How do I make sure that I can get a manufacturer to make my product? The most likely scenario is that you are looking for a contract manufacturer to just make your product. You will still manage the rest yourself including the warehousing, marketing, sales, shipping, and follow up customer service. The key […]
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How to Decide Between Product Ideas
Here are some tips on how to decide between product ideas If you went through my tips on How to Brainstorm an Idea, you likely have more possible products running through your head than you know what to do with. Follow these tips to help you decide between them for better chances at success and […]
How to Brainstorm an Idea
Learn how to brainstorm an idea for your own product This is a continuation of the product idea generation discussion. There are four different methods I like to use when showing people how to brainstorm an idea. Of course, these are just tips to help bring the ideas out of your head. There is no […]
Question Answered: Do I Need a Design Background?
What if I don’t have a design background, will that hinder me? It isn’t really all that necessary to have a design background when getting started with a physical product business. In fact it could really be beneficial to start without any baggage or preconceived notions of design ztandards. Your end-goal will simply be a […]
Question Answered: How do you coordinate the revision process for your product?
How do you coordinate the revision process with a supplier? What happens when you need to change something about you design? Maybe a wall needs to be thicker to be more rigid, a moving part needs more clearance to reduce friction, or a simple design tweak will allow for more reliable injection moulding pours. In […]
Question Answered: How to Produce a Small Commodity Object Made of Plastic
Question: How to produce a small commodity object made of plastic? Where can I get this manufactured and what information do I have to give the factory? My product is designed, how do I best look for a manufacturer and keep mould costs reasonable? Answer: Having your product design and a 3D model […]
Question Answered: What is the Best way to Develop a Prototype in the Health & Beauty Field?
Question: What is the Best way to Develop a Prototype in the Health & Beauty Field? What is the development process to go from idea to finished product? Answer: For a physical product such as a razor, toothbrush, nose hair trimmer, or electric razor you can start with a 3D printed prototype of your idea. […]
Question Answered: What are Some of the Best Packaged Consumer Products?
Question: What are Some of the Best Packaged Consumer Products? Some examples of invitingly packaged soaps, chocolates, shampoos, perfumes, etc. Answer: The best packaging that I have seen is of green tea from Japan or Taiwan. The tea is vacuum sealed and placed in a nice canister – then a few different flavours are combined […]
Question Answered: Why is SolidWorks preferred over AutoCAD for 3D Design?
Question: Why is SolidWorks preferred over AutoCAD for 3D Design? Answer: AutoCAD is normally associated with 2D drawings (manufacturing, architecture, electrical schematics, piping diagrams, etc.) But newer versions of AutoCAD do have 3D capabilities. AutoCAD is the industry preferred solution for these 2 dimensional tasks and is the most capable of the programs out there. […]
Question Answered: What is a Niche Product
What is a Niche Product? A niche product is one that is simple enough to have design, prototyping, manufacture, marketing, sales, and shipping all handled by only a few people. They are tailored towards a specific market and have to be in a specific price window. This pricing has to be right for people to […]
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