better products through 2-d modeling is our focus.
The basic design elements of 2-D art are presented DURING THE DESIGN PROCESS. this includes line, color, shape, form, texture and space.
the organizational principles involved in the design of all visual compositions, including variety, emphasis, unity, balance and contrast. THE CHECKLIST BELOW WILL ASSIST IN COMPLETING THE DESIGN PHASE OF YOUR INVENTION DEVELOPMENT
Product Design Checklist
1. Examine the Competition
2. Make a Visual Representation
3. Select Materials
5. Create Working Specs
6. Make a Professional Prototype
7. Gather Feedback
8. Add Colors, Prints & Finishes
9. Create a Tech Pack and other design documents for your product.
The basic design elements of 2-D art are presented DURING THE DESIGN PROCESS. this includes line, color, shape, form, texture and space.
the organizational principles involved in the design of all visual compositions, including variety, emphasis, unity, balance and contrast. THE CHECKLIST BELOW WILL ASSIST IN COMPLETING THE DESIGN PHASE OF YOUR INVENTION DEVELOPMENT
Product Design Checklist
1. Examine the Competition
- Review 2-3 competitors’ products.
- Observe a broad range of un-related products for inspirational design, materials, packaging and more.
2. Make a Visual Representation
- Make a visual representation of your product, Into 3-D Renderings.
3. Select Materials
- Make a list of all the materials needed for your product.
- Research available materials and their technical names by visiting sourcing websites, requesting supplier catalogs, going to wholesale stores, or looking at other products in the marketplace.
- Get materials for a rough sample. They don’t need to be exact, but should function similarly to what you ultimately plan to use.
- Test the function, construction, durability, and style of the sample.
5. Create Working Specs
- Start a working Spec Sheet for your project. The purpose of a working Spec Sheet is to identify the ideal materials you want for your product. This includes the style, size, color, finish, and any other relevant details about the material.
6. Make a Professional Prototype
- Assess your working sample and make changes to the design.
- Gather additional materials for your prototype. They should be as close to your final selection as possible.
- Make a prototype WITH ALEXANDER AND DAVIS CONSULTING SUPPORT.
7. Gather Feedback
- Host a feedback circle or sit one-on-one with people in your target demographic and request input about your product.
- Test your product for a minimum of two weeks.
- Make design/material adjustments as needed.
8. Add Colors, Prints & Finishes
- Make a list of items to be designed. Examples include fabric patterns/graphics, color of plastics, metals and other materials, sewn labels/tags, interior care labels, and colors/imprints.
9. Create a Tech Pack and other design documents for your product.
- A Tech Pack is a set of technical documents that act as a guide for how to make your own product. You can have one made or make your own for each product you are going to produce.
- Facilitate any supplementary items you’ll need; FOR EXAMPLE, pattern, marking, and grading. Plastic or metal items may need CAD (Computer Aided Design) Drawings.