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Industrial Design/ Product Design

Turning Vision Into Tangible Products

Our industrial design process bridges the gap between imagination and reality. Whether it’s a smart gadget or an ergonomic kitchen tool, we design products that enhance usability, solve problems, and elevate your brand’s presence.

Our approach:

  • Understanding user behaviour through research and observation.
  • Creating ergonomic, user-friendly designs that prioritize functionality.
  • Prototyping and testing to ensure seamless integration into daily life.

We are a match if

  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • A brand manager looking to drive your company's sustainability & innovation agendas
  • Founder looking to translate your brand values into great products
  • Business owner looking to work closely with a creative team to bring bold ideas to life
  • Looking to source homeware products in bulk from India
  • A manufacturer looking to develop unique products for international buyers
  • Looking to expand the existing brand palette through material research
  • Want help with vendor development in India
Case Study

We partnered with Art and Cook to design a hydration bottle that incorporated smart technology. The result? A sleek, functional product that doubled as a hydration reminder and style statement.

Every design starts with a question:
How can we make this better?

We are a match if

  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • You are a startup founder looking for disruptive product design
  • A brand manager looking to drive your company's sustainability & innovation agendas
  • Founder looking to translate your brand values into great products
  • Business owner looking to work closely with a creative team to bring bold ideas to life
  • Looking to source homeware products in bulk from India
  • A manufacturer looking to develop unique products for international buyers
  • Looking to expand the existing brand palette through material research
  • Want help with vendor development in India

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is industrial design, and why is it important?
Industrial design is the process of creating and developing products that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. It blends form, function, and user experience to ensure products are intuitive, efficient, and market-ready. A well-designed product enhances usability, improves brand perception, and increases consumer engagement.
How does Thought & Found approach industrial design?
We take a human-centered approach, ensuring that our designs are deeply rooted in user needs, market insights, and manufacturing feasibility. Our process involves:
✔ Researching user behavior and market gaps.
✔ Ideating and prototyping to refine functionality.
✔ Developing aesthetically compelling and ergonomic designs.
✔ Collaborating with manufacturers for seamless production.
What industries benefit from industrial design?
Industrial design is crucial in industries like homeware, consumer electronics, lifestyle products, medical devices, furniture, automotive, and retail packaging. Any business that creates physical products can benefit from thoughtful industrial design
How does industrial design improve user experience?
A well-designed product enhances user experience by being intuitive, comfortable, and efficient. We focus on ergonomics, ease of use, and material selection to ensure products not only look great but also feel great to interact with.
What’s the difference between industrial design and product design?
While both involve designing physical products, industrial design focuses more on the aesthetics, usability, and human interaction, while product design also includes the engineering, mechanics, and technical development.
How do you ensure that an industrial design is manufacturable?
We collaborate closely with engineers, material experts, and manufacturers to ensure every design can be produced efficiently. Our process includes:
✔ Early prototyping to test feasibility.
✔ Material selection based on availability and cost.
✔ Engineering reviews to refine technical specifications.
How long does the industrial design process take?
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the product, industry requirements, and prototyping needs. On average, a full industrial design process can take 6-12 weeks, but this can be adjusted based on project scope.
How do you balance creativity with functionality in industrial design?
We start with user research to understand needs and pain points, ensuring every creative decision has a functional purpose. Our designs merge aesthetics with practicality, making products visually compelling while enhancing usability.

Let’s create something exceptional

Have an idea you’re excited about?

We’d love to hear from you.

Whether it’s refining a concept or creating something from scratch, our team is here to collaborate and bring your vision to life. Schedule a consultation with our creative team to explore how we can help.‍


For inquiries email us at
‍aditi@thought-found.com or Call +91 8657108213