The Evolution of Product Design: What It Means for 2026

In the digital age, what does it truly mean to be a "Product Designer"? The evolution of product design, from crafting physical objects during the Industrial Revolution to creating digital ecosystems today, has blurred the lines between the tangible and the virtual. We'll explore this transformation, how products and technology are more interconnected than ever, and what the shift means for designers and the industry.

Let's journey back to the origins of product design and understand how we've arrived at this digital dilemma. Are we still designing "products" as we once knew them, or has the field redefined itself entirely?

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Timestamps :

0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - The Origins of Product Design
2:28 - The Rise of Digital Products
7:50 - The Dilemma - "Physical vs Digital"
8:48 - Who is Product Designer
10:50 - Conclusion

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