03 · Product Design & Development
Final Product Design
The design a factory can build from, not just a picture.
Every request is reviewed personally.
The problem
A rendering is not a specification.
A manufacturer needs dimensions, tolerances, materials and finishes. Without them, every quote is a guess and every sample is a surprise.
- Your design looks right but isn't documented for production.
- You've had quotes come back wildly different because the spec was vague.
- You need files you can hand to a prototyper or a factory with confidence.
Fit
Who we consider for Final Product Design
For products that have been through preliminary design and are ready to be specified for production.
Who this is for
- You have a preliminary design and feedback to incorporate.
- You're about to prototype or source and need detailed specifications.
- You want a design presentation that's ready to put in front of a manufacturer.
Not for you yet
- You're still exploring what the product looks like. See Preliminary Product Design
- You have final files and need a working prototype. See Prototyping
What Final Product Design includes
Final Product Design refines the preliminary designs so the product meets both aesthetic and functional requirements, with detailed design specifications ready for prototyping and manufacturing.
What's included
- Refinement of the product design based on feedback from preliminary design
- Creation of detailed design specifications for production
What you receive
- Final design files
- Design presentation ready for prototyping
Also in Product Design & Development: Product Conceptualization · Preliminary Product Design
How it works
How it works
Every engagement is scoped to what you need, on its own or combined with other services into one program. When a project needs outside expertise, such as specialized testing and certification labs, marketing or creative agencies, or logistics and packaging suppliers, we manage those vendors and specialists for you.
Tell us what you need
Share your project and where it stands today. A line or two is plenty.
Initial consultation
If there's a fit, we talk through your goals, constraints, timing and budget, candidly.
Tailored proposal
A proposal scoped to what you need: what we'll do and what it takes.
Dedicated partnership
A project manager and our network of strategic partners carry the work forward with you.
FAQ
Questions, answered plainly
What's in the final design files?
Detailed design specifications for production: geometry, dimensions, materials, finishes and assembly, as the product requires. Enough for a prototyper or manufacturer to quote and build accurately.
Do you design for manufacturability?
Yes. Final design refines the product to meet both aesthetic and functional requirements, including how it will actually be made. It's also at the heart of our Product Development program.
Can I bring a design from another designer?
Yes, if it's far enough along. We'll review what you have and tell you whether it needs preliminary work first.
What happens to the files afterwards?
They're yours. Use them for prototyping and sourcing with us, or with anyone else.
What does it cost?
Every engagement is scoped to what you need, so we price it in a proposal after we have reviewed your request. We'll be candid about budget and fit from the first conversation.
What happens after I submit?
Every request is reviewed personally, and we'll be in touch about next steps.
Request to be considered
Ready to be considered?
Tell us about your product and the design you have. We review every request personally.
Service request form
Tell us about your design
About one minute. Tell us where your product stands and we'll take a look. Interested in: Final Product Design.