There appears to be
an increase in the demand for new products. Look at Dragons’ Den, for instance,
people pitching their brilliant idea for a new product to a group of
multi-billionaire business moguls. Most of the time, four out of five of these
will be “out” as it is put, and the one that makes an offer will really twist
the arm of the entrepreneur in question, so it’s very rare that anyone gets
what they really want, and in many cases deserve. But what often goes unnoticed
is the level of quality that goes into researching and developing these
products, something all innovators will be aware of, and arguably something
that these moguls will have forgotten since making their millions. This is why Quantum Product Design can help give the
extra boost needed to really bring home the unique selling points and genuine
qualities that your product possesses.
Now, many of you
who read this may be thinking that this is aimed specifically at professionals
whom have been in the game for many years. This is not the case. The truth is
that anyone is an innovator in their own right, if they put their mind to it.
At Quantum Product Design, we
recognise that more or less every person in the world is capable of coming up
with a brilliant idea, and we feel that what we do could bridge the gap. With
considerable expertise and knowledge, we have the knowhow to give the best
possible results.
Take a look here at
some of our recent work. You can see a range of products in terms of size,
function and design. Some are simply adaptations of existing inventions,
whereas other are a completely new and designed from the ground up. The
possibilities are endless!
Some ideas are very
simple and straightforward. For example, one client wanted a vegetable peeler
that cuts more peel per stroke, so we designed a Peeler with a 50% more
effective cut. Elsewhere, there is the Detail Shot hairdryer. This is simply a
hairdryer with a macho design and a feature that allows the hairdryer to give a
cool, concentrated blast. So, in truth, anyone
with any kind of idea would fit
in at Quantum Product Design. We’re
certainly not small time though, as you may able to tell with the introduction
of the QS5.2 Supercar. So as you can see, we consider the ideas of people from
all walks of life. You might have the worry in your head that your idea is too
stupid to put forward, but we can absolutely assure you that this is not the
case. As mentioned before, we’ll cover everything from a nail clipper to a
spacecraft engine (possibly!). In a nutshell, this service can help all minds
of entrepreneurs, workers and generally just people with great ideas.
The University of
the Arts London offers a bachelor’s degree in product design. The course
description reads: “BA Product Design believes product design solutions should
meet the wants and needs of real people.” We agree, and we understand that
people can grow frustrated with the chore-like nature of everyday tasks, and
are therefore looking for an easier and better solution. If this is not the
case, perhaps they are simply looking to create a better, cooler or more
efficient version of something that already exists. The possibilities are
endless.
Elsewhere, the
course description from University of the Arts reads “Widely recognised as an
external environment which rigorous thinking generates creative, commercially
relevant work, this course gives you the intellectual, academic and
subject-specific skills you need to define your own professional practice. In
some ways, this is also true of the work we carry out at Quantum Product Design,
because we firmly believe in the statement that “rigorous thinking generates
creative, commercially relevant work” and we know that you as an innovator want
to create something for the benefit of either yourself, someone else or a group
of people with specific needs.
Quantum Product Design is a business
that prides itself on quality control and quality assurance. Firstly, the
visualisation that comes with product design is the key to delivering a true
gem in innovation. The visualisation side of things really hits the nail on the
head when you talk about wanting to create something that will benefit yourself
or another person or group of people, because it’s important to have the vision
to make this a reality. Elsewhere, we’re proud to say we make use of rapid
prototyping, so you won’t have to wait long until the design of your product
looks as spectacular as you want it too! If you’re looking for advice on
obtaining a patent, we can also help you with this. It’s your idea, don’t
forget, so it’s very important to make sure people are aware of that, after all
you’re the genius that came up with it! We’ll give professional, friendly
advice on exactly how to go about this. We test products virtually and
physically, to make sure that your product is fully saleable. We’ll also
finitely analyse the finished product, so as previously stated, Quantum Product Design prides itself on
quality assurance and quality control indeed.
So just to be
clear, if you thought before that the whole process of becoming an innovator of
the next big thing was a daunting prospect, you needn’t worry. As is stated on
the “About Us” step on our website, we’ll give you an honest appraisal from the
beginning and any idea is treated with a warm welcome no matter how small or
grand. I hope this blog has made everything sound a little more appealing and
that you feel that your idea can be turned into everything you want it to be!
So if you feel like this is for you, there are six simple steps to take on your
road to greatness:
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Step 1: Initial design brief – submit your idea
in the form of a simple sketch. It doesn’t have to be Claude Monet or Leonardo
Da Vinci standard! Just as long as we can get a general idea of what it is
you’re trying to invent.
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Step 2: N.D.A. – the team will contact you
(usually within 24 hours) and if your idea is fully understood with the information
you have given, a non-disclosure agreement (N.D.A.) will be sent for you to
sign and return.
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Step 3: Prototyping – after all is passed and
agreed, we’ll get to work in a prototype of your product. We’ll then send it
back to you for feedback, and if you are happy we’ll move onto the next step.
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Step 4: Patent research – this stage is crucial.
Patent searching takes around a week to fully ensure that your product has not
been done before, which you don’t want after everything else! There is a
likelihood that your product will have similarities to others already on the
market, but this is not cause for worry. At Quantum,
we will offer constructive and friendly advice on how to make your product a
real novelty.
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Step 5: Patenting – hugely important. Get a
patent for the idea ASAP, because the last thing you want after the whole
process has been completed is for someone to steal your idea! We’re happy to
arrange patenting on your behalf and appoint the right attorney for your idea.
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Step 6: Submitting for production – this is it.
This is the process of approaching parties for production of your product. We
can also help you with this if necessary, with use of detailed drawings,
CAD-CAM, testing and prototyping, rapid prototyping and product marketing, as previously
talked about.
So there you have
it. That’s just about everything there is to be said about what makes our
business the place for you if you have any sort of idea at all for a new or
updated product, we are the place to come for all your needs. If there’s any
more information you require about the whole process, you can visit our website
at www.quantumproductdesign.co.uk
and we’ll clear that up for you. If not, submit your initial design brief to info@quantumproductdesign.co.uk,
or contact us directly on any of the three phone numbers shown on the website
for anything else you might need. Good luck and happy innovating!
