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The True Cost of Cutting Corners on MedTech Design

In medtech, design shortcuts don’t just hurt aesthetics - they introduce real design risk: regulatory delays, usability failures, costly rework. In Oscar Daws' latest article for Health Tech World he unpacks why investing in robust, thoughtful design is indispensable for medical device success.

Product Innovation Workshops

Need help developing a new product? November 3rd-7th, Tone are providing free 1-hour product innovation workshops to help tackle your product development challenges

Cutting Edge Material Innovation From LDF 2025

From waste-born materials to nature-inspired design, innovators on show at London Design Festival 2025 are redefining how products are made. Explore the emerging themes shaping sustainable materials this year.

Katto Launch New Sustainable Kitchen Products, Designed by Tone

We’re delighted to share the latest chapter in our collaboration with Katto — the launch of two new products designed by Tone Product Design: a corkscrew and a pocket knife.

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Industrial Design AI Cheatsheet 2025: Where To Plug AI Into Your Product Design Workflow

We mapped proven AI tools to every stage of the double-diamond design process, so product teams can move faster without compromising quality, IP, or compliance. Download the 2-page cheatsheet to see exactly where LLMs, sketch visualisers, generative image tools, and CAD features add value today.