If you are an independent industrial designer or want to be one, you will likely come across clients who pay with royalties, where you usually don’t get paid upfront but instead collect a percentage of the profits of a given project or product. …

Between 2019 and 2021 I launched Aztro Marketplace, a platform dedicated to helping design-driven brands from around the world connect with retailers and interior decorators in the United States. Having three different types of customers with different needs and pain points made us focus a lot on how they came…

Doing an internship while in school can be highly advantageous as it allows you to gain real-world experience and apply what you have learned in the classroom to a professional setting. Internships enable you to learn new skills, gain insight into your chosen field, build your professional network, and establish…

Three times a year I review portfolios for candidates, and I have also guided students at Pratt and Parsons about the best way to put together their work. When applying for industrial design positions of any kind, having a strong portfolio can make all the difference in securing the position…

As a designer who has focused on HomeGoods for some time, going to Bed Bath & Beyond was like a trip to Disney World. The high walls filled with beautifully designed products from OXO, Joseph Joseph, and a rich selection of the best appliance brands made me wish I had…

Some people collect stamps, others collect rocks, and I collect books on design. I have about 300, I hunt them for inspiration, expand my design knowledge, learn new perspectives, and go in-depth in specific industries. Today I want to share 3 books every designer should have in their library. Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals

How Our Signup Form Went from Cinderella to Princess Between 2019 and 2021, I launched Aztro Marketplace, a platform dedicated to connecting design-driven brands from around the world with retailers and interior decorators in the United States. With three different types of customers having distinct needs and pain points, we…

I was blessed to be raised by a female designer and entrepreneur, and father to two beautiful girls, so supporting female design is important to me. Women have played a significant role in the design industry and have many times transformed it, but their contributions have often been underrepresented in…

When it comes to industrial design, royalty contracts are a reality that many designers can’t avoid. They can offer the opportunity to break into a new industry, work with renowned brands, and potentially make a lot of money. The royalty contract, also known as a licensing agreement, is one of…