Why Partnering with a Product Design Consultancy Pays Off
From identifying a market opportunity to receiving your final product, the product design process can be a long but beneficial one. There are many routes you could take, so how can using a product design consultancy benefit you?
Speeds Up the Design Process and Saves You Time
Designing a product can be a long process, and outsourcing will not only speed things up but will also give you the freedom and time to concentrate on other areas. Hiring the right product design consultancy will not only be beneficial short term, but it will also build trust long term, allowing you to receive all the product design help you require.
This, of course, also applies to any scale project, with a larger product scope offering a much higher chance of saving more money and time throughout the entire process.
Achieve a More Professional and Manufacturable Design
The design process can be a stumbling block, especially if you’re not familiar with it or don’t have access to 3D design software such as SolidWorks.
Many product design and development companies have design engineers who are experts in various 3D software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360, Onshape, and more. They can use their industrial product design knowledge to transform your concepts into a professional-looking design that is ready for prototyping and manufacturing.
Built-In Design Validation and Analysis
With the aid of SolidWorks and other tools, changes can be made to the design as well as extensive product analysis, i.e., Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), to test its structural or fluid-flow integrity without having to start from scratch. This can give you a competitive edge, especially if you’re up against other products in the same field.
Grow Your Knowledge and Confidence
There may come parts of the process where your experience and knowledge just aren’t enough. But outsourcing can help you progress with confidence. The whole process will likely be a learning curve, especially if you’re new to the field. Using a product design consultancy to aid the process will increase your knowledge and allow you to grow in confidence.
When it comes to future designs, it will be important to learn as much as you can; this will only benefit you long-term.
Collaboration Brings Better Results
Whilst using a consultancy service, you will receive constant feedback, which can only aid the development of your design. A robust manufacturing process doesn’t just happen; it has to be designed. Working with a product design consultancy gives you access to people who have worked on many other designs and are familiar with the processes, benefits, and any potential pitfalls.
With their expertise, they can help you resolve design issues early on, saving you both time and money.
Better Prototyping and Market Testing
They can also help you figure out solutions to any problems that arise during prototyping. The more eyes you have on the product, the more you can gauge how it will perform in the market.
For example, a small electronics company partnered with a consultancy to redesign its casing for durability and easier assembly. The redesign cut production costs by 15% and helped the product pass early certification on the first attempt.
Get More Than Just a Design
A great consultancy doesn’t just deliver a CAD file. It gives you a partner that helps you make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and increase your product’s chance of success. Better designs lead to smoother manufacturing and a higher return on investment.
Are you a manufacturing company looking to improve your process? If you’re an SME, JOA Designs can help you turn your idea into a market-ready product.
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