Companies without an In-House Product Development Team
Does your company or startup need a team of specialists to develop your product concept, source parts and guide the setup of your product manufacturing.
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Proven Process to Move Your Product Idea to Manufacturing
Using our proven step-by-step process, we work with you to create the product, packaging, and materials you need to confidently pursue your business goals, knowing you have access to engineering, design and commercialization support at all times.
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What Entrepreneurs and Inventors Say About Working With Design 1st
Krista Teare
Co-Founder, Toddlermonitor™
Brought us from concept to manufacturing
Design 1st helps us design our products for market readiness. They helped us with concept and product design followed by detailed engineering of our software, Wi-Fi-connectivity, and electronics. Once the manufacturable product design was finalized they helped us with packaging and sourcing a manufacturer.
Jeri Rodrigs
Founder, CEO, Rumidifier
Transformed my napkin sketch into a working product
I needed to transform the Rumidifier napkin sketch design into a working prototype and then a real product in order to engage retail buyers. In my search for a design firm, Design 1st deep experience and technical airflow capability really definitely stood out for me. They were able to finalize my design for manufacturing and also added a valuable claim to my patent whilst making the product more efficient.
Portfolio of Projects
Across every industry, our team excels at developing technically complex projects
Case Studies
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Helpful Resources
Home Much Do Prototypes Cost?
One of the most common questions we get is how much does a prototype cost to make? This is a tricky question, as prototypes can be free or cost upwards of $100,000. It all depends on why you want a prototype.
Top 12 Ways to Fund Your Product Development
Funding is critical to the success of any new physical product development project. To help you secure funding for your product development project, we have put together a list of the top sources
6 Types of Prototypes Every New Product Must Do
Prototyping helps remove design risks and leads to successful product outcomes. Here are the 6 types of prototypes every successfull physical product does
From Napkin Sketch to Manufacture-Ready Product: Done Right the 1st Time
Design 1st integrates our knowledge and expertise with yours to bring your product idea to life