Think about your shopping habits. You see a small picture, a list of features, and a handful of reviews. You’re asked to imagine what the product is really like. You’re judging quality without ever touching it, trusting other people’s opinions, or getting swayed by clever marketing.
Selling a physical product is no longer just about creating a great object. It’s about creating a great story. One that can come alive on a screen, where most customers will first meet it.
When you walk into a store and pick up a product, you get an immediate sense of it:
You feel its weight. You see how big it really is. You run your fingers over the materials, test its features, maybe even smell the packaging.
Online? You get none of that.
No physical touch, no scale, no real-world utility.
You rely entirely on what you see on a digital platform in 2D. Photos, videos, marketing promises, and the social chatter around them. This environment reduces everything to a visual popularity contest on a tiny scale. Will it stand out on the screen? Will people post about it? Will the brand’s story grab attention in a noisy marketplace?
This is the landscape every company now faces, and it’s reshaping how we approach design.
Great design is about more than just looks or features.
It’s about creating a complete experience, one that holds up both digitally and physically.
That means:
Many companies today rely on digital marketing to create buzz. But if the promise doesn’t match the product, customers feel let down, and trust fades.
There’s another risk, too. In physical stores, people could hold a product, assess its fit in their lives, and build a sense of connection. Online, that experience is flattened. Constant images, influencer posts, and algorithms encourage quick purchases, often resulting in disposable products with little lasting value.
That’s why we believe design today goes beyond the object itself. We help shape how products are presented, understood, and trusted.
At Whipsaw, we aim to create products that not only attract attention but truly earn their place in people’s lives, offering value and longevity well beyond the first click.
For designers, companies, and investors, this shift isn’t just a challenge — it’s an incredible opportunity.
The brands that will thrive are the ones that embrace this moment with creativity and intention. They will:
When we get this right, we don’t just create products that sell.
We create products that matter. Things that enrich people’s lives, that they’re proud to own, that stand the test of time.
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