Specialization was a concept that was reserved for the most sensitive industries, such as the medical industry. However, technological advancement and the rise of specialized software platforms have led to a need for specialization in other areas such as the product design field. This has also been motivated by the need to create the most compelling and accurate design for marketing or testing purposes. I’m your host, Jennifer Piper, and today I’m joined by Magnus Skogsfjord, a freelance designer who’s worked with prominent brands such as CISCO. He’s used Siemens NX for several years and will be sharing his experience with the design software. He’ll also be sharing with us what his favorite features are and where he feels there is a need for improvement. In this episode, you’ll learn about the current trends in the CAD and mechanical design field. You’ll also learn about the challenges faced by designers as well as companies as they seek to improve the quality of their designs. Lastly, we’ll touch on what the future holds for the product design field and what it’ll take to get there. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Current trends in mechanical design and product visualization (03:54)The increased need of specialization in particular segments (06:21)The cause of increased use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) (10:23)Design challenges that companies are facing and how technology is addressing them (13:54)What the future holds for computer-aided design (CAD) and mechanical design (16:28)How COVID-19 changed the perspective of working from an office. (20:35) Connect with Magnus Skogsfjord: LinkedIn Connect with Jennifer Piper:  LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.