Product development is all about bringing an initial product concept to market. At Duku, we have successfully delivered over 500 products using this process, working with a variety of clients in many industries. As an established product design agency with over 10 years of experience, we will help guide you through the steps below to achieve success.
The Product Development Process In 5 Simple Steps:
Ideation: Brainstorming and developing your concept to understand your product design and goals.
CAD Engineering: Visualising your product idea through our precise design process and 3D models.
Prototyping: This is crucial. At Duku, we create product prototypes, a vital stage for testing your design.
Manufacturing: We will deliver the costs, information, and support to successfully manufacture your new product.
Launch and Commercialisation: That’s it, the floor is yours! It’s time to launch your new product into the market and make it available to customers. Don’t worry, the support from Duku certainly doesn’t stop here. We will continue to provide guidance when it comes to distribution, funding, patenting and design protection to safeguard your intellectual property.
What Is Design For Manufacture? (DFM)
Design for manufacture (DFM) encompasses a huge part of the product development process. The focus of DFM is to make a product easy and cost-effective to manufacture at scale. At Duku, we will help you consider all elements of your product, from material to marketability, providing you with the best chance of success when you launch.
The whole design process comprises many elements, including 3D CAD engineering and product prototyping. As a highly trusted, full-service product design agency, we can assist you in all aspects of the product development journey. If this sounds like what you are looking for, complete our online form and receive a free consultation with a member of our friendly team.
A Deep Dive Into the Process:
3D CAD Engineering
Computer aided design is a key stage in bringing your concept to life. Our expert design team uses state-of-the-art CAD software to create precise 3D models of your product. This initial step is crucial to assess and analyse your concept before it moves on to the next stage.
So, what are the benefits of CAD engineering?
Visualisation: 3D CAD models make it easier to visualise the final product.
Precision: At this stage, errors can be easily rectified and adjustments can be made to the design for the best possible outcome.
Analysis: A 3D CAD model can be used to perform simulations and factors such as aerodynamics can be evaluated.
Prototyping
Onto the next stage of the product development process - prototyping. This is where your design is built and tested, allowing us to assess a multitude of things, including usability. This step cannot be skipped in the design process. It means we can test and adjust your product to ensure the best outcome when it goes to market. Here, the aim is to create a functional prototype that resembles the final product.
Manufacture
At Duku, we deliver the costs, information and support you need to take your product to market. We work with a range of trusted manufacturers in the UK, Europe and the Far East, guiding you at every stage. Our team considers everything from material to colours and packaging to establish accurate manufacturing costs. We will provide you with a manufacturing quote that covers all these aspects.
Looking to Develop Your Own Product?
Are you interested in developing a product with one of the UK’s leading product design agencies? Complete our online form for a free consultation with one of our professional team. After successfully bringing 500+ products to market and generating 3 million+ sales of Duku designed products, you can place your trust in us to deliver results.
Comments