Process

 

Phase One Concept Development

  • Project definition/planning
  • Information gathering
  • Competitive products
  • User observation
  • Scenario development
  • Ergonomic assessment
  • Brand requirements
  • Configuration studies
  • Concept development
  • Ergonomic proofs
  • Sketch models

Phase Two Concept Refinement

  • Configuration refinement
  • Concept refinement
  • Product graphics
  • Color & material studies
  • CAD surface files
  • Appearance models
  • Usability testing
  • Concept verification
  • Part break definition
  • User interface development

Phase Three Engineering

  • Hand-off Engineering
  • Refine part break-up
  • Part design for process
  • Internals finalized
  • Final 3D surfacing
  • Appearance models
  • Usability testing
  • Concept verification final color & graphics

Phase Four Manufacturing

  • Tooling
  • Texturing
  • Part fabrication
  • Pilot build


* We tailor our process to include the aspects that best suit the needs of the client and project.