Product storyboard

Storyboarding for Product Design: Most people are familiar with the term "storyboard" in relation to movies, as a way that film creatives communicate to set up shots and plan out the plot. But storyboarding is also a critical part of the design process. Just as the film industry use…

This is a sample of images that were used to illustrate product scenarios.

Sketching compilations from various design projects

Here is a simple yet successful storyboard. The product shown is a spoonless tea cup in which you just spin the ball in the glass to mix the liquid. I think this storyboard works because the item is in the spotlight, it is the most detailed and saturated in color. The muted tones of the background complement the simple linework nicely. Also, the arrows really bring out the action that is completed here.

Product Function Sketching Ben Coble

The most important thing to remember when designing products is that design is for people. To design great products, you must deliver the right features, with the right user experience for the right people. Thus, define your target audience, then research their problems, and, finally, focus on building a product that solves those problems! In this article, Nick Babich takes a closer look at how to define an optimal product vision, strategy, and design process.

by Designer William Fairnington

Notice the green arrows used to help instruct.

Interaction Design Sketches