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5 COVID Compliant Ways to Attract More Customers
5 COVID Compliant Ways to Attract More Customers 2020 was, for the most part, a year from hell. Our lives were turned upside down, people lost loved ones and we all had to learn to adapt to our new version of “normal”. For some of us with companies, COVID compliance...
Out of the Box Ideas for Marketing Your New Product
So you have your product designed, prototyped, developed, patented, and manufactured— now what? In our article 'Steps on How to Bring a New Idea to Market', we talked about the process of bringing a product idea into reality. Developing a new product takes time,...
Kickstarter Campaigns Worth Checking Out!
A Kickstarter Campaign Worth Checking Out! A Non-Stick Chef Knife For Kitchen Enthusiasts Have you ever been chopping your ingredients and wished they didn’t get stuck to the knife? This simple yet unique new knife solves this problem. Most vegetables contain a lot of...
10 Best Product Designers Around the World (2020)
10 Best Product Designers Around the World (2020) This is what Design Drizzle has posted: "Good news for you if you have been searching for experienced product designers. We have done the research and have compiled some of the best product designers in the world. We...
Things you wish you knew before venturing into product development
Things you wish you knew before venturing into product development When you are ready to venture into the product development process there are always expectations on how things should work out. They almost never do run as you expect. This document hopefully clarifies...
New Product Inventions That May Stick Around After The Pandemic
New Product Inventions That May Stick Around After The Pandemic Covid-19 has changed our lives in many ways. We see these changes in the way we socialize and the way we behave when confronting new challenges. Creative product design can provide solutions to help us be...
Best SAFE Ways To Celebrate Thanksgiving With COVID
Some ways to celebrate Thanksgiving during the pandemic Happy Thanksgiving The leaves changing colour reminds us that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This year the celebrations will look a bit different. As special as it is to be together for the holiday...
Petal Clean-A Cool New Way To Deal With Your Garbage
Live Petal Clean Has A Cool New Way To Deal With Your Garbage Everyday life can get pretty messy and stinky. A solution to our home garbage is finally here. The company Petal Clean is on a mission to stop rot, stink, and the spread of germs. Established in 2020, Petal...
Steps for Turning Your Invention Idea Into a Product
Steps for Turning Your Invention Idea Into a Product. People come up with great ideas to solve issues more often than we think. Not everyone has what it takes to pursue an invention idea and make it into a product. Do you have what it takes? If so, then take a close...
COVID UPDATE: Self-Improvement Month
Have An Idea? Take This Time To Bring It To Life! COVID UPDATE: Self-Improvement Month September is self- improvement month! Take advantage of some of the extra time the pandemic has afforded us and focus on ways to feel a sense of accomplishment. The potential silver...
How to Make Your Inventions a Reality Through Product Design
How to Make Your Inventions a Reality Through Product Design Have you ever had a problem with an activity and figured out a way to make the process better? Did you find the solution that can make people’s lives easier? If this sounds like you, then you are in the...
What to Consider When Hiring an Electrical Engineer
What to Consider When Hiring an Electrical Engineer It's one thing to conjure up an idea that could potentially disrupt an industry, but it's a whole other thing to bring it to life and put it on store shelves. The process behind getting your invention into the...
5 Steps To Generate eCommerce Sales From Instagram
5 Steps To Generate eCommerce Sales From Instagram There are 500 million active users daily using Instagram, which is how you can do social media marketing of your eCommerce sales easily. Research shows that 68% of people engage with different brands daily. Instagram...
3D Helmet Design
3D Helmet Design Spark Innovations’ industrial design team has worked on many challenging helmet projects for individuals and large corporations. If you are a business or a large corporation in need of a studio with experience in helmet design, from basic concept or...
The Best Golf Quality Grip Training Aid
The Best Golf Quality Grip Training Aid If you are a new at playing golf or have been playing golf for years, you will know that a proper grip can go along way in aiding your game. The Gripit Rite is a moulded grip with a built-in alignment aid that can be installed...
The Instafloss: The 10 Second Floss You Will Smile About
The Instafloss: The 10 Second Floss You Will Smile About The Instafloss is a multi-jet water flosser delivering an amazingly comfortable and effective flossing experience in only 10 seconds. String floss only cleans the gums between your teeth, leaving the gums in...
Making Your BBQ Season Even Better
The Perfect Gift for DAD! Making Your BBQ Season Even Better! CONNECT ITTM MAGNETIC BBQ TOOL SET If you thought you would never find better BBQ Accessories – (well) think again! Check out the amazing new Proud Grill Connect it Premium Magnetic BBQ Tool Set. It’s...
Steps On How To Build Your Prototype
4 Steps On How To Build Your Prototype 1) Develop A Concept Before starting the prototype portion of your product design venture, you will need to define the form of your concept. If you are not a great artist try some sketches or doodles. Drawing your concept...
How To Find The Best Product Design Company?
How To Find The Best Product Design Company? When looking for the best product design company to help develop an idea people always wonder what is it that I should look for? There are many things top lookout for when trying to pick a company, two of the most important...
9 Expert Tips To Design the Perfect App for your Business
9 Expert Tips To Design the Perfect App for your Business As consumers increase their use of smartphone technology, more businesses are growing their presence in the e-commerce app world. Businesses need to adapt to changing consumer behavior to survive; and,...
Tips For Product Designers Working From Home During The Pandemic – How To Improve Your Working Life
Tips For Product Designers Working From Home During The Pandemic – How To Improve Your Working Life “We are all in the same boat” or “we are all in this together” has never felt more true for so many then it has during this pandemic. If you never worked from home...
New Product Inventions You May Find Useful During The Pandemic
New Product Inventions You May Find Useful During The Pandemic Many new inventions have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ideas that help us keep our hands free from the virus while opening doors, apps to help us keep the distance from one another, apps that foster...
COVID Update! How Spark Innovations Is Giving Back During The Pandemic
COVID Update! How Spark Innovations Is Giving Back During The Pandemic Canadians and people around the globe have watched frontline workers diligently and tirelessly face the unimaginable COVID‑19 crisis which continues to impact lives and communities all...
