The price of product development varies as we tailor the process to meet your requirements. It is best to call us or set up a free consultation to discuss this but, to give an indication, it is likely to cost upwards of £5000 depending on the complexity of the product and detail of the presentation.
Our Product Design Services
Product Design the part of the product development process that takes the agreed concept and develops it into a detailed design ready for prototyping. D2M is passionate about product design and has been developing innovative concepts for over 10 years.
Concept Development
Early stage idea development using rapid sketching and basic computer aided design.
Value added: Takes the initial brief and turns it into visual concepts for review that bear in mind what is possible to manufacture. Includes initial ideas of materials, styling and functionality.
Industrial Design
Detailed design development will put flesh on the bones of your chosen concept direction.
Value added: Using Computer Aided Design this stage creates a detailed 3D virtual model that can be fully reviewed and checked before commiting to expensive prototyping.
Focus Groups
Consultation with potential consumers and industry professionals for constructive feedback.
Value Added: Confirms the design details and decisions ensuring that the final product has the best chance of commercial success. Significantly reduces risk and provides reassurance.
Design for Manufacture
Refining the CAD model of the detailed concept before production.
Value Added: Through intense collaboration with a chosen manufacturing partner, leveraging their expertise, we can reduce unit and tooling cost to minimise further investment required.
Electronics Integration
Detailed design to integrate PCBs and electronic components for enhanced functionality.
Value Added: Ensures great user experience and effective core functionality whilst minimising materials, size and assembly costs for production.
Mechanical Engineering
Design of mechanical features to ensure effective functionality across a range of users.
Value Added: Develops the core mechanical functionality to be reliable and durable whilst delivering a great user experience. Manufacturing cost and complexity is minimised.
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Product Design
Product Design is a crucial part of the process of turning a concept into a desirable, manufacturable product that can be produced in volume. D2M has an expert team of engineering, textile and consumer product designers who can do this for your concept and also ensure that your new product has the best chance of commercial success. We cover a broad range of market sectors including: mother & baby; sports and leisure; consumer and mechanical products.
The Process
The product development process is quite involved and includes: research, ergonomics, styling development, brand consideration, sizing, engineering, material consideration and design for manufacture to name just some parts of the process. Our team are experienced in all of these areas and you can find out more about the designers here: D2M’s Team
D2M’s design process is uniquely focused on 2 main elements: ensuring that the design is protectable and developing a concept presentation for minimum capital risk while still ensuring that the concept has been designed diligently and professionally. We are unique in that our design engineers work alongside Chartered Patent Attorneys to ensure cohesive design development and patent protection. This makes D2M the number 1 choice for entrepreneurs or established businesses where strong IP protection is crucial to a successful product launch.
D2M offers a free consultation and quotation if it’s a project we are able take on. Why not fill in our contact form to find out if we can help you develop your product?
D2M’s Other Services
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Feasibility Assessment
Assessing various factors to ensure that your project is worthwhile pursuing. Technology, materials, likely product cost and production are all likely factors to be considered. What it will do for you – Reassurance that it is worth continuing to develop and protect your concept.
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Patent Search
Our partners of Chartered Attorneys will search and report on whether your idea appears novel and therefore potentially patentable. What it will do for you – Provide vital information and guidance on whether your idea has already been patented.
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Patent Drawings
This stage produces the images that are necessary for your patent application through our Chartered Attorneys.
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Prototyping
Turn the concept sketches or CAD model into real 3D object to really inspire investors, buyers or potential licensees. There is nothing like having a real prototype to demonstrate your product. What it will do for you – Produce a tangible model of your product for presentation. Learn more about prototyping here.
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Sell Sheet
Professional product presentation using the CAD model and photorealistic renders to demonstrate your product in use and highlight the key benefits. What it will do for you – Convey your product instantly and market its key features.
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Packaging Design
Nothing looks as impressive or as professional to buyers as a sample product in packaging ready to go on the shelves. We can design a box, poly bag header or card hanger to demonstrate a potential packaging solution to retailers.
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Textile Design
From idea to viable product - we are product design and development specialists, experienced in textile product design from concept to launch. Find out about textile product design here.
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