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Should I Hire a Technical Designer and Where Should I Look

May 29, 2023 • Rebecca Waldron • Episode 3

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Taking your product idea from concept to actual tangible object can feel impossible, but with the help of a Technical Designer you can have Tech Packs made that will allow a manufacturer to make your product to match your vision.

In this interview with Victoria Dickson, we discuss what a Technical Designer does, if you should hire one, and where you should look to find a Technical Designer.

We discuss:
- Victoria's background as a Fashion Designer
- What she does as an Apparel Brand and Design Consultant
- The process of working with a Technical Designer
- How many styles or products someone should offer when they launch
- Where can you find a Technical Designer
- Where to look for manufacturers
- Overseas versus domestic manufacturing
- Have a strong story
- Keep moving forward
- Talk to your ideal customer
- Connect with Victoria

If you enjoyed this episode then you'll love the Free Product Launch guide that goes more in-depth into the process of launching a product business in 5 clear steps. Check it out at: https://theproductsessions.com/launchguide

Get the full show notes: https://theproductsessions.com/should-i-hire-a-technical-designer-and-where-should-i-look/

Watch this Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/q0AaRrMc_8M

Links mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Victoria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriadickson/
Victoria's website: https://www.vdickson.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/
Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
The MAGIC Tradeshow: https://www.magicfashionevents.com/
The CFDA: https://cfda.com/
Makers Row: https://makersrow.com/
Connect with Rebecca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductsessions.com
Work with Rebecca: https://theproductsessions.com/work-with-me
The Product Sessions: https://theproductsessions.com/

Rebecca Waldron

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