Don't take on so many projects. Learn to say no, I cannot look at this for at least four weeks. If they respect you, they'll wait. If they won't wait dump them anyway, Working for people who do not respect what you do, are bad clients.

I'm drowning in deadlines for industrial design projects. I can use technology to stay afloat by hiring one of those Boston Dynamics military robo dogs - and send them off to find whoever planned out the ridiculously inconsiderate and unachievable deadlines.

Technologie allein rettet uns nicht vor Deadlines. Sie ist ein Werkzeug – wichtig, aber nicht die Lösung. Spitzenergebnisse im Maschinenbau entstehen durch Virtuosität: das Zusammenspiel von Können, Kreativität und gezieltem Technikeinsatz. Bei Jürgen Schmid Maschinen Design nutzen wir diese Meisterschaft, um Maschinen zu gestalten, die Anwender begeistern und den Erfolg unserer Kunden sichern. Software-Tools und KI optimieren Abläufe, doch der wahre Wert liegt in der Erfahrung und Design-Kompetenz, die jedes Projekt zum Erfolg führt. Was wiegt mehr: Tool oder Talent?

In industrial design, stay afloat amid tight deadlines by leveraging technology. Use project management tools to track tasks and timelines. Implement CAD software to streamline design processes and reduce errors. Collaborate with team members through cloud-based platforms for real-time updates. Utilize 3D printing to quickly prototype and test designs. Automate repetitive tasks with software solutions, freeing up time for creative work. Regularly back up your data to prevent loss. Embrace these technologies to enhance efficiency and maintain quality under pressure.

My suggestion is to use the Teams Planner app, Asana or Trello to organize tasks, track deadlines and issue reports. Regular meetings with the client also bring stability and peace of mind regarding the progress of the project. When the progress is shared, the value increases.

Planification is surely the most important tool we can use. But when roadmaps are crazy, I'm an big fan of the 80/20 technique : produce 80% of the "fully pinished product" in a short time and then check if the remaining 20% of details really are important for the product. In today's industry, it is better to have something done instead of something perfect (but not done). Sometimes this technique can be frustrating, but most of the time it saves hours of perfecting details before realizing we don't need them. Technology is just a tool to follow the best high technology you have : your brain! So, I use simple tooles : my Remarkable to take note and make skecthes, then I transfer it on Solidworks and send IGES/STEP files to subcontractors

I used the website Monday to stay on track on top of my 80 projects I work on. This helps me keep track of where the project is and what are the next steps I need to take. Staying organized is your best way to handle everything. It also sets real standards and boundaries of your work load.

Facing the deadlines of my industrial design projects can be challenging, but technology is my ally. I use project management tools like Trello to organize my tasks and stay focused. Automating repetitive tasks frees up valuable time, allowing me to focus on what's important. CAD software, like SolidWorks, allows me to work more efficiently, and online communication tools make it easier to collaborate with my team. Plus, time management apps help me stay productive and focused. Thanks to these technologies, I can better manage my projects and maintain balance in my life.