CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Concept Development Through Form, Structure, And Build Logic

METHODOLOGY

Concept development starts with intent, not decoration. Every project begins as a functional idea shaped by use, scale, proportion, and physical behavior. Forms are explored through sketching, reference study, and early modeling to test mass, balance, and interaction. The goal is to define what the object is, what it must do, and why it exists before any fabrication decisions are made.

PROCESS AND CONTROL

Concepts are refined through structure and build logic from the start. Materials, forces, connection points, and fabrication methods inform the design as it evolves. Ideas are pressure tested early to eliminate weak geometry and impractical features. The result is a concept that holds up visually and structurally, ready to transition cleanly into engineering, CAD, and fabrication without rework.

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Concept development hero image featuring shield wireframe and structural emblem design, DCLA FAB Los Angeles
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