Services
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Product Ideation
Following the completion of a detailed product brief and market research is the ideation phase. While using the visual brand-language already set, we'll start sketching general concepts that detail function, construction methods and aesthetics while considering various manufacturing processes and costs.
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Proving Concepts
Have a rough concept that needs to be validated? 6Design can work quickly to come up with solutions to be 3D printed to test and basic application before diving into more development. Considerations along the way will be projected mold-costs and individual unit pricing as these drive design decisions from the very start.
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Visual Brand Language Development
Communicate your company's values and personality through imagery and design style including color, shape, materials, finish, and typography. When properly done, your visual brand language will result in an emotional connection between your company and customer.
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CAD / CAM
With a design sketched out that details the functional aspects involved, it's time to start development in the computer. Using a combination of programs including Solidworks and Rhino3D, the concept is created with an eye towards manufacturability, cost and final aesthetics. The resulting files are then prepared for prototyping or final tooling depending upon the process used for production.
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Renderings
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. During the early development of a product, it's helpful in selling your idea to marketing and sales to have a photo-realistic image to help convey your concept. Using advanced rendering software such as Keyshot, 6Design can provide renderings of your existing models or new concepts for use in presentations, advertisements and packaging.
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Entrepreneurial Guidance
Have an idea you'd like to bring to market? 6Design can help with the creation of a business plan, executive summary, design strategy, funding, and finding investment. From sketches to exit strategy, 6Design will provide direction and guidance.