Tool Design
Complete a product design for a tool. The design is intended to be used to manufacture prototypes. The specification for the design is in the attached pdf document.
Hi-Spec Drill/Driver Restyle — Match Existing Hand-Tool Design DNA
We are seeking industrial design concept styling for two Hi-Spec power tools to extend our existing Hi-Spec hand-tool design DNA into power tools. This is a concept direction contest (visual design + CMF). We will take the winning concept into our internal Design for Manufacture (DFM) process.
ITEMS IN SCOPE (2)
- Item A: 8V drill/driver (restyle)
- Item B: 4V pivoting screwdriver (must be shown in both modes: pistol + inline/straight)
OBJECTIVE
- Create a cohesive concept direction that looks clearly “Hi-Spec” through form language and detailing, not by relying on a large Hi-Spec logo. The result should feel DIY-friendly, modern, and approachable, consistent with our hand-tool sets (reference images provided).
NON-NEGOTIABLES (MUST FOLLOW)
- Fixed dimensions / envelope (fits existing blow-mold cases)
- Concepts must respect our supplied dimension drawings and fit within the defined outer size constraints.
- Key interface locations must remain as defined (where constrained).
- Flat base on both items
- Each tool must have a flat (non-rounded) base for stable standing and future modularity.
- A clear bottom/standing view is required.
- Do not rely on a large Hi-Spec logo
- Concepts must work for private-label production and remain recognizable via the Hi-Spec design DNA, not branding.
- Pivoting tool must show both configurations
- The 4V pivoting screwdriver must be presented in pistol mode and inline/straight mode.
SCOPE (CONCEPT ONLY; NO CAD REQUIRED)
- This contest is for concept visuals. Full CAD/engineering is not required. Use any method (sketch render, shaded model, etc.) as long as it is clear and evaluable.
REQUIRED SUBMISSION (SINGLE PDF, MAX 5 PAGES)
Page 1 — Design DNA (mandatory)
- A short design DNA summary with annotated callouts showing how you applied our hand-tool cues.
Pages 2–3 — Item A: 8V drill/driver (mandatory)
- Side view + bottom view (flat base must be obvious)
- 1 beauty/perspective view
- Simple CMF/texture labels (housing/TPE/accents/texture zones)
Pages 4–5 — Item B: 4V pivoting screwdriver (mandatory)
- 2 beauty views: pistol mode + inline mode
- 1 bottom/standing view proving flat base solution
- Simple CMF/texture labels
OVERLAY CHECK (REQUIRED):
- Provide a quick side-view overlay against our supplied outline/dimension drawing (semi-transparent overlay is acceptable) to confirm dimensional compliance without requiring CAD.
FILE FORMAT
- PDF required (A4 or US Letter). Source files appreciated but optional.
COMMERCIAL / CONFIDENTIALITY INTENT
- Winner must provide exclusive rights / IP assignment for the winning concept.
- Minor revisions may be requested after selection to harmonize family details.
-NDA preferred; no public portfolio posting until approved.
Stanford University Baby Products Company
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