Make the Intangibles of Product Development Tangible.
Hi I'm Scott,
I bridge psychology and industrial design. If you design only with logic, no one will care about your product. If you design only with emotion, the product will become aimless. The design process needs both emotion and logic to connect with the user. I integrate both into my proprietary design process.
I help clients:
-
Develop new-to-the-world product, vehicle, and GUI solutions.
-
Refresh existing products to solidify the trust your brand has built.
-
Run workshops to inspire new product ideas or fill roadmaps.
If you're looking for clarity & confidence through the NPD process, click that blue button to book a call. I've helped market leaders and start-ups achieve their innovation goals.
About Me.
Hi, I'm Scott Stevens, a human-centered industrial designer & product development consultant near Detroit, Michigan. I've spent 23 years learning how humans think, act, and perceive the world, so I can lead teams, create compelling value propositions, and craft desirable products. I'm imaginative, composed, friendly, candid, dependable, disruptive, and encouraging. I want to shake up industry norms and create better lives for my users.
Over the past 18 years, my products have won awards across industries and helped businesses thrive.
Why work with me?
Psychology Over Pure Logic
I design for real human behavior—the unconscious desires, emotions, and decision making that drive choice.
Aligning emotions with function will create desirable user experiences that will be associated with your product.
Perception is Reality
A product's value lives in the mind of the user. I learn about your users, their motivations, and their opinions of your products. This is translated into designed experiences that transform how people perceive and interact with your product.
3. Designed to be Manufactured
I will collaborate with your team to understand your current and future capabilities and design within those constraints.
I get this information at the beginning to the project.
Innovation Challenges I Help Solve
I'll guide you to avoid the 3 main traps of innovation:
-
The Consensus Trap
-
The Ivory Tower Effect
-
Shiny Object Syndrome
I'll provide you with:
-
Guaranteed deliverables tied to your outcomes
-
Friendly & professional interactions; no prima donnas
-
Design expertise for your product, no bait & switch to entry-level designers
-
Pursuit of excellence
-
Unique solutions aligned with your brand values, no cookie-cutter designs
Design Process
TESTIMONIALS
JOE HAMILTON / CEO / SIMPLYO3
"Pop Design is a creative powerhouse that delivers exceptional design solutions with a fresh and modern aesthetic. Their attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of a brand make them a go-to choice for anyone seeking innovative and visually striking designs. Working with Pop Design is an absolute pleasure, thanks to their friendly and professional approach that ensures a seamless and enjoyable collaboration from start to finish."
CORTEZ JAMES / FOUNDER / PERSONAL TRAINER
"3 years ago I was introduced to Scott at Pop Design through a mutual friend. I can’t say enough about the amazing work Scott provides. Not only was he professional in regard to meeting deadlines, but he exceeded expectations by genuinely, caring about his client's success. I knew nothing about design & the necessary steps to take. Scott continuously picked my brain, patiently worked with me & made it very apparent that he wanted me to stand out amongst the crowd. I am proud to say that I am currently the 3 year owner of Peak Performance LLC; a successful private personal training facility located in Green Bay, WI. Scott has helped shape & construct an everlasting image of core, strength, agility & the belief that anything is possible when an idea becomes reality. Even up to this day Scott still follows up with me for further guidance. I highly recommend Pop Design!"
