The article discusses how industrial design and engineering are becoming more intertwined, affecting product development and design education. The researchers focus on how these disciplines overlap in contemporary processes, emphasizing the importance of a holistic understanding of design for successful collaboration. They highlight the need for customized products that meet specific user needs, requiring involvement from users in the development process. The researchers present their ongoing education concept, which includes a makerspace and virtual reality lab, to explore these interferences and provide examples from their work.