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Product Example: Vinamor Wine Aerator
Wine Aerator as seen on Shark Tank: Vinamor A great example of how applying a novel design to an existing idea can be profitable. This is a product example that I saw on the TV show Shark Tank. It’s...
View ArticleHow To Prototype a Product
How to prototype a product: What do you do with a prototype? The major reasons to prototype your design are: Market research and determination – make sure that there is even a market for your product...
View ArticleQuestion Answered: What are Some of the Best Packaged Consumer Products?
Question: What are Some of the Best Packaged Consumer Products? Some examples of invitingly packaged soaps, chocolates, shampoos, perfumes, etc. Answer: The best packaging that I have seen is of...
View ArticleQuestion Answered: What is the Best way to Develop a Prototype in the Health...
Question: What is the Best way to Develop a Prototype in the Health & Beauty Field? What is the development process to go from idea to finished product? Answer: For a physical product such as a...
View ArticleQuestion Answered: How to Produce a Small Commodity Object Made of Plastic
Question: How to produce a small commodity object made of plastic? Where can I get this manufactured and what information do I have to give the factory? My product is designed, how do I best look for a...
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Book Review: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs
In order to be successful with your product business you should read Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs What you really need to know about the numbers It is essential that you to understand...
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Product Example: Thermodo Thermometer for iPhone
Thermodo – a good example of a product following trends. Successfully launched using Kickstarter, and piggybacking the popularity of the iPhone, the Thermodo is a good case study for a successful...
View ArticleQuestion Answered: How do you coordinate the revision process for your product?
How do you coordinate the revision process with a supplier? What happens when you need to change something about you design? Maybe a wall needs to be thicker to be more rigid, a moving part needs more...
View ArticleCommon Product Design Software
How much do I have to learn about common product design software? In reality, as with many topics in the physical product business, the more you learn the better. You should know enough about using...
View ArticleQuestion Answered: Do I Need a Design Background?
What if I don’t have a design background, will that hinder me? It isn’t really all that necessary to have a design background when getting started with a physical product business. In fact it could...
View ArticleHow to Brainstorm an Idea
Learn how to brainstorm an idea for your own product This is a continuation of the product idea generation discussion. There are four different methods I like to use when showing people how to...
View ArticleManufacturing costs to take into consideration
The manufacturing costs to take into consideration when planning your production There are many things that can affect the cost of manufacturing your products. Below are some of the items to not forget...
View ArticleHow to Decide Between Product Ideas
Here are some tips on how to decide between product ideas If you went through my tips on How to Brainstorm an Idea, you likely have more possible products running through your head than you know what...
View ArticleStarting the New Year Off Right
A new year is here, and many of us are re-energized to build a business and work on our personal independence. I’m part of that group too. I have been lucky enough to help out some of you this past...
View ArticleQuestion Answered: How to design a product for manufacturer acceptance?
How do I make sure that I can get a manufacturer to make my product? The most likely scenario is that you are looking for a contract manufacturer to just make your product. You will still manage the...
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