Industrial Design Ideas Developing Due To The Coronavirus From All Over The World
Industrial Design Ideas Developing Due To The Coronavirus From All Over The World In response to the unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, industrial designers, inventors and product development companies from all over the world are coming up with...
Product Design For Corporations, Large And Small Companies During The CoronaVirus Crisis
Product Design For Corporations, Large And Small Companies During The CoronaVirus Crisis The coronavirus pandemic and impending recession have forced companies to become creative in order to stay focused and continue to work. Companies face extraordinary operational...
Product Design Firm Working From Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Product Design Firm Working From Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic impact is unprecedented across all levels of society and industries, including our industry: Product Design. COVID-19 has caused an estimated 900 million people around the world...
Spark Innovations- COVID-19 Update
Spark Innovations- COVID-19 Update To our clients, In the interests of the current COVID-19 pandemic social distancing protocols, Spark is committed to complying with the recommended community efforts to help flatten the curve. Throughout this very challenging time,...
Coronavirus: Its Effects On Supply Chains And The Product Design Industry
Coronavirus: Its Effects On Supply Chains And The Product Design Industry The new coronavirus (Covid-19) that is terrorizing the globe is rapidly spreading in many parts of the world. Over 170 thousand people have been infected in over 120 countries and more than 6500...
Spark Innovations- COVID-19: Making Sure We Are All Safe
Spark Innovations- COVID-19: Making Sure We Are All Safe To our clients, visitors and employees, With the growing global concerns around coronavirus/COVID-19 we want to update you on our commitment to stay healthy. The health, safety and well-being of our employees,...
Steps On How To Bring A New Idea To Market
Steps On How To Bring A New Idea To Market Having a great idea is not enough to for anyone to think they can just bring it to market. The process from idea to product is very time demanding, requiring consistency and perseverance. If you think you have these...
How to patent an idea
How To Patent An Idea When you have an idea so good that you think it should be patented, you’re are probably asking yourself many questions. Where do I go to patent my idea? What documents do I need? Can I patent the idea myself? If I go to a lawyer how much will it...
Non-Disclosure Agreement for Startup’s
Non-Disclosure Agreement for Startup’s Non-disclosure agreements (NDA’s) are used in various scenarios and cover a variety of things. When pitching your idea to possible investors or presenting your idea to stakeholders, it’s common for inventors, designers and...
A Great Eco-Friendly Twist To A Consumer Product
A Great Eco-Friendly Twist To A Consumer Product Spark worked on this innovative and unique shower-cap which we are showcasing today. This story is a great example of perseverance and entrepreneurship that started from just an idea, to confronting the dragons and...
A Successful Product Design: Started From A Spark And Ends Flowing Air
A Successful Product Design: Started From A Spark And Ends Flowing Air Alea Air is a new startup giving the HVAC system a smart upgrade. With this new system, you can keep your air clean and adjust the temperature in every room. If you are looking for lower energy...
Product Design of Solutions That Make Your Life A Little Easier
Product Design of Solutions That Make Your Life A Little Easier Bind Buddy- Coat Carrier Never Lose Your Jacket! Do you ever feel like you wish you had a third hand to hold your suit, jacket, sweater or heavy coat? When you are at school, traveling, hiking, commuting...
Prototyping Services-3D Printing
Prototyping Service If you need a high-quality prototype for a presentation or just a rough prototype to validate your idea, you have come to the right place. Our product development team offers high quality and reasonably priced prototyping services for your needs....
The Difference Between 3D Printing and CNC Machining
The Difference Between 3D Printing and CNC Machining When building a prototype for validation, you may find yourself asking the following questions: Should I use CNC machining or 3D printing to build my prototype? Both processes can be used to build a single part or...
Creating a Prototype: 4 Tips Product Developers Need to Know
Creating a Prototype: 4 Tips Product Developers Need to Know There comes a time when every creative needs to get some external help. It’s inevitable that someone who is comfortable brainstorming and coming up with ideas will need to get expertise and engineering...
CNC Service
CNC Service At Spark we have been offering a variety of prototyping services for years but now are throwing CNC machining into the mix. If you are currently working on a prototype, small or large and need CNC machined parts, we got what you want.Materials for your CNC...
Alea Air’s Indiegogo Campaign
The World's Most Thoughtful Air Management System We are so excited to announce that Alea Air has launched their Indiegogo Campaign! They have reached their goal and still have 28 days left. Check out this amazing product. Alea Air is a new startup giving the HVAC...
What To Do If You Have An Idea For An Invention?
What To Do If You Have An Idea For An Invention?Are you an inventor, a company or an individual with a fantastic idea?If you have an idea for an invention, you came to the right place! Bringing an idea to life can be overwhelming, if you don’t know where to start we...
Why is Making a Prototype So Important in the Design Process?
Why is Making a Prototype So Important in the Design Process?Creating, designing or building prototypes is vital to the design process. A good way to explain this is: a prototype is the “bridge” between your idea and the final product. Yes, your idea can be fantastic...
Product Design for Cannabis Products
Product Design for Cannabis Products More and more consumers are desiring cannabis related products. With the legalization of cannabis in Canada, smart alternatives for all types of cannabis products are becoming important for users. From packaging, functionality and...
How The Product Design Of A Multimeter Provides The Best User Experience
How The Product Design Of A Multimeter Provides The Best User ExperienceA multimeter, also known as a multitester or volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM), is a device that allows you to measure different units in the electrical field using one instrument. They are able to...
How perfect Does a Prototype Have to Be?
Does a Prototype Have to Be Perfect?People ask this question all the time. There is a misunderstanding in the general public where people think a prototype is meant to represent the final product down to every small detail. But, how perfect should it really be depends...
What Is The Purpose Of A Prototype?
What Is The Purpose Of A Prototype?Some ask this question during their design development process: “What is the purpose of a prototype?”It’s simple.Typically you are trying to solve a problem when developing a new idea. If you don’t build a prototype and test it how...
