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.
We will score entries using the following weighting:
1) Hi-Spec hand-tool DNA translation (40%)
- Clear, tasteful use of the “facing broken line” and related Hi-Spec detailing
- Consistent ridge/texture logic and disciplined panel breaks
- Cohesive two-material strategy (hard plastic + TPE grip zones)
- Recognizable without a large logo
2) Constraint compliance (30%) — pass/fail first, then quality
- Fits the supplied fixed dimensions/envelope (confirmed via overlay)
- Flat base clearly shown and plausible on both items
- Key interfaces appear realistically placed and usable
3) Cohesion across both items (20%)
- The 8V drill/driver and 4V pivoting tool look like the same family
- Pivoting tool looks coherent in both pistol and inline modes
4) Communication clarity (10%)
- Views are clear and sufficient to understand surfaces, breaks, and grip areas
- CMF/texture intent is coherent and easy to evaluate
Note: This is a concept contest intended for downstream DFM; we value manufacturing-realistic panel break logic and practical grip/control zones, even without CAD.
SUBMISSIONS MAY BE REJECTED IF THEY VIOLATE ANY OF THE ITEMS BELOW.
1) Dimension / envelope violations
- Any concept that clearly exceeds the supplied dimensions or ignores the overlay requirement
- “Silhouette growth” solutions that would not fit our existing cases
- Moving constrained interface locations without justification
2) Rounded, unstable, or unclear bases
- No rounded/rocking bases on either tool
- No hidden base geometry—bottom/standing view is mandatory for both items
3) Logo-dependent branding
- Do not use a large Hi-Spec logo badge as the primary styling cue
- Avoid concepts that only look “Hi-Spec” because of branding; the identity must come from form language
4) Overly aggressive “pro tool” styling or competitor copying
- Avoid extreme tactical/pro aesthetics (over-faceted, overly sharp, heavy visual aggression)
- Avoid borrowing signature cues from major brands; we want our own family language
5) Random decoration / texture noise
- No arbitrary vents, ribs, panel lines, or textures without a consistent logic
- Avoid “busy” surfaces that don’t align with our hand-tool discipline
6) Missing required views/content
- No single-render submissions
- Do not omit the Design DNA page
- Do not omit the pivoting tool’s two modes (pistol + inline)
- Do not omit CMF/texture intent labels
7) Over-scoping into engineering
- Full engineering CAD, internal packaging, tooling-ready details are not required here; focus on clear, constraint-compliant concepts we can take into DFM.
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