Julia Semenko
Recent articles by the Author
Why Beautiful Prototypes Die in Manufacturing
A beautiful prototype proves that an idea can work. A successful product proves that it can be manufactured, scaled, and sold. This article explores why Design for Manufacturing should be considered from day one, and how engineering, assembly, tolerances, and supply chain decisions ultimately determine whether innovation reaches the market.
Product Development That Works: Lessons from Two Days of Real-World Practice
Pilotfish, together with Lemberg Solutions and MotionLab.Berlin, hosted a two-day workshop exploring what it really takes to bring hardware products from idea to market. This article shares key lessons from the sessions, from human-centered design to scaling production.
From Idea to Market: How to Structure Your Product Development Process
Bringing a product to market is complex, especially in hardware and regulated industries. This article outlines a structured product development process, from early scoping to manufacturing, based on Pilotfish’s experience delivering real, production-ready products.