How to license a product?
How to license a product?Licensing helpAs an inventor, industrial designer, innovator, or entrepreneur, are you researching and thinking about your options to monetize a great idea that you came up with? There are many ways to make money from an idea. One...
Alea Air Wins Best Product at CEDIA Expo 2019 in Control and Automation for Energy Management Category
Alea Air Wins Best Product at CEDIA Expo 2019 in Control and Automation for Energy Management CategoryVery proud of Alea with this amazing prize! We were not surprised as this is the most advanced air distribution platform ever! With this new system you can control...
Eco-Friendly Product Design
Ecofriendly Product DesignEcofriendly Products and Systems That Help Our Lives and The Life Of Our Planet.Every day we stumble upon some great new ecofriendly products that in one way or another help us and the environment. In some cases they use less packaging, in...
Great Eco Friendly Beer Can Packaging Ideas
Great Eco Friendly Beer Can Packaging IdeasEcofriendly Thinking – Great PackagingThere are some great eco-friendly ideas out there to help reduce packaging but this idea is just fantastic.The plastic packaging that typically holds a 6 packs of cans have been deemed...
What Types Of Patents Exist And Which One Should I Get?
What Types Of Patents Exist And Which One Should I Get? If you are in the process of securing patent rights you may to know about the types of patents available and the patent that is ideal for your invention. The Different Types of Patents Utility Patent Software...
The Product Design Of The Finger Blade
The Product Design of the finger bladeJacs Finger BladeOur client has a background in the packaging industry. From years of experience he was always faced with lack of efficiency and productivity when working on a repetitive packing job. He approached Spark...
Do I Need a Lawyer to Patent My Idea?
Do I Need a Lawyer to Patent My Idea?“Can I patent an idea myself” and “do I really need a lawyer to patent my idea” are a few of the most asked questions we get when it comes to product development.The answer is yes. Of course you can patent your idea on your own and...
Cup Logic- Catch spills and enjoy your drive!
Cup Logic - Catch spills and enjoy your drive! We are very excited to announce that Cup Logic has launched their campaign on Kickstarter! Cup Logic is a universal spill saving system designed for all vehicles to instantly absorb drips, dribbles, and spills from hot...
Canada to ban single-use plastics by as early as 2021
Canada to ban single-use plastics by as early as 2021This is Fantastic news! Industrial designers, let’s do something positive about this!!!We can transform how people behave and we can shifts habits we believe are impossible to change! Let’s put our minds together...
Cannabis Product Development Company
Cannabis Product Development Company After the Canadian legalization of cannabis an avalanche of product opportunities flooded the industry. Cannabis products are hot right now! Now is a great opportunity to develop new ideas based around this industry and these...
Free Inventors Kit
Free Inventors Kit Welcome Inventors If you have reached this page you probably have an idea but you are wondering where to start or what to do? Spark can help you with your idea at any stage of the invention process. From initial concepts, CAD models, a functioning...
A Product Design Idea Worth Spreading
A Product Design Idea Worth SpreadingAt Spark we develop many cool products on a weekly basis. Some products we are so excited about, we want to start showcasing them in our blog as soon as possible.This time, we are dedicating this blog to the Proud Grill Slide &...
Spark Innovations is Celebrating 30 years in business!
Spark Innovations is Celebrating 30 years in business! We are proudly celebrating our 30th anniversary. Bob founded Spark Innovations Inc. in 1989 to create innovative product designs with strong intellectual property. Since our founding, Spark Innovation’s...
New Invention Guidelines
New Invention GuidelinesCreating new inventions is always exciting for new and seasoned entrepreneurs. The prospect of making money from something you have developed tantalizes thousands of business men and women around the world. A large issue with these ventures is...
What goes on at a Product Design Firm
What goes on at a Product Design FirmOur product design firm is excited to share some of the latest projects we have designed and developed with our clients that are being successfully commercialized. Let’s check out a few of these amazing ideas that have made it...
How Millennials Are Changing Product Development
How Millennials Are Changing Product DevelopmentMillennials are setting the pace for new product innovation which we may not be so aware of, but it is happening all around us.With $200 billion in annual buying power in the U.S. alone, millennials are defining a new...
New Product Design after Cannabis Legalization
New Product Design after Cannabis Legalization When it comes to cannabis legalization, people talk about public consumption, regulations on driving under the influence, where it will be sold and more. In this blog, we want to share a bit more about how cannabis...
Product development for sports products
Product development for sports productsSporting events are happening throughout the year and it’s exciting to see how developing sports products can improve a sport’s safety, aid in training or create a new sport all together. With the Super Bowl, NHL All-Star break,...
How product design can make your winter more enjoyable
How Product Design can make your winter more enjoyableFrom Designing gear for Winter sports to helping warm up your car. See how product design has been making your Winters More Enjoyable!It’s that time of year again, where we all struggle with the cold weather. As...
Designing cooking tools for thanksgiving
Designing Cooking Tools For thanksgiving Thanksgiving is that amazing day of the year where all we can think of is food! Specifically turkey and everything that comes along with it! Vegetables, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pie for...
Designing Toothbrushes For Your Everyday Life
Designing Toothbrushes For Your Everyday Life Product Design And Development Of Toothbrushes If there is any product design firm that has extensive experience designing dental products, it’s Spark Innovations. We know about vast number of dental products inside and...
Product Design for the back to school times
Product Design for the back to school timesSmart designsWhen it’s time to for going back to school we typically associate school with meeting new friends, new clothes and of course learning. But there are some amazing products invented every day that go along with...
How to save money during your product design venture
How To Save Money During Your Product Design VentureAre you in the middle of product development and ran out of money? Didn’t budget properly? Struggling to find funds to complete your patent or prototype? In a similar situation?Don’t fret! It is very common thing...
Product Design for BBQ season
Product design for BBQ seasonIt’s cold right now but BBQ season is right around the corner! When that time is here we use many tools to help us improve our cooking experience. Sophisticated barbeques, cool tongs, BBQ cleaners and so many gadgets to help you cook. We...
