Household & Kitchen

At D2M, we provide a full range of product design services, guiding innovative ideas from concept to market-leading product.

Our team of design engineers, each with over a decade of commercial experience, ensures your product is designed to the highest standards, with manufacturing considerations integrated from the start.

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Comprehensive Product Development Solutions for the Household & Kitchen Sectors

At D2M, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We offer end-to-end product development services, guiding you from the initial concept and design phases through to prototyping, IP protection, sourcing, branding, and marketing. Our approach is highly adaptable, allowing you to engage with the development process at any stage, ensuring that you retain control throughout.

With over 15 years of experience working on Household & Kitchen products, we are well-versed in the unique challenges and complexities of bringing innovative ideas to this market. We collaborate with test houses to secure necessary certifications and conduct market research as needed, ensuring your product is well-positioned for a successful launch.

What sets D2M apart is our ability to tailor our approach to meet your specific needs. Whether your project is just beginning or already underway, we can seamlessly integrate into your development process. Our commitment is to keep you in control at every stage, sharing your passion and focus while driving the project forward with energy and dedication.

Strategy

The MLP strategies in New Product Development (NPD) provide substantial advantages for businesses by prioritising the creation of a simplified version of the product with core features. This approach enables companies to swiftly validate their ideas and gather crucial feedback from early users or customers.

By adopting this iterative method, businesses can significantly cut down on the time and resources needed for product development, thereby reducing the risk of committing to a product that might not resonate with the intended market. Ultimately, this approach speeds up the innovation process, enhances market agility, and results in products that more effectively meet customer demands, making it a cornerstone of D2M’s NPD strategy.

Experience

Established in 2010, and with personal experience launching our own new products, D2M’s senior design team knows how to get new products to market quickly and efficiently.

Bespoke Service

Every project is different, so we listen to you and develop the right framework to deliver the best results for your company with a key focus on timescales and budget.

Direct Working

Collaborating with our senior designers directly ensures streamlined communication, a shared vision, and a clear grasp of essential requirements, speeding up development.

Scope

Our broad range of industry specialists, combined with our experience across many sectors and our in-house facilities, enables rapid prototyping in a variety of materials.

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Contacting the team at D2M

Today could be the start of your project journey. Get in touch to share your project with us and we will talk through how we can help your business to deliver commercially successful products. There’s no obligation to work with us – it’s a great starting point.

Comprehensive Product Support

When you partner with D2M, you receive comprehensive support throughout the entire product development process. From initial concept to production-ready design, our experienced team provides expert guidance, precision, and a steadfast commitment to quality.

With D2M as your partner, you can confidently navigate the complexities of product design, assured that you have a dedicated team by your side at every step. The direct communication with your designer, who brings over a decade of commercial experience, ensures that your vision is understood and executed with expertise, making a tangible difference in the success of your project.

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Contacting the team at D2M

Today could be the start of your project journey. Get in touch to share your project with us and we will talk through how we can help your business to deliver commercially successful products. There’s no obligation to work with us – it’s a great starting point.
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Household Product Design: Turning Ideas into Market-Leading Solutions
Designing a new product for the home is undoubtedly an exciting venture, but it also requires a significant investment of time and resources. To maximise the chances of success, it’s essential to start by thoroughly understanding what users want and identifying the pain points they experience with existing products. This user-centric approach ensures that your new product addresses a genuine market need and stands out in a competitive landscape. As a professional product design consultancy with extensive experience in consumer product development, we add value by helping you create a product that is both innovative and practical, with the potential to lead the market.

Evaluating Viability: The Crucial First Step
While developing new consumer product ideas can be inspiring, the process becomes increasingly complex as you move toward implementation and evaluation. Before diving into the intricate details of design, it’s vital to assess the viability of your concept. This involves asking key questions to ensure the idea has the potential to fulfill customer needs, compete effectively in the market, and deliver a return on investment. By conducting thorough market research, analysing potential competitors, and evaluating the technical challenges, we help you determine whether your product idea is worth pursuing, saving you time and resources in the long run.

From Concept to Creation: Expert Guidance Every Step of the Way
Once the viability of your product idea is confirmed, the next step is to bring it to life through detailed design and development. The concept design stage includes creating detailed sketches or early CAD models that outline the product’s key elements, style, and ergonomic requirements. At this stage, it’s crucial to work with experienced professionals who understand the nuances of product design. Our team guides you through the entire process, from selecting materials and production techniques to refining the overall look and functionality of the product. With our expertise, your product is developed to meet the highest standards, ensuring it stands out in the market and meets consumer needs.

Product Design

D2M’s senior design team specialises in cost-effective product design, adept at overcoming technical challenges with 15 years of experience and 500 projects under their belt.

Manufacturing

Our global manufacturing network covers the UK, Mexico, Eastern Europe and the Far East. We fully understand the requirements and challenges involved, having put our own products into production.

Prototyping

D2M provides full prototyping services using our in-house workshops, crafting prototypes from basic models to high-fidelity prototypes, ideal for showcasing to buyers, investors, or stakeholders.
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