Our development process is designed to be flexible to meet our client’s individual needs. Some projects require a lot of time on the Ideate stage to vet options and uncover opportunities. On other projects, we rapidly move into the Development stage because the client has clearly defined the requirements and has a detailed vision for the desired outcome. There is not a “one size fits all” approach but after designing hundreds of products we know a thing our two about the process.

STRATEGY

Define goals and identify strategic direction.

• Design Research

• Market Research

• Technical Assessment

• Manufacturing Strategy

• Opportunity Assessment

• Regulatory Planning (FDA, CE, UL)

IDEATE

Conceptual exploration and discovery.

• IP Opportunities

• Refine Function

• Refine Features

• Define Look & Feel

DEVELOP

Transform conceptual ideas into viable solutions.

• Industrial Design

• Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

• CAD Development

• Design for Manufacturing

• Aesthetic Development

• Simulation Testing

PROTOTYPE

Prototype samples and functional components.

• Functional Models

• Aesthetic Mock-ups

• 3D Printed Parts

• CNC Milled Parts

• RTV Casting

• Short Run Manufacturing.

TEST

Test assumptions, verify and validate performance.

• Functional Testing

• Usability Studies

• Verify to Requirements

• Consumer Feedback

• Market Validation