The Challenges of Creating Your Own Products – X-Ray Collection

Published: 11 August 2024
on channel: Matthew Encina
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Learn the process of how I created The X-Ray Collection a set of minimal translucent tech peripherals for your desk setup. https://www.modmusings.com/x-ray-coll...
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▬▬▬▬ Video Overview ▬▬▬▬
In this video, I share the year-long journey of designing my X-Ray collection: coming up with the concept, working with manufacturers, the challenges, and launching the product to market. This detailed walkthrough covers the entire process from beginning to end.

The X-Ray Collection includes:
PBTfans X-Ray Keycaps
X-Ray Artisan Keycap by MaxVoltar
X-Ray USB Cable
X-Ray Roller Linear Switch
Bauer Lite: X-Ray Edition keyboard
Protagonist: X-Ray Edition keyboard

I created this documentary video for those interested in industrial product design, custom mechanical keyboards, or the process of bringing an idea to life.

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▬▬▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬▬▬
0:00 – The Overview of Creating a Product
0:41 – Lesson 1: Start with a Concept
0:58 – How I Came up with the Concept for my Product
1:53 – Reviewing Manufacturer Samples
2:51 – Lesson 2: Manufacturing constraints
3:20 – A Novel Solution to a Problem with Manufacturing
4:05 – Testing the Viability of a Product
4:41 – Lesson 3: How to Test the Viability of Your Product
5:17 – Collaborating with Max Voltar
6:45 – Making a Custom USB Cable
8:55 – Lesson 4: Business, Manufacturing, and Money
10:22 – Why Vendors Use Shopify (Sponsored Segment)
11:38 – Being Selective on Who to Collaborate With
12:15 – Creating the X-Ray Roller Linear Switch
12:40 – Creating the Bauer Lite: X-Ray Edition
13:11 – Creating the Protagonist Keyboard: X-Ray Edition
14:02 – Lesson 5: How to collaborate
15:18 – Product Launch
16:22 – Lesson 6: Learn How to Pivot
16:45 – How to Pivot to Sell More Product
17:32 – Reflections from Designing The X-Ray Collection


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Personal Website: https://matthewencina.com
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▬▬▬▬▬ Credits ▬▬▬▬▬
Created by Matthew Encina
© 2024 Mod Musings, Inc.

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