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Wall-mounted NHL scoreboard that streams live game data

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Rendering of the Fantasy connected NHL scoreboard in Edmonton Oilers branding with team logos

An Inside Glimpse Into the Development of Fantasy Connected Scoreboards

Concept renderings of product revision

Background & Design Requirements

After a costly false-start with another design company, Fantasy Scoreboards came to Design 1st to get their project back on track and ready for volume production.

  • Reduce product manufacture cost by 30-50% to meet retail price targets
  • Build a seamless IoT experience with connected Apple & Google apps to interact with the scoreboard
  • Be simple-to-use and easy-to-setup for customers
Bench model prototype

Product Design Challenges

Implementing Design 1st’s proven cost-reduction process, Fantasy Scoreboards product was re-built from the ground up with a new selection of wireless radios, custom PCB’s, and physical product design optimized for volume manufacturing. Key challenges included:

  • Real-time connection to NHL official data from the cloud to the app, broadcast on the scoreboard simultaneously.
  • Component selection to reduce end product costs
  • Build a virtual model for prototype simulations to understand thermal issues and RGB color levels
First Volume Production Testing

Product Results

Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team developed the world’s first internet connected scoreboard for consumer use at home:

  • Reduced overall manufacturing cost by 50%, exceeding expectations of Fantasy Scoreboards
  • Achieved rapid turnaround from concept revision to production in under twelve months.
  • Build a custom global supply chain for Fantasy Scoreboards to source parts, manufacture, assemble, and deliver product to customers across North America
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Eight NHL team-themed Fantasy connected scoreboards including Toronto, Boston, Dallas and Philadelphia

After a costly false-start with another design company, Design 1st got us back on track and reduced our product cost by 50%

“Working with Design1st was really a seamless experience. They managed themselves, effectively connected their teams as needed, and delivered results – on time and with a budget well under the original design firm costs”.

Will Nault CEO and Founder, Fantasy Scoreboard Inc.

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