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Product design
& prototyping

Bring a project ↗

Project guide

Bring the idea.
And the unknowns.

A short, clear introduction helps us understand the product and propose useful work. You do not need a finished specification to get started.

Describe the product

Tell us what it is, who would use it and the situation it needs to fit. A plain description is more useful than a polished pitch.

Explain the current stage

Let us know whether you have an initial idea, an existing product, sketches, models or a direction already in development.

Tell us what you need to decide

You might need to compare forms, explore a handling detail or prepare a design for an engineering conversation.

Share the project context

Outline the timing you are working toward and the other people involved. We use that context to discuss a realistic scope.

Practical questions.

Do we need to know the manufacturing method?

No. If it is undecided, we can identify it as a question for the project. If you have an existing supplier or method, that information helps set the design constraints.

Can you work with an existing product?

Yes. We can focus on the form, handling, controls or assembly of an existing object while preserving the parts of the design that already work.

Can we start with a small study?

Yes. A focused form or prototype study can be a useful first scope when a project has several unresolved directions.

What happens after the first conversation?

We outline a proposed scope with deliverables, review points and responsibilities. The project starts when those details have been agreed.