Cutting Technical Documentation and Drawing Time by 40%
Harel Oberman
Oberman Industrial & Product Design
About the Studio
Oberman Industrial & Product Design is a full-service design firm that manages every stage of a product's lifecycle. Based on the vision of Harel Oberman, the studio handles everything from the initial creative concept to final manufacturing. This includes solving complex engineering problems, refining user experience, and determining how to best deliver a finished product to the end user. Because the studio works across diverse domains like medical equipment and consumer electronics, the team often faces technical challenges that require highly specialized knowledge.
The Challenge: The Cost of Outsourcing Expertise
In the past, the studio struggled with a common bottleneck in the design world: the expertise gap. While the team excelled at design and innovation, they frequently encountered mechanical and technical questions that only a professional engineer could answer. Questions about material properties, structural strength, and manufacturing logic were constant.
To solve these, the studio relied on external consultants. This traditional approach created several points of friction:
Slow Turnaround Times: Communication with outside engineers was sluggish. A single technical question could take several days to be answered, stalling the entire design process.
Eroding Profit Margins: Outsourcing was expensive. Every project incurred thousands of dollars in engineering fees, which directly reduced the studio's profitability.
Interrupted Momentum: Because of the cost and delay, the team would often wait to gather multiple questions before reaching out to a consultant, which slowed down their internal development cycles.
The Solution: A 24/7 Engineering Partner
The Impact: Faster Delivery and Improved Profitability
Since adopting Leo, Oberman Industrial & Product Design has seen a dramatic improvement in how they manage their time and project budgets.
50 to 70 Percent Faster Planning: For tasks involving component requirements and presenting setup options to clients, the studio has reduced their working time by up to 70 percent.
Major Reductions in Documentation Time: The time spent on technical drawings, manufacturing guidelines, and assembly instructions has been cut by 30 to 40 percent.
Direct Financial Savings: By reducing their dependence on outsourced engineers, the studio has saved thousands of dollars per project, protecting their margins and allowing for more competitive pricing.
Seamless Workflow: With an engineering assistant available 24/7, the team no longer faces "down time" while waiting for external feedback.
Conclusion
By making Leo a core part of their daily routine, Oberman Industrial & Product Design has bypassed the traditional limitations of a small design studio. They now deliver more sophisticated, manufacturing-ready products at a speed that was previously impossible, all while significantly increasing their bottom line.