How Industrial design and Engineering help bring ideas to life.
How Industrial design and Engineering help bring ideas to life. If you are currently designing a product that you plan to manufacture and sell, you are probably wondering what the different stages of the design process are. These easy step-by-step explanations will...
Innovative Products Now Commercialized
Innovative Products Now CommercializedLiterally Bringing Ideas to Life: Innovative products now commercializedThe Spark team is excited to share some of the projects we have designed and developed with our clients that are being successfully commercialized. Let’s...
The European Union Just Voted To Ban Single-Use Plastics By 2021
This is definitely amazing news as reported by the BBC! Finally a huge step against pollution! And believe it or not this is a great opportunity for designers all around the world to create meaningful products that can last the test of time and safe for the...
Step by step guide on how to start with your new product idea
Step by step guide on how to start with your new product idea If you have a great product idea but you are asking yourself WHERE DO I START? You found the right place. All inventors find themselves in this same place: you need help! Our professionals have helped...
Packaging Design for your new product idea
Packaging Design for your new product idea Packaging Design Service Once you’re close to the final stages of product development, it’s probably time to start thinking about what type of packaging will encapsulate your new invention. There are many different...
Product Marketing
Product Marketing How marketing and products go hand in hand Marketing is one of the many critical elements that help sell a product. Marketing is not simply defined as an advertisement or commercial, it is dependent on products and vice versa. So, just like in...
When to use a non-disclosure agreement
When to use a non-disclosure agreement When people have great ideas for a new product or business, one of the first questions they ask is: “When should I use a non-disclosure agreement?” Let’s start by clarifying what a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is. An NDA is a...
Do you really need industrial designers in your product development process?
Do you really need industrial designers in your product development process? The magic question! When inventors are going through the product development process, they often seek ways to cut costs. Some inventors question if a patent is needed or whether they can file...
InventHelp for You
Welcome new inventor! I see you are looking for help with an invention you have stirring up in that busy mind of yours?
IS INTELLIGENT HVAC THE FUTURE OF SMART HOMES?
Smart ovens, phone-activated floodlights, voice-activated thermostats, and "smart" juicers are some of the innovations making waves in the smart home sphere. While some of these are expensive, rather impractical, and don't solve real problems of the home, there may be...
How to build your own prototype.
How to build your own prototype. If you are in the middle of the design process or thinking of developing an idea you will eventually need to build a prototype. Prototypes are made for several reasons: For ergonomics: to see if it fits well in your hand, on your body...
Forget smart ovens. Intelligent HVAC is the smart home’s future
Forget smart ovens. Intelligent HVAC is the smart home’s future Alea is promising a home that’s always the perfect temperature–and serious savings on the energy bill. In 1970s Iran, entrepreneur Hamid Farzaneh started a company that installed heating and cooling...
Toronto Product Design
Product Design Toronto Making inventions a reality in TorontoHave you had a problem with a product or activity and figured out a way to make it better? Did you find a solution that can make people’s lives easier?If you are from Toronto, or anywhere in Canada, and...
Artificial Intelligence will change how we design products
Artificial Intelligence will change how we design products Some amazing advances in technology might soon change the way we design things. This Ted Talk by Maurice Conti explains how this new era, as he coins it “The Augmented Age” will radically advance our natural...
How virtual reality is making a difference for product design
How virtual reality is making a difference for product design When we design new ideas, we go through a series of steps in the product design process that ultimately lead to a real, tangible product. One important step is testing the use and interactability with the...
How to pitch your idea to a company?
How to pitch your idea to a company? If you have a great idea you want to get into the marketplace, there are many directions you can go. If you are a businessperson with an entrepreneurial spirit, launching your own startup will give you the most profit, but you will...
Intellectual Property for Startups
Intellectual Property for Startups Many inventors and startups struggle with the concept of intellectual property. They know they have the right to protect it, but do not know how to do it or even where to start. Understanding intellectual property According to the...
Smart products to use this summer | Q-Swiper
Very proud to announce that The Q-Swiper was featured on the NBC Today Show! by Sarah Bracy Penn / Jul.11.2018 / 2:25 PM ET / Updated Jul.12.2018 / 8:42 AM ET / Source: TODAY TODAY Style tapped beauty and style expert Jenn Falik to share her favorite...
How much money should I expect from licensing my product idea?
How much money should I expect from licensing my product idea? Licensing a product idea can be daunting. Many factors have to fall into place: the strength of your idea, the innovation policy of a company and the protection of your idea or the intellectual property....
Why USA Companies are Seeking Canadian Product Design Firms
Why USA Companies are Seeking Canadian Product Design Firms In our product design firm we see this every day: more US customers inquiring about our services. We are in Canada, why don’t they source locally? Why not find a product design firm that is right around the...
Design Engineering Magazine
PASSING THE TORCH After 30 years in business, Spark Innovations still finds new ways to shine. Edited by Lindsay Luminoso After a successful career as president of Northern Technologies, a division of Lanpar Technologies, Robert Dickie was looking for a new adventure....
Design, Engineering, Prototyping and Manufacture
Design, Engineering, Prototyping and Manufacture Product Development and How We Bring Ideas to Life If you are designing a product that you plan to manufacture and sell, you are probably wondering what the different stages of the design process are. These...
Manufacture in China or the US?
Manufacture in China or the US? You are an inventor or designer and you came up with an idea that will launch your startup. Or you had an idea, developed it, and are ready to take it to market. Does this sound like you? If it does, you may have a series of questions,...
From Invention to Market: Proud Grill Co. thanks Spark for their contribution for being recognized for Product Innovation by industry Retailers.
From Invention to Market: Proud Grill Co. thanks Spark for their contribution for being recognized for Product Innovation by industry Retailers. Q-Swiper awarded Retailers Choice Award! We are so happy to announce that Last week the Q-Swiper was awarded a Retailers...
