Exploration: In this stage, we explore multiple design paths that are visually explained with hand sketches and renderings. Each different design will convey varying aesthetics, configurations, mechanisms, ergonomics, and materials that will be considered, explored and explained. The first concept design is usually exactly what the client is asking for, the remaining concepts are open to our creativity and exploration process. 

3D CAD Design: Once the final sketched design is approved we will start creating the product in a 3D computer-aided design software (i.e. Inventor, Solidworks, Creo). This file will be created with all the features needed for production such as bosses, mounting holes, snap-fits, draft angles, etc. The file can then be used for prototyping and creating photo-realistic renderings and images for marketing presentations and crowdfunding campaigns.

Prototyping: Once the final CAD design is approved we use 3D-printing, CNC machines, cut and sew creation, etc. to produce a prototype of your product. Whatever capabilities we do not have in-house we hold long term relationships with manufacturing partners that allow us to prototype anything anywhere and for an extremely competitive price. 

Production Quotes: Now we have the details for any factory around the world to provide a quote. We proceed by sending these details to factories in regions you are most interested in manufacturing your product in. Regardless if overseas or domestic, we help advise the most economical and logical route based on your goals. 

Investment Quotes: Once quotes have been received from multiple factories we provide a cost matrix to the client for review. This will break down the part cost based on how many units are ordered and tooling cost required so you can manufacture and start selling your product. 

Sell Sheets: Photorealistic renderings explaining the product and its functionality are created bundled with any research uncovered during the initial stages, suggested price points, estimate production cost and other details for investors to review. 

Contract Terms: We work with our licensing team to obtain the best contract possible for you. In return, we take a small percentage of the royalty negotiated.

Investors: Many times entrepreneurs and startups prefer to take the investor route when it comes to funding. This is where the client gets in front of Venture Capitalist and Angel Investors to pitch their product and funding goals in return for a portion of the company. Some clients opt for this route because it not only gives them a source of funding but access to investors with business experience and connections could prove beneficial to their company. 

Self-funding: Another option is self-funding where the client provides all the required cost on their own. Sometimes tooling and production cost is reasonable enough for clients to cover with their own funds or with a small business loan.

Production: Now that the product is approved for production we proceed with creating quality control documents outlining what is acceptable and what is considered a defect. By outlining all of the details upfront it helps the factory understand the level of detail and quality required for the production of the product. Multiple quality checks are done on each production run at different points of fulfillment to ensure good units are shipped. 

Shipping: Just tell us where you want your products to arrive and we will handle the rest. Air-freighting, loose container loads, full container loads, customs, you name it we handle it.