Hey everyone, Jason Pohl here! I’m an Industrial Designer who’s been sketching, sculpting, and building products for as long as I can remember. Over the course of my career, I’ve completed thousands of projects—and I chose this profession for one big reason: I get to be wildly creative and have a ton of FUN doing it.  🎬 Check out the video below 🎬

Today, I want to break down the Top 5 reasons why xDesign has become my absolute tool of choice for Industrial Design.

5. Supercharged Ideation

xDesign is a cloud-based subdivision modeling powerhouse, perfect for shaping complex forms and surfaces. Its speed and ease of use make it the ideal tool for rapid conceptual modeling.

I used to begin every project with pencil and paper, sketching out my rough ideas. But now? I can skip the sketchbook entirely and dive straight into xDesign. I can explore concepts faster and with more accuracy, turning my rough ideas into real 3D forms in minutes. It has genuinely supercharged my creative workflow.

4. Seamless Integration with SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS has been a staple in my workflow for years, but pairing it with xDesign has given me a new level of flexibility. I can rough out forms in xDesign, then push those concepts into SOLIDWORKS for the detailed engineering side—or I can start with an existing SOLIDWORKS assembly and sculpt directly on top of it inside xDesign.

The two tools flow together beautifully, giving me the best of both worlds: speed for creativity and precision for engineering.

3. Cloud-Based Freedom to Work Anywhere

One of my favorite perks: xDesign lives on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. That means my files are always backed up, always synced, and always secure—no more external drives or file-juggling nightmares.

And since it runs right in a browser, I can access my work on any device—desktop, laptop, tablet, even my phone. Wherever inspiration hits, I’m ready. My entire design world travels with me.

2. Staying Connected with People and Communities

Working remotely can feel isolating at times, but xDesign keeps me plugged in. The Made in 3D Community has become a great creative hub for me—an awesome place to share projects, get inspired, and learn from other makers and designers.

If I ever get stuck, the community forums are just a click away. It’s like having an on-call support team and a group of design friends all in one place.

1. The Ultimate Sub-D Modeling Tool

At the top of my list: xDesign is the ultimate freeform subdivision modeling tool. It feels like digital clay—smooth, organic, intuitive, and incredibly powerful. I can sculpt shapes exactly how I imagine them, with total creative freedom.

This tool lets me break away from rigid modeling methods and approach design in a much more artistic, natural way. And with its precision, I can fine-tune every curve so the final product isn’t just beautiful—it’s manufacturable.

And those are my top five reasons why I rely on xDesign every single day. Whether I’m starting a fresh concept or shaping a complex surface, xDesign gives me everything I need to push my work to the next level.

It’s transformed how I design—giving me the freedom, power, and confidence to create anything I can dream up.