Aurora inventor braves Dragons’ Den for second time
Aurora inventor braves Dragons’ Den for second time by: Teresa Latchford Aurora Banner An Aurora inventor has a second date with the dragons. Adam Pauze, in partnership with former Major League Baseball player Cliff Floyd and King City-based Spark...
Inventor working to market drywall-cutting tool
We found this great article from the inventor of the Drywall Axe. Adam Pauze approached Spark Innovations a few years ago with an idea he wanted to bring to life. At Spark we helped Adam develop his invention from the beginning stages of the concept, build...
Spark Innovations making new things in King City by yorkregion.com
Spark Innovations making new things in King City Founded in 1988, Spark innovations has been bringing new products to market for nearly 30 years May 1, 2018 by Simon Martin Before there is a good product, there has to be a good idea. That is what King...
Product Design for New Inventions and Startups
Product Design Product Design for New Inventions and Startups Have a great new idea? A new invention? A potential product that can make you money? Are you launching a startup company? If this sounds like you, then you will need product design help! Why do...
Product design in today’s world
Product design in today’s world Product design is known today by many different terms: product design, product development, industrial design, product invention, startup design help, product engineering, mechanical design, and many more. The terms all mean...
Do I really need to patent my idea?
Do I really need to patent my idea? There is a question that all inventors, startups, companies, and even experts ask themselves: do I really need to patent my idea? The decision to patent an idea depends on many factors, so there really is no right or wrong answer....
Product Design
Product design is what we do best at Spark Innovations! Product design involves an extensive approach to the creation of new products or inventions to be sold on the market. The definition seems simple but there is a lot more to product design than meets the eye.
How to make my invention a reality
How to make my invention a reality Think of the last really cool product you saw in a store. How did it get there? Seeing the finished, packaged product, it all looks so easy, but before an idea makes it to store shelves there are lots of steps an inventor...
How do I get my prototype made?
How do I get my prototype made? You have a great idea and have decided to put time, energy, and some serious resources into making it a reality. What’s next? A prototype. You may be asking yourself: Why do I need to complete or even develop a functioning prototype? A...
3d printing out of this world
3d printing out of this world 3d printing is not only becoming very common in today’s world but now there are 3D printers in outer space. NASA is doing some amazing explorations: 3D Printing in Zero-G, 3D printing rocket parts and even 3D printing food....
I have an invention. Where do I start?
I have an invention. Where do I start? You have an invention, but you don’t know where to start when it comes to developing your idea and transforming it into a saleable product. Does this sound like you? If so, you are in the right place. Our professionals...
How to develop an idea and take it to market
How to develop an idea and take it to market Every product out there, on the shelves of a store or online, began in someone’s mind! Anything you can imagine--commercial or consumer products, dental or medical devices, kitchen tools, products for sports &...
Technology and innovation applied to cool inventions!
Technology and innovation applied to cool inventions! Some inventions from the present are like taken from old futuristic movies or even from our dreams. Under the leadership of Nimesha Ranasinghe the National University of Singapore came up with his cool...
Industrial design firm: Finding the right one
Industrial design firm: Finding the right one If you are an inventor or a have a great product idea, you may be looking for an industrial design firm to help you with your product development needs. But how do you choose the right one? The tips in this...
Happy Holidays from Spark Innovations
May the magic and the wonder of the holiday season stay with you throughout the coming year! Happy Holidays!
Step by step how to design a product (with images)
Product Design Step by step: how to design a product (with images) If you are currently designing a product that you plan to manufacture and sell, you are probably wondering what the different stages of the design process are. These easy step-by-step images and...
Product development help for inventions and inventors
Product development help for inventions and inventors Inventions and inventors: which needs more help? Sometimes inventors visit our studio with great inventions that can go very far, financially speaking. Yet, despite having a fantastic idea, the...
Patent Help
Patent Help Are you an inventor, a designer, a small business, a corporation, or just a plain and simple someone who came up with a fantastic idea? Do you need patent help to protect that idea? Regardless of who you are, we can help you, not only with your patent, but...
Spark Innovations helps design the future
Spark Innovations helps design the future By Mark Pavilons The power of creation is an awesome thing. But it’s not limited to gods. The creators at King’s Spark Innovations do it on a daily basis. There, in the studio in King City, designers and engineers build...
From Spark to innovation, one concept at a time
From spark to innovation, one concept at a time Over the past 28 years, King’s Spark Innovations has established itself as a reputable resource for idea people. The company is an award-winning industrial design and products development firm. They specialize in working...
Cool ideas & how they happened
Cool ideas & how they happened This compact and sturdy garlic press is a multi-tasking powerhouse. It features two high quality stainless steel blades, one for mincing and the other for slicing. The ergonomic lid contains a cleaning grid and the bottom storage lid...
Patent an Idea – Patenting your Ideas
Do you have a great idea? Are you looking for ways to protect your idea, or have you had thoughts of patenting that idea? This post will help you understand what patents can do for you and the process involved in securing a patent.
What is Industrial Design?
Industrial design is the use of both applied art and applied science to improve the aesthetics, design, ergonomics, functionality, and usability of a product. Industrial design enhances the product’s marketability and prepares it for production. The role of an industrial designer—like the experts at Spark Innovations in Toronto, Canada—is to create and execute design solutions for problems of form, usability, physical ergonomics, marketing, and brand development.
What is patent pending?
What is patent pending? If you are looking for information on patents and patent pending, the first thing you need to know is that there is a long road ahead of you. The good thing is that we have you covered. To get started, we recommend our blog where you’ll learn...
AMAZING Kickstarter Campaign! – The NutriScale Board
AMAZING Kickstarter Campaign! - The NutriScale Board This is one amazing tool that we should all have!!!! Check out the features and benefits of this spectacular NutriScale: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kitcheninnovations/the-nutriscale-board The NutriScale...
Spark Innovations Featured | King Country Magazine
Spark Innovations Featured At Spark Innovations we are delighted to be featured in the King Country Magazine coming out next week. To learn more about how concepts come to life and how cool ideas happen check out these pages. For the full Magazine...
