PRODUCT DESIGN
Over 10 years' experience turning ideas into products
We design and engineer physical products from concept through to prototype and production, creating practical, manufacturable designs using professional CAD, engineering and prototyping tools.
More than just a concept
Good product design needs to work in the real world. We consider functionality, materials, assembly, manufacturing, tolerances, cost and usability throughout the design process.
Designed to look as good as it works
We combine practical engineering with considered design to create products that are robust, intuitive and visually distinctive — from individual components and enclosures to complete products and assemblies.
Focused on what matters
Every project is different. Whether you need a reverse-engineered replacement part, manufacturing drawings or a functional prototype, we focus on what will move your project forward without unnecessary development or cost.
From a simple part to a complete product
We work with inventors, start-ups, engineers, hobbyists and established businesses, from recreating obsolete components to developing complex products and assemblies.
From design to production
Our support doesn't have to end when the design is complete. We can help prepare your product for manufacture, identify suitable processes, obtain quotes and work with trusted manufacturing partners to take your product from CAD and prototype to production.
OUR DESIGN PROCESS
Below is an overview of the typical stages of our design process. This can often be adapted depending on how much progress has been made before approaching us.
01
DISCUSS REQUIREMENTS
Through email, phone call or face to face meeting, we will discuss your requirements to understand what you are looking to achieve. We will discuss the user scenarios, application & other factors that will influence the design.
02
CREATE BRIEF AND SPECIFICATION
We will form a brief summarising what we are looking to achieve. A specification will also be created including factors such as size, use environment, functionality, usability etc.
We will also outline the price and lead time. To ensure complete transparency, we break this down into natural project milestones.
03
INITIAL DEVELOPMENT
If the project requires, we will first carry out a phase on concept generation, offering a number of designs which fulfil the brief. This shows different ways the end result can be executed.
04
3D CAD DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Once the best way forward has been agreed, we will begin developing the detailed CAD design. To do this, we will use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to create the parts.
This offers engineering & functional accuracy as well as a detailed visual representation.
05
PROTOTYPE
Once the best way forward has been agreed, we will begin to detail up your design. To do this, we will use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to create the parts.
Using our range of professional grade 3D printing equipment we can create a robust and functional prototype of your design in a material comparable to mass production and complete with specified fasteners.
This offers engineering & functional accuracy as well as a detailed visual representation.
06
MASS PRODUCTION PREPARATION
For many customers, just a handful of parts are required. If larger scale production is necessary, we have many years experience designing parts for mass production processes such as Injection Moulding. We will ensure your design is suitable for the Injection Moulding process whilst minimising part cost. This will include preparation of engineering drawings, which manufacturers can use during mass production to ensure the parts meet the required tolerances and specification.
We will walk you through the entire process, discussing subjects such as quantity requirements & material properties to advise suitable tooling options & factory location.
07
MANUFACTURING SUPPORT AND QUALITY CONTROL
Finally, your design is ready for mass production. However, for many, this is the most daunting part of the process. Our engineers have many years experience working with factories across the globe. We can use a factory of your choice or our manufacturing partner factories. Either way, we can take control of the mass production process & quality control to ensure your parts functional exactly as they should.
