The Pillar Blog

Product development insights, project stories & updates from the Pillar team.

Five Things to Consider if You Have a Product Idea

Sep 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

You wake up in the middle of the night with an ingenious new product idea, but how will you determine if it…

Bringing a Product to Market – Anchor

Sep 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

For our next client spotlight, Pillar Design spoke with Andrew, the inventor of Anchor Drink Systems, about his experience bringing a product…

The FireCan – Ignik’s New Product Design

Aug 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

This month at Outdoor Retailer, Ignik previewed the FireCan, a portable, propane powered fire pit that allows people to safely enjoy the…

Working with a Design Consultancy – Glass Expanse

Aug 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

For our next client spotlight, we met with Adam, the founder of Glass Expanse, to talk about his source of inspiration, experience…

Innovative Product Idea – Barbell Rescue

Aug 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

We are excited to announce the launch of Barbell Rescue, a cylindrical, barbell cleaning brush that effortlessly scrubs chalk off of barbells…

What to Bring to a Product Design Firm Meeting

Jul 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

Starting a product design journey can be daunting and often single inventors and/or entrepreneurs don’t know where to start.  When first meeting…

Thoughts from an Inventor – XOOT

Jul 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

We asked our client, Chris, the inventor of XOOT, about his innovative idea, product development journey, and thoughts on working with a…

On-Site Product Development with Glass Expanse

Jun 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

This month, Pillar visited Glass Expanse, a long term client who is located between Austin and Dallas in Temple, Texas. Glass Expanse…

Idea to Product Transformations

Jun 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

Whether it be a napkin sketch, functional prototype, or an existing, finished product that just needs a revamp, our clients come to…

3Dio – Omni Binaural Microphone

May 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

The 3Dio Omni binaural microphone is specifically designed to provide professional binaural audio for Virtual Reality & 360º camera applications. Binaural recording…

XOOT – Professional and Ergonomic Drawing Stand

Mar 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

Entering the final stages of testing, XOOT, a professional drawing stand for large tablets and monitors, is preparing to launch later this…

ONRAX- Overhead Storage Solutions

Jan 2021 Author: Bob Carrasca

ONRAX overhead storage solutions are designed to increase garage storage capacity by utilizing overhead space. Their unique systems are available in both…

Dadding & Co – DaddieCaddie

Dec 2020 Author: Bob Carrasca

Need a last minute gift for a new Dad (or Mom)? Check out the DaddieCaddie, a hands free cup holder that mounts…

MUi Leash

Dec 2020 Author: Bob Carrasca

The MUi leash is a magnetic dog leash that allows for quick and easy attachment to your dog’s collar. Utilizing a dual-magnet…

Vesta Precision – SousVcart

Dec 2020 Author: Bob Carrasca

In collaboration with Vesta Precision, Pillar designed a mobile sous vide station for professional kitchen use. The SousVcart features two bays, holding…

Amazon – Less Packaging, More Smiles

Dec 2020 Author: Bob Carrasca

This year, Amazon rolled out a series of new packaging that helped reduce the environmental impact of their boxes and mailers. Pillar…