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Rapid Prototyping Services
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An idea or even a concept design can be difficult to properly test. But if you create a prototype, you'll have the chance to work out any potential issues before they become major problems. Developing a prototype will enable you to really see how your product works in action and give you greater insight into its long-term potential – contact us to get yours!
CONGRATULATIONS
ON YOUR PRODUCT IDEA!
PRODUCT
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DEVELOPMENT
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The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all what the world needs most are dreamers that do. Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future.
Our Team Can Bring Your Idea to Life
Sarah Ban Breathnach
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Identifying market and intellectual
property opportunities, developing
your idea, and compiling a
scope of work.
property opportunities, developing
your idea, and compiling a
scope of work.
Creating a conceptual design of
your product, CAD models and
renderings.
your product, CAD models and
renderings.
Preparing and filing a PPA to secure
your patent priority date and get the
Patent-pending status.
your patent priority date and get the
Patent-pending status.
Gathering and analyzing
feedback from potential customers.
feedback from potential customers.
Building product prototypes,
testing their functionality
performance, and design.
testing their functionality
performance, and design.
Preparing and filing applications
for patents, trademarks, and other
intellectual property assets.
for patents, trademarks, and other
intellectual property assets.
Sourcing suppliers, optimizing
the product design for
cost-efficient manufacturing,
preparing the documentation.
the product design for
cost-efficient manufacturing,
preparing the documentation.
Designing digital and physical
materials to present your product
and raise awareness of your brand.
materials to present your product
and raise awareness of your brand.
Identifying potential sources
for funding manufacturing and
marketing of your product.
for funding manufacturing and
marketing of your product.
Discussing and negotiating
licensing agreement terms with
interested companies.
licensing agreement terms with
interested companies.
Identifying companies with possible
interest in licensing or purchasing your intellectual property.
interest in licensing or purchasing your intellectual property.
Making your product in large
quantities, packaging it, and
preparing for order fulfillment.
quantities, packaging it, and
preparing for order fulfillment.
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PRODUCT LAUNCH
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You can't just jump into product development without doing your homework first. You need to research what is already on the market and how people or machines are currently solving problems. At this stage, you need to identify market and intellectual property opportunities. Perform a SWOT analysis and answer many questions including:
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What problems or pain points does your product address? What are the current alternatives people use? Are there any patents on similar inventions?
Who do you want to sell your product to (your target market)? What are their demographics? Where would they want to buy the product? How much would they pay for it?
What features does your idea need to solve the target audience's problems or address their wants and needs? What's the bare minimum required? Be sure to list any constraints here.
Who do you want to sell your product to (your target market)? What are their demographics? Where would they want to buy the product? How much would they pay for it?
What features does your idea need to solve the target audience's problems or address their wants and needs? What's the bare minimum required? Be sure to list any constraints here.
By answering the questions above, you will be able to develop a plan for your idea development and have reliable data to make an educated decision about your next steps. Our company offers a comprehensive Product Discovery Service that includes our proprietary idea development tool, Realizr.
INPUT:
OUTPUT:
Your idea synopsis
Existing solutions & major players
Your goals
Existing solutions & major players
Your goals
A clearer vision of what your product will become:
What features it should have
How it will look
How it will look
More knowledge about what it will take to develop your idea into a product:
How much it will cost
How long it will take
How long it will take
Information about your competition:
Analysis of similar products
Prior Art search report (existing patents on similar inventions)
Prior Art search report (existing patents on similar inventions)
Professional visuals of your idea
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Now that you've decided on your next steps based on Product Discovery outputs, it's time to create a conceptual design of your idea. It's typically done in a CAD (computer aided design) software.
During the concept design or industrial design stage, engineers and designers will consider the wants and needs of your target audience, as well as any constraints you may have to ensure that your product will meets all the expectations in terms of the look, feel, and function.
Concept design is vital for conveying your vision and laying foundation for technical design, engineering, and prototyping. It shows how the product will look, what it can do, and what materials it is made of, plus, how to assemble it.
Our team will be happy to assist you with this important step. Learn more and contact us here.
During the concept design or industrial design stage, engineers and designers will consider the wants and needs of your target audience, as well as any constraints you may have to ensure that your product will meets all the expectations in terms of the look, feel, and function.
Concept design is vital for conveying your vision and laying foundation for technical design, engineering, and prototyping. It shows how the product will look, what it can do, and what materials it is made of, plus, how to assemble it.
Our team will be happy to assist you with this important step. Learn more and contact us here.
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OUTPUT:
Output of the Discovery Stage
Design requirements and preferences
Design requirements and preferences
3D CAD model, 2D drawings
Renderings of your idea
Renderings of your idea
PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION
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In order to protect your idea at an early stage, we recommend submitting a Provisional Patent Application with USPTO. This way you will be able to secure your idea and run consumer surveys to improve your idea, identify weak spots, and work on those to increase the chances of your idea success. Our company will not be able to do that for you, but we will be happy to recommend several patent attorneys or agents who will excel at this task.
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OUTPUT:
Results of discovery stage and concept design, or
A detailed description of your ideas (functionality and look)
A detailed description of your ideas (functionality and look)
Provisional Patent Application submitted to USPTO
So, you have a conceptual design of your product. You know all the ins and outs of how it will look and work. You've done all your planning and covered all your bases, at least when it comes to the idea itself.
But before you invest in prototyping and testing, you may want to ask your potential consumers what they think about your concept. In the survey you could ask about the features they like and don't like, the alternatives they currently use, and the price they'd be willing to pay for your product. Their responses would help you to further optimize the design and to improve your product-market fit.
