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Why every cutout on an electrical enclosure matter
At first glance, an electrical enclosure looks like a simple metal box.
In reality, every hole, vent, mounting point, and panel opening has a purpose.
When designing an enclosure like this, I'm thinking far beyond the exterior appearance.
Here are a few of the engineering considerations that influence the design:
• Airflow and thermal management for internal electronics
• Structural rigidity without adding unnecessary weight
• Efficient cable routing and maintenance access
• Mounting locations for DIN rails, panels, and electrical components
• Manufacturing constraints such as bending, punching, and assembly
• Ease of installation and long-term serviceability
Good enclosure design isn't just about fitting components inside.
It's about creating a product that's practical to manufacture, simple to assemble, and reliable throughout its lifecycle.
Every opening you see in this model was placed with functionality and manufacturability in mind.
What's the first thing you look for when reviewing an enclosure design—cooling, accessibility, or manufacturability?
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Variables. Page structure. Base frames. Annotation components. Cover slide.
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𝗦𝗼 𝗜 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗻. Meet Starter, one click, and your entire foundation is ready.
→ Core variables: Typography, grids, spacing, and colours
→ Page structure: A clean, organised file hierarchy
→ Base frames: Pre-configured frames hooked up to your grids
→ Helper components: Sticky notes and status labels for quicker documentation
→ Base cover: A customisable project thumbnail
https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1616860142658349536/starter?q_id=1e2ab7fb-d8fc-40f5-a2db-72164930f2df
Brilliant work! I'm testing it now!
I created complete chess set and website visuals for Chess Verse.
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Great detailing products deserve a storefront that performs just as hard. So I designed a bold, high-octane e-commerce experience for Carfidant – from research and strategy all the way to a polished, conversion-focused interface.
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📦 Bundle-based pricing with a quantity slider – more bottles, lower price per unit
🔁 Subscribe & Save with clear membership perks
⭐ A content-rich product page: social proof, comparison tables, step-by-step how-tos
🔎 A filterable catalogue with category controls and search
Visual language: bold display typography (Boldonse + Anton), a punchy yellow-black-red palette, and a consistent red accent driving every key action. Designed in Figma with responsive design in mind.
My hypothesis: combining strong visual hierarchy, intuitive UI, and flexible bundle and subscription options would help customers choose with more confidence – and lift both purchase intent and repeat orders.
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