We are on the cusp of the biggest change in how we make things since the industrial revolution. And this isn’t just about new technology — it’s about changes in culture, politics, and attitudes. There are three major catalysts for such a big disruption:
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Means of Production
How we think about design, is changing because the process of how we make a physical thing is evolving. Techniques like additive manufacturing pave the way to allow designers to design things that previously were un-makeable. As such, we simply don’t design, manufacture, or build things the same way as we used to.
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The Nature of Consumer Demand
Today, customers care more about how and where things are made. Interest in locally made, produced, and sold items is growing everywhere. Bespoke things are preferable over generic, off-the-shelf things.
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Product
“Product” is a proxy for all the “things” that are made (whether it’s a building, highway, car, phone, or even movie or video game). Things…
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