Product Development Process
Product Development Process What is involved in the product development process? When you have an idea in your mind and you want to make it a reality, it’s logical to ask about the steps involved. Our step-by-step guide to the product development process will answer...
Consumer Product design
Consumer Product Design Before we delve into the design aspect of consumer products, let’s answer a very common question: what exactly are consumer products? Consumer products are usually referred to as a wide variety of manufactured goods “which are purchased...
Wearable Technology Design
Wearable Technology Design If you are an inventor, have you ever thought about wearable technology as an option for your next great idea? Given the incredible popularity of wearable devices, it might be worth a brainstorming session to see if your idea can be...
Dental Product Design
Dental Product Design At Spark Innovations, we know dental product design. We worked on a long-term project designing toothbrushes and other oral care products with Brushpoint Innovations. Every day brought something new, as we designed everything from toothpicks to...
Hydroponic Designs
Hydroponic Designs In today’s health-conscious world, people are becoming more aware of exactly what they are eating. Organic foods have become increasingly important as people recognize the dangers of pesticides and genetically engineered produce. Thanks to design,...
Patent Info
Patent Info If you found this page you are probably looking for some patent info and seeking to protect a new idea. When patenting an idea there are a few important questions you should consider: Is my idea worthy of patenting? Have I done a patent search? Have I done...
Congratulations to our friends at Ubisoft!
The Spark team congratulates our friends at Ubisoft Toronto on the announcement of their exciting new game Starlink: Battle for Atlas at the E3, North America’s largest video-game show. Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a new toys-to-life game that gives players the...
150 – Happy Canada Day
Proud Industrial Designers and Mechanical Engineers Happy Canada Day! Celebrating Canada's 150th Birthday at Spark Innovations with this amazing team of Industrial Designers and Mechanical Engineers! Design BBQ celebration ID style! HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYONE! If you...
3D Prototyping
3D Prototyping If you have come up with a great idea and are looking into the product development process, you are probably aware that you will need a prototype of your new invention. Some prototypes can be made of fabric, foam, or cardboard but, in the majority of...
Sports Product Design
Sports Product Design Are you a baseball player, wrestler, snowboarder, or lacrosse player? Whether you are a participant or spectator, you’ve probably seen some very cool equipment on the playing field, slopes, or in the gym: an aerodynamic helmet, a slick snowboard,...
The Spotlight is on Spark Innovations
The Spotlight is on Spark Innovations!!! A few years ago this article was posted on the King Business section. Spark innovations was featured as an innovative product design company that helps inventors and startups with the product development process of their ideas....
Local inventor breaks into U.S. market ahead of Dragon’s Den debut
Inventors like Adam Pauze and Cliff Floyd are worth doing business with! Congratulations to these innovators for being a great inspiration to new inventors and startups! They are raising money for the Aurora Food Pantry while exposing their invention to people! GREAT...
Local inventor emerges victorious with four offers from CBC’s Dragons
Smart Inventions on Dragons' Den This is something to celebrate! The Drywall Axe gets offers from four out of five Dragons! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Spark Innovations is very honoured to have been the industrial designs and mechanical engineering team behind the product...
Local inventors are two-for-two on CBC’s Dragon’s Den
Local inventors are two-for-two on CBC’s Dragon’s Den Spark Innovations helped these two inventors Adam Pauze and Cliff Floyd design and develop the Drywall Axe and Ball Cap Liner mentioned in this article. We are extremely proud and both projects made it successfully...
I have a new product idea but I don’t know where to start!
I have a new product idea but I don't know where to start! Do you have a new product idea but don't know where to start in terms of next steps? You are in a place where all inventors find themselves at one time or another: realizing that in order to move forward with...
How to market your crowdfunding campaign
How to market your crowdfunding campaign So, you are ready to kick start your invention on a crowdfunding platform. How can you ensure a successful campaign? Crowdfunding platforms are not there to market your idea. You have to do that yourself. Here are some pointers...
Top 20 Industrial Design Blogs & Websites For Industrial Designers
Top 20 Industrial Design Blogs & Websites For Industrial Designers Feedspot just announced the Top 20 Industrial Design Blogs and Spark Innovations made it! Industrial Design Blogs List The Best Industrial Design blogs from thousands of top Industrial Design blogs...
Mechanical Engineering Consulting Firm
Mechanical Engineering Consulting Firm We are a mechanical engineering consulting firm offering exclusive engineering services to companies working on specialized product development for their unique services. We provide independent expertise in engineering for...
Design a Product
Design a Product A great idea can lead to a real-world product. When you are ready to transform the idea in your mind into a tangible, marketable product, we can help. Guiding inventors through the steps of designing products is what our company does every day. Some...
The Importance of Patent Search
The Importance of Patent Search You have a fantastic idea and you are looking into patenting it. While doing your research, you learn that you should do a patent search. Patent search? Don’t the lawyers who file patents do that automatically? The answer is no. You...
Product Development Startup Help
Product Development Startup Help Product development start-ups require a specific type of help. They are not just opening a business, like a retail store, but launching an entirely new product. All new businesses need support, of course, but creating a new product...
Startup Help
Startup Help! Are you ready to start your own business and need startup help? We know you have a lot on your mind. There are so many needs with a new business: money to finance your project; help with registering your business; and, if you are an innovator with a new...
How to market an idea… If my idea is a good idea!
How to market an idea… If my idea is a good idea! Before you start thinking about how to market an idea, you first have to ask yourself: is my idea a good idea? It is very easy to convince yourself that you have a fantastic idea that will be a big hit in the...
Luckiest Industrial Designers Ever!
Luckiest Industrial Designers Ever! Speaking of luck these Industrial Designers should approach their insurance company and claim some cash just on the base of how much their insurance saved today! Hahaha! An old tree fell in between two cars parked at our Industrial...
When and how to patent your idea.
When and how to patent your idea. You Google information on patents and the first thing you find is a ton of companies promising to help you patent your ideas and take them to market. Yeah, and, by the way, you have to mail them your idea in an envelope. Heard that...
