fuseproject x desktop metal
ROLE: LEAD DESIGNER
DESKTOP METAL // Product Language is an industrial design project focused on establishing the foundational design language for a new generation of metal 3D printing systems, beginning with the Desktop Metal FDM printer and sintering oven and extending across the complete product ecosystem and digital experience. The design approach centers on precision structure, creating a visual and physical identity that communicates user intent, engineering accuracy, reliability, and advanced manufacturing capability. Through a balance of architectural form, refined details, and modern industrial confidence, the system positions metal additive manufacturing as a professional production technology. The resulting language creates a cohesive platform identity built around precision, durability, and the future of accessible industrial manufacturing.
Working in the automotive performance trade and the design industry for many years, the thought of 3D printing metal parts in a small workshop was an exciting proposition.
The group of genius' at Desktop Metal in Boston are allowing this dream to come true.
From the inside to the outside, having helped lead DM to establish their design language, product line, and user experience was an absolute pleasure.
With DM's suite of products 4 simple stages are needed to create a part:
design approach
These are large machines that are doing serious work. We wanted to speak to that and stay away from a feeling of consumer electronics while pay homage to the trusted heavy equipment of the past. we knew exposed, considered internals and mechanicals would give the machine that trusted tool feeling.
alloy cartridges
with so many metal options, we knew media change was going to be important. Such a common action needs to feel as intuitive and pleasurable as possible. The wedge form of the the cartridge speaks directly to its install orientation.