Ideally, you'd want to interview your customers in-person through focus groups or individually, an online survey could be a good alternative. You may want to start by interviewing a broad group until you identify your market niche and then focus on surveying the customers in that segment. The depth of the survey will depend on the complexity and scale of your idea, but also on the number of possible markets.
But before you invest in prototyping and testing, you may want to ask your potential consumers what they think about your concept. In the survey you could ask about the features they like and don't like, the alternatives they currently use, and the price they'd be willing to pay for your product. Their responses would help you to further optimize the design and to improve your product-market fit.
Ideally, you'd want to interview your customers in-person through focus groups or individually, an online survey could be a good alternative. You may want to start by interviewing a broad group until you identify your market niche and then focus on surveying the customers in that segment. The depth of the survey will depend on the complexity and scale of your idea, but also on the number of possible markets.
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OUTPUT:
Results of product discovery and concept design stages, or
Target audience characteristics
A detailed description of your idea and supporting renderings/drawings
Target audience characteristics
A detailed description of your idea and supporting renderings/drawings
A detailed report which will include results of the consumer surveys (if the customers like your idea, what features they do/don't want, what alternatives they use, how much they'd be willing to pay for your product, and more)
A list of possible design improvements based on the provided consumer feedback
A list of possible design improvements based on the provided consumer feedback
Prototyping is a vital part of product development, where craft, sciences, and technology come together to bring your idea to life. A prototype is essential in order to evaluate the design of your idea and find potential areas for improvement.
The prototyping process is also an opportunity to be creative and improve upon your invention from various angles such as performance, look, and marketability. It can streamline the manufacturing process and lower cost significantly.
Depending on the complexity of your idea and desired outcomes, you may need to consider several types of prototypes during this phase of development.
The prototyping process is also an opportunity to be creative and improve upon your invention from various angles such as performance, look, and marketability. It can streamline the manufacturing process and lower cost significantly.
Depending on the complexity of your idea and desired outcomes, you may need to consider several types of prototypes during this phase of development.
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MOCKUP PROTOTYPE
"looks-like prototype"
PROOF-OF-CONCEPT PROTOTYPE
"works-like prototype"
DEMO PROTOTYPE
"works and looks-like" prototype
"looks-like prototype"
PROOF-OF-CONCEPT PROTOTYPE
"works-like prototype"
DEMO PROTOTYPE
"works and looks-like" prototype
It is important to remember that a prototype is not the end product; you may need to create multiple prototypes in order to ensure your idea is functioning optimally.
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OUTPUT:
Prototype requirements
Product design files (CAD, BOM)
Color and material preferences
Product design files (CAD, BOM)
Color and material preferences
Prototype
Prototype testing
Design optimization suggestions (if any)
Prototype testing
Design optimization suggestions (if any)
If you are looking to file a patent for your invention, the drawings and the description of your product must be provided to a patent attorney/agent in order to initiate the filing process. Our team is unfortunately unable to assist with this stage, but we are more than happy to provide referrals to reliable patent attorneys and agents.
IP PROTECTION
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Not provided by LA NPDT
At this stage, our team will prepare the product for mass manufacturing considering the production methods and the initial order quantity.
The number of units produced in this stage, the production processes, the schedule, and the delivery methods will be discussed and finalized in the detailed production plan. We will optimize the design of the product and source the materials according to the production plan.
The number of units produced in this stage, the production processes, the schedule, and the delivery methods will be discussed and finalized in the detailed production plan. We will optimize the design of the product and source the materials according to the production plan.
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INPUT:
OUTPUT:
CAD drawings, prototypes
Design optimized for mass production
Quotes from suppliers
Production plan
Quotes from suppliers
Production plan
o ensure a successful launch for your product, it's essential to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy, collateral, and infrastructure. Utilize comprehensive marketing tactics such as email campaigns, influencer outreach strategies, and targeted ads to reach your target consumer. Start building relationships with customers and establish yourself as an industry leader by providing valuable content through webinars, blogs, and social media. Develop a solid infrastructure that will allow your product to be distributed effectively across your chosen channels.
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OUTPUT:
Product Vision
Target Audience
Product Renderings
Target Audience
Product Renderings
Product Launch and Marketing Strategy
Marketing Collateral (branding, photos, videos, brochures, website)
Distribution Channels
Marketing Collateral (branding, photos, videos, brochures, website)
Distribution Channels
We can help you identify potential companies who are interested in licensing or purchasing your intellectual property. Our resources allow us to reach out to a wide range of businesses and networks, helping you find the best fit for your needs.
IDENTIFYING AND
APPROACHING COMPANIES
APPROACHING COMPANIES
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LICENSING
We can assist you in negotiating and discussing the terms of licensing agreements with interested companies. Our team will work with you to ensure that your intellectual property is suitably protected, helping you get the most out of any prospective agreement.
TERMS NEGOTIATION
To manufacture and market your product, you might need to source external capital. Our company can provide assistance through connecting to our trusted network of contacts, that include angel investors, venture capitalists and more. We are here to help you find the right financing solution for your project.
FUNDING SEARCH
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VENTURING
During this stage, we will machine the molds and the jigs and produce a limited-quantity batch for launching the product and testing the market. Quality assurance teams will also be involved to ensure that all products are manufactured according to the required standards.
MANUFACTURING YOUR FIRST BATCH
Congratulations on the launch of your idea – it's just the start of a great journey. We wish you all the best and are here to support you every step of the way. Let's make sure that this product launch is a success!
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To reach your objectives, you must stay focused, persevere, and never lose sight of your goals. Believe that great things are possible and make them happen - our team will be there to support you along the way.
SUCCESS DOESN'T COME OVERNIGHT.
LA New Product Development Team
9228 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
318-200-0526
786-665-6788
9228 Linwood Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
318-200-0526
786-665-6788