Ways to Raise Money for Your New Invention
Ways to Raise Money for Your New Invention How Can You Raise Money to Make Your Idea a Reality? Crowdfunding vs. Traditional Methods Do you have a great idea you would like to bring to life but are short on cash? Have you tried asking family members for money to...
Bring your ideas to life
Bring your ideas to life Bringing your ideas to life: from concept to manufacturing You have a fantastic idea. It’s in your mind and has been for a long time. Now you just can’t stop thinking that you need to act fast to protect your idea and find a company that can...
Technology, Innovation, and Engineering for New Inventions
Technology, Innovation, and Engineering for New Inventions What are technology and innovation in a mechanical engineering world? People see technology as the latest in computers or cell phones, electronic devices, or robotics. That’s understandable, of course, but...
NDA Forms
NDA Forms If you are looking for Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) samples to protect your idea feel free to use any of these forms. These NDA forms are fillable and downloadable. One-way NDA Two-way NDA For more information on the difference between these two NDAs check...
Non-Disclosure Agreement
What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A non-disclosure agreement is a legal contract between two or more parties that outlines confidential material—for example, proprietary information or trade secrets—and creates a confidential relationship between the parties. In...
Product Development
Product Development The Importance of Product Development in Today’s World Signs of intense interest in product development are all around us: websites devoted to launching products, like The Next Big Thing, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo; TV shows based on entrepreneur...
Product Engineering
Product Engineering for Product Development If you have a great idea or invention and plan to move forward with product development, you may be looking into product engineering. When designing a new product there are many steps you have to follow to ensure a...
Industrial Design
Industrial Design People always ask: what does an industrial designer do? Or, what is industrial design? In a nutshell, it’s the process of designing products that can be manufactured through mass production. Any type of product, from a paper clip to a motorcycle, or...
Happy Holidays From Spark Innovations
“A World of Good Wishes. One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year.”
Mechanical Engineering Outsourcing
Mechanical Engineering Outsourcing If you are a product development company looking for mechanical engineering outsourcing you found the right place. Large companies that can’t keep up with their in-house mechanical engineers choose to outsource our services to catch...
Product Design and Prototyping
Product Design and Prototyping Spark Innovation’s product design and prototyping service is everything you need: thorough and precise while offering the utmost in quality and reasonable costs. Product design takes place in-house and, because we have our own 3D...
Commercial and Industrial Designers’ Involvement in Your New Invention
Commercial and Industrial Designers’ Involvement in Your New Invention Do you have a commercial product idea? Are you looking for a team of commercial and industrial designers to help you develop your concept? Whether your new invention or idea is something for the...
Wearable Medical Devices Toronto
Wearable Health Devices A report from Scalar Market Research predicted that the global wearable technology market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%, increasing from $29.92 billion in 2016 to $71.23 billion by 2021. The Scalar report focused on...
Wearable Technology Design Toronto
Wearable Technology Design Toronto In today’s world where everyone is a photographer, blogger, numbers analyst, sports enthusiast, gamer, or app pro, people are constantly trying to capture everyday happenings, from big events to the simplest things. The need to...
Inventor Help & Product Development
Inventor Help & Product Development In this world of never-ending inventions and technological developments, entrepreneurs and inventors are rushing to protect their ideas by patenting them and being the first to make money with the next big thing. Many...
Pet Product Design Toronto
The Pet Product Design Toronto Pet Products There is a growing market for pet products. In fact, market research indicates that the industry is expected to hit $91.72 billion in sales by 2019. Inventors and entrepreneurs are taking advantage of these favourable...
Engineering Consulting Firms Toronto
Engineering Consulting Firms Toronto Engineering Consulting Firms: Toronto’s Spark Innovations Specializes in Designing Winning Products If you are looking to bring a product to market, you need an engineering consulting firm to take care of the ergonomics, usability,...
Industrial Design Toronto
Industrial Design: Toronto’s Spark Innovations Explains Five Key Concepts What is industrial design? Toronto’s Spark Innovations has the answer. We’ve been in this business since 1989 so we are experts. In this post, we’ll explain the five key concepts of industrial...
Patents Toronto
Patents Toronto Seeking Patents in Toronto? Let Spark Innovations Help If you are looking for patents in Toronto, Spark Innovations has what you need. Our team of industrial designers knows the patent process inside out and, in conjunction with our patent agents and...
Ranir Announces Acquisition of Toronto-based BrushPoint
Ranir Announces Acquisition of Toronto-based BrushPoint Latest Announcement Reflects Ranir’s Continued Commitment to Delivering Millions of Affordable, Healthy Smiles Every Day Grand Rapids, Mich. – Oct. 4, 2016 – Ranir LLC, a leading global manufacturer of store...
Manufacture in Canada or China?
Manufacture in Canada or China? If you are a Canadian inventor or just came up with a great idea that you want to take to the market you will be asking yourself this question. Should I manufacture in Canada or China? We found a great article that explains the...
Industrial Design Trade Shows
If you love Industrial Design and you would like to visit a design trade show close to you check out some of the upcoming 2016-2017 shows.
Household Product Design
Household Product Design Household Product Development Possibilities If you have a great idea for a household product and need assistance developing it and taking it to market, we can help. Household goods include all items used and placed in the home, whether in the...
Industrial Design for One-Handed Users
Industrial Design for One-Handed Users If we have both arms we never have to think about how to do simple, everyday tasks like bathing, working out, eating, preparing food, and getting dressed every morning. Imagine for a second how you would button up your shirt, cut...
Helmet Design Toronto
Helmet Design Toronto Do you have a great idea for a helmet design to pitch to a large company? Or are you a designer in need of some serious surfacing for a helmet design? At Spark Innovations we have extensive experience designing helmets! Whether you are a small...
