create iconic industrial design. This video explains some tips you can use to improve the proportions and silhouettes of your designs. The silhouette (or outline) is what makes your product immediately recognizable. It's the first thing that anyone notices, so it's very important that you make it recognizable, even from a great distance.
Make a killer portfolio and land your dream design job. Enroll in my online industrial design course, Form Fundamentals. bit.ly/335vsqO .
It's incredibly difficult to make a truly iconic product. They only come a few times per decade. While it's unlikely that our products will ever reach the level of icon, it's still a noble pursuit to strive towards. Even if we fall short, we can still create designs that are distinctive and category-defining.
Join my mailing list to get notified of special announcements: studioello.com/mail
Join my discord channel and talk to me: discord.gg/hFw55nh
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mauriellodesign
Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mauriellojohn
Check out my Behance: behance.net/mauriellodesign
Want to learn more about my work? Check out my portfolio: studioello.com
Want to work with me on a design project? Contact me here: studioello.com/about-1
John Mauriello has been working professionally as an industrial designer since 2010. He is an Adjunct Professor of industrial design at California College of the Arts.
Check out AWOL Trends: awoltrends.com
