Product design is a multifaceted discipline encompassing various interpretations and fields of activity. In this post, we will explore the different meanings of "product design," examine the similarities and differences between product design and industrial design, and review the three most common meanings of this phrase.

Industrial design (also known as product design) is the process of designing, developing, and improving three-dimensional products that holistically combine functionality, usability, manufacturability, user experience, sustainability, and aesthetics. Industrial design integrates knowledge and approaches from various disciplines such as engineering, art, and business strategy to turn ideas into tangible solutions and products. In this post, we will explain what industrial design is, its fundamental guiding principles, the different sub-categories within industrial design, and finally, a bit about product design in Israel.