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Description:
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.
Wants:
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.
Don't Wants:
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.
Prepaid PrizeEntries
#21 Hi-Spec Drill/Driver Restyle — Match Existing Hand-Tool Design DNA
by Kzswara
#20 Hi-Spec Drill/Driver Restyle — Match Existing Hand-Tool Design DNA
by Kzswara
#19 Hi-Spec Drill/Driver Restyle — Match Existing Hand-Tool Design DNA
by Kzswara
#18 Concept 1
by adnan313
#17 Hi-Spec Drill/Driver Restyle — Match Existing Hand-Tool Design DNA
by ChargedCAD
#16 Dna extraction
by Piyush0703
#15 Hi-spec
by Kawthar_Usamah
#14 Concept draft for form and mechanism direction only
by supra77
#13 DNA Power tools
by sirchulle
#12 Hi-Spec Driller/Driver
by InventDev
#11 Hi-Spec final project pdf
by rabihalmasry
#10 Hi-Spec Drill/Driver Restyle — Match Existing Hand-Tool Design DNA
by elizad
#9 8v drill machine
by vinayp22
#8 Power screw driver and Pivot screw driver
by Tompal
#7 Hi-Spec Power Tools Concept – 8V Drill/Driver + 4V Pivot Screwdriver (DNA Translation)
by totodis
Declined
#6 Hi-Spec Drill/Driver Restyle — Match Existing Hand-Tool Design DNA
by Kzswara
#5 Power Tools Inspired by Hi-Spec Hand Tools
by Eng-mohamedG
Hidden design
#4 Model Name: Hi-Spec Edge 8V or Hi-Spec Axis 4V
by vsnmechdesign
#3 Concept 1
by adnan313
#2 Hi-Spec Drill Family — Premium Concept Styling
by EDİZGNDD
#1 Drill
by kadiry2
Discussion
Thank you for your entry Piyush0703
According to my CadCrowd dashboard the contest is in status "Ended". Also, your submission was quite different from all the other similar entries, however it had deviated from the detailed brief somewhat.
According to my CadCrowd dashboard the contest is in status "Ended". Also, your submission was quite different from all the other similar entries, however it had deviated from the detailed brief somewhat.
Please atleast give review on our design. If you have not selected any of the design.
Why this contest is not closed or ended??
Why this contest is not closed or ended??
The contest is now closed with unfortunately no winners. Thank you to all the entrants who read the detailed brief and placed effort into their submissions.
please open submit Design
If possible, please extend the contest by one week so I can finalize my design.،Thank you.
Please extend the contest. Thank you
Please extend the contest.
@Piyush0703
You can choose the smaller one or the larger one - they are both examples. We are just interested in your design language concept that would be applicable for both power tools like drill drivers and ordinary hand tools. Just make sure you follow my brief
You can choose the smaller one or the larger one - they are both examples. We are just interested in your design language concept that would be applicable for both power tools like drill drivers and ordinary hand tools. Just make sure you follow my brief
@Piyush0703
You can choose the smaller one or the larger one - they are both examples. We are just interested in your design language concept that would be applicable for both power tools like drill drivers and ordinary hand tools
You can choose the smaller one or the larger one - they are both examples. We are just interested in your design language concept that would be applicable for both power tools like drill drivers and ordinary hand tools
Sir i have query 8v drill red outline in hand tool broken line image. Is for different design and dimensions which are given in image of example 8v is different. Which outlay i have to consider for restyle. As you marked have cordless 1500mah model
Hello Ali,
Thank you for entering this contest,
Yes, there is a slight angle of more than 90 degrees - keep this incorporated into your final concepts.
Thank you for entering this contest,
Yes, there is a slight angle of more than 90 degrees - keep this incorporated into your final concepts.
Hello, should the overall structure of the 8V drill be maintained? What I mean is that in the reference images, the top part of the drill has an angled connection with the vertical base. Should this be incorporated into the concept?
working on it,.please wait until deadline,thank you
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