Phase II - Concept Development – Project Definition – Preliminary Industrial Design

• Project Management
• Brainstorming / Free-think / Blue Sky Activities
• Patent Search if necessary
• Generate Product Concepts / Alternatives (3-5)
• Design review - Select a Product Concept Direction
• Perform Economic Analysis
• Plan Remaining Development Project
• Refine Specifications / Concepts
• Create Mockups, Form Studies, Appearance Models as required
• Develop Preliminary Unit Cost Estimates
• Address Manufacturability Issues including Serviceability
• Ergonomics / Human Factors
• Determine Product(s) Form, Color, Styling, Texture, and Product Graphics
• Create Proof-of-Concept Prototype
• Suggest Appropriate Materials and Manufacturing Processes as a benchmark