Product design and development with Rebel Engineering

Most people think making a product stronger automatically makes it better, but that’s not always true. In this video, I break down the difference between overbuilding and proper engineering, and why blindly adding strength can actually hurt your design.

Why are modern cars so hard to repair? In this podcast, I break down the real reason behind the tension between engineers and mechanics, and why it’s not as simple as “bad design.”

Engineering vs Engineering Technology, what’s the real difference, and which degree is right for you?

The sunk cost fallacy can quietly derail engineers, inventors, and product developers. When you’ve invested months (or years) into a design, walking away can feel impossible, even when a better solution exists.

Have a game-changing product idea but worried no one will buy it? In this video, I break down the 5 real-world tests I’d use to validate a product idea before investing serious time and money based on decades of experience designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling physical products. You’ll learn how to prototype quickly, test demand without looking like a scam, gather meaningful customer f...

✅ Get my free product development Cheat Sheet: 👉 https://shorturl.at/5qSGX ✅ www.rebeleng.us What’s the real difference between overbuilding and overengineering? In product design and mechanical engineering, making something stronger, heavier, or more complex than necessary can quietly ruin usability, cost, and market success. Using real-world examples—from shovels and vacuums to smartphones an...

✅ Cheat sheet: 👉 https://shorturl.at/5qSGX www.rebeleng.us - SCHEDULE A FREE 15-MINUTE FEASIBILITY CALL In this video, I break down the most common product design mistakes that quietly increase costs, extend lead times, and push your job to the bottom of the priority list. If you're developing a physical product, working with CNC machining, injection molding, casting, or fabrication, this is ess...

✅ Cheat sheet: 👉 https://shorturl.at/5qSGX rebeleng.us - Your top location for product design and development resources.  If your prototype worked perfectly on your desk, that’s exactly why it might fail in mass production. In this video, I explain why prototypes lie, and how manufacturing exposes every shortcut you took. We cover the biggest mistakes first-time physical product founders ma...

✅ Cheat sheet: 👉 https://shorturl.at/5qSGX rebeleng.us - Your top location for product design and development resources. Discover the shocking truth about how a single design mistake can lead to a staggering loss of $10,000. In this video, we'll explore the common pitfalls that can have a significant impact on your bottom line. From user experience to conversion rates, we'll dive into the world...