Product Design Definition

Product design refers to the process of creating and developing a new product, considering both the functional and aesthetic aspects. It involves a combination of artistic, engineering, and marketing skills to conceive and produce a product that meets the needs of both the consumer and the manufacturer.

Product Development Process

The product development process is a series of steps that a company follows to bring a new product or service to market. While specific processes may vary between industries and companies, the general product development process typically includes a number of steps

Product Development Process

The product development process is a series of steps that a company follows to bring a new product or service to market. While specific processes may vary between industries and companies, the general product development process typically includes a number of steps

Research

Research and brainstorm focus groups, market research, creative concepts, experimentation and evaluation. Any initial knowledge that can be infused into the project

Research

Research and brainstorm focus groups, market research, creative concepts, experimentation and evaluation. Any initial knowledge that can be infused into the project

Concept Development

Various concepts are created through sketches, illustrations and basic CAD modeling. These can be mechanical concepts, product styling concepts, user interface or user interaction concepts, or systems concepts

Concept Development

Various concepts are created through sketches, illustrations and basic CAD modeling. These can be mechanical concepts, product styling concepts, user interface or user interaction concepts, or systems concepts

Alpha Prototype

Mechanical CAD development with ergonomics, and basic detailing with the goal of creating a learning prototype. The purpose of this prototype is to provide information to the team on any function, look, size… This may be a single full prototype or various smaller interim validation prototypes, or both.

Alpha Prototype

Mechanical CAD development with ergonomics, and basic detailing with the goal of creating a learning prototype. The purpose of this prototype is to provide information to the team on any function, look, size… This may be a single full prototype or various smaller interim validation prototypes, or both.

Beta Prototype

The second comprehensive prototype build for validation and learning, that has implemented all the knowledge of the first alpha prototype. This process can repeat several times until all goals and objectives are met.

Patents

After the prototyping phases are complete or close to complete, if feasible, creating or expanding patent(s), designing figures, Illustrating and working with Patent Lawyers to cerate intellectual property for the product. Infusing all the features and unique properties of the design into the patent from the previous phases.

Patents

After the prototyping phases are complete or close to complete, if feasible, creating or expanding patent(s), designing figures, Illustrating and working with Patent Lawyers to cerate intellectual property for the product. Infusing all the features and unique properties of the design into the patent from the previous phases.

Production Intent Design

Designing all features, parts, assemblies and systems for manufacturing methods. Creating CAD modifications based on industry standards and techniques. Creating technical drawings with tracking revision systems, BOM(s), and manufacturing notes.

Manufacturing Quotes & Consulting

Connecting clients with our industry suppliers and manufacturers, assisting in the manufacturer(s) selection process, communicating with suppliers, quote review and consulting

Manufacturing Quotes & Consulting

Connecting clients with our industry suppliers and manufacturers, assisting in the manufacturer(s) selection process, communicating with suppliers, quote review and consulting

Packaging & Graphics

Creating packaging and graphics for retail, online, shipping, marketing, licensing, crowdfunding. Creating renderings, animations, diagrams, illustrations – any visual assets that assist in communication, branding, and marketing across different platforms.

DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

Communicating and collaborating with chosen suppliers to finalize any details of the product. Allowing the manufacturer to impart their expertise into the project.

DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

Communicating and collaborating with chosen suppliers to finalize any details of the product. Allowing the manufacturer to impart their expertise into the project.