Medi Compliance Solutions Inc. in Partnership with Jones Packaging Launches North America’s First Medication Adherence Study
Medi Compliance Solutions Inc. in Partnership with Jones Packaging Launches North America’s First Medication Adherence Study Trial aimed at measuring medication adherence using the Medi Compliance system to improve medication usage and patient outcomes. Toronto,...
Eco-friendly Product Design Toronto
Eco-friendly Product Design Toronto Eco-friendly and green products are increasingly common these days, from home and kitchen items to health & beauty, and everyday essentials. Designing eco-friendly or green products involves a lot of careful thought. Everything...
Iso Acoustics on the Dragons Den
Today we are very proud to announce that our client David Morrison participated on the Dragons’ Den and his pitch will be airing on March 23rd 2016, at 8:00pm on CBC Television.
Making Dreams a Reality through Industrial Design Solutions!
Spark Innovations is a progressive industrial design firm, specializing in product innovation and development.
Kitchen Product Design Toronto
If you have a Kitchen product design idea and you are looking for a Product Design firm to help you with the development of your product or idea you found the right place.
Happy Holiday & a joyful New Year!
Because the goodwill of those we serve is the foundation of our success, it’s a real pleasure at this holiday time to say “thank you” as we wish you a full year of happiness and success. Happy Holidays from everyone at Spark Innovations. We hope your holidays will be...
Medical Device Design Toronto
If you have a medical device design and you are looking for a company to help you with product design development, look no further than Spark Innovations. We have experience and expertise in developing new medical devices, as the examples below show.
New Invention Help
Helping inventors or anyone who has an idea develop their new invention or ideas into products.
The design of Hydroponic System
Bryce Nagels, the inventor of the NutriTower just updated all his kickstarter Backers with some amazing latest news!
3D Printing Service Toronto
Our 3D printing services are the ideal solution for inventors looking to create prototypes and realistic models of their new idea.
Ball Cap Liner Congratulates Chris Young for the 2015 World Series!
Ball Cap Liner and Spark Innovations Congratulates Chris Young and the Kansas City Royals for the 2015 World Series!
The Ball Cap Liner on Dragons’ Den
The Ball Cap liner participated on the Dragons’ Den and we are very proud to announce that our pitch will be airing on Wednesday, January 20th 2016, at 8:00 PM (8:30 in NFLD) on CBC Television.
Product Design Development Toronto
A product design development team can transform your idea into a real product, focusing on low-cost production so you can increase your profit!
PaperNuts Launches Design Partnership With Spark Innovations for New Retail Unit Development
Tyler Pearson, CEO of PaperNuts, commented, “Joining forces with Spark Innovations as a design and engineering partner brings a tremendous amount of value and in house capability to our organization that should allow us to drastically increase our speed to market for the new retail scale PaperNuts machines that we have planned for release later this year.”
Patent Services Toronto
Looking for the best way to protect/patent your new idea or invention? We can help!
Here at Spark Innovations, located in Toronto Canada, we work with individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and large corporations seeking to patent new ideas and develop their products.
Product Development in Canada
Calling all inventors and startup companies in Canada! If you have an innovative idea and are looking for a company to help you through all the stages of developing your idea, you have found the right place! We are located in Toronto, Ontario but we serve clients from all around Canada! Whether you are in the north, west, centre, or east of our great country, we can help!
A KickStarter Success: The NutriTower
We are very excited and proud to announce that Bryce Nagels and the team at NutriTower have launched and successfully funded their Kickstarter campaign!
After years of hard work, research, experimentation, and working with Spark’s product development team of industrial designers and mechanical engineers, Kickstarter was definitely the way to go!
Industrial Design Toronto
If you have a great idea and you have been thinking of protecting it, don’t think twice! Over and over again people are disappointed because they didn’t act quickly to protect their idea after they see it in the market!At Spark Innovations we can help you!
Kickstarter for New Inventors
A lot of the projects that we help develop here at Spark Innovations end up on Kickstarter or other similar crowdfunding platforms.
The Technology behind the Ball Cap Liner (BCL)
What makes it so strong? The Ball Cap Liner is made of a very thin polymer shell with a shock absorbing foam; two revolutionary new materials that are advanced enough to pass rigid safety standard tests.
Ball Cap Liner (BCL) vs Isoblox
In designing impact liners for baseball players, the challenge has always revolved around how to provide protection without taking away from the look and comfort of the traditional and well-loved baseball cap.
Cliff Floyd and the Ball Cap Liner
Cliff says: “When your child puts on a BCL you will be confident their head protection has actually exceeded the baseball and softball frontal impact standard
The Ball Cap Liner
The BCL was designed to provide increased protection against impacts to the head and to significantly reduce ball and scrape injuries in the covered areas.
“Canada’s Most Prolific Product Design Firm” Report on Business – THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Dickie keeps every one of Spark’s projects distilled down into an irresistible sell line.
Provisional Vs. Utility Patent Application
inventors file a provisional application because it: is a simpler process to complete and file; is cheaper; and helps them file sooner. Nonetheless, the inventor still needs to file a regular non-provisional patent application within a year.
Realistic Expectations During the Design Product Development Process!
There are a specific number of steps used in the product development process. We will narrow down each step here, explaining it simply and concisely but also outlining the different unforeseen challenges that may require design modifications along the way.
Mechanical Engineering Toronto
When you look at a product you just purchased do you ever wonder who or what was involved in its development? Who designed it? Was it a product designer, an industrial designer, or a mechanical engineer?
Take an Idea to Market Toronto!
Inventors! We can help bring your idea to the marketplace. We are an award-winning industrial design and product development company that specializes in developing innovative ideas and inventions and turning them into products. Anything you can imagine—any invention or concept—we can help take that idea to market.
Invention! What exactly is an invention?
Here at Spark Innovations (Toronto, Canada) we have been working with inventors since 1988; people like you who have the same dream of transforming their concepts and ideas into a real, tangible invention.
Q-Wave Pulse
Canadian Inventor Garth Holding has created a revolutionary product for healing and assisting people with Daily Severe and Mild Chronic Pain, Arthritis and injuries to joints and muscle tissue.