Formulate the problem statement
Ideate
We spend enough time to understand and discuss the problem statement with our clients and reach out to the stakeholders within the client organisation until the project goals and scope of work has been clearly defined.
Function | User | Feasibility | Ergonomics | Form
Research
Client organisation is a key player in this step. We rely on them to provide a better function, user and market understanding. We conduct series of experiments to understand the feasibility, user and ergonomics. This data drives us to preliminary form, we call it form boundaries.
3D model | CAD | User Interaction | Design Engineering
Visualize
With user interaction study, our form boundaries are trimmed away to reveal a 3D model. The next step is to identify and test all the components, which drives us to an engineering design of the first prototype. This step accounts for all the safety and market regulations for consumer products and special machines (SPM)
Design for prototyping | CAE | Prototyping | Testing
Validate
We devise the design of experiments (DoEs) for testing, then plan and select prototyping techniques. We believe the prototype is a data-gathering device employed for a deeper understanding of the problem and user.
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly | Pilot Production
Market
In our year of practice, we figured to incorporate manufacturing, packaging and shipping limitations in the ideation phase of a project. This ensures our design see the light of the market.