Welcome
Are you a forward-thinking leader in product development?
I help product development leaders jump into the fog of the unknown and chart a path toward innovation. We will find new insights, validate exciting user experiences, create desirable products, and get your innovative design into production.
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?
I'll guide you to avoid the 3 main traps of innovation:
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The Consensus Trap
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The Ivory Tower Effect
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Shiny Object Syndrome
I'll provide you with:
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Guaranteed deliverables tied to your outcomes
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Friendly & professional interactions; no prima donnas
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Design expertise for your product, no bait & switch to entry-level designers
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Pursuit of excellence
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Unique solutions aligned with your brand values, no cookie-cutter designs
Design Process
Approximately 5% of products succeed. That's a staggering number.
I'm here to ensure that your product is successful by giving you 3 Key Advantages:
1. Speed
Opportunities only exist for so long. I've streamlined the product development process to quickly test ideas, identify outcome-based design activities, make fast decisions, and design utilizing your identified manufacturing methods.
2. Creative Problem Solving
I will collaborate with you to create a compelling user experience and value proposition that sets your product apart. Consumers buy the experience they believe they will have with a product. I design experiences and work my way back to how your product can enable it.
3. Grounded in Reality
I will collaborate with your team to understand your current and future capabilities and design within those constraints. I've designed products utilizing various manufacturing processes, secondary processes, and assembly methods.
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!"
