This page provides a basic outline of the typical steps required to bring a new physical product to market.
Contact us at the bottom of this page and we can provide a personalized proposal of what steps are needed
for your specific product and the likely cost of said steps.
Step Zero – Ideation:
Novo uses discussion, written descriptions, sketches, and existing products to hash out the plan for a new product with our client.
Step One – Design:
Novo will utilize the materials provided in Step Zero to create three dimensional CAD designs. Our client will review the CAD designs and request changes be made until they think the design is the best it can be.
Step Two – Prototyping:
Utilizing the CAD created in Step One, Novo will create prototypes of our client’s product that are typically hand-made combinations of existing components with 3D printed/custom materials. After testing a given prototype, our client will request changes be made to the CAD and another prototype created until the prototype works perfectly.
Step Three – Sales Validation:
Before investing in mass-manufacturing, our clients usually try to get validation for their new product with sales. These sales will come VIA Novo creating a Kickstarter/Crowdfunding campaign, getting the new product into a few test stores, creating a simple ecommerce website, or by going to a trade show.
Step Four- Manufacturing:
Once our client has validated that the public wants their new product, they will have Novo setup mass manufacturing. A few changes to the design might be made based on customer feedback and final CAD created. Novo will then secure bulk purchasing for any off-the-shelf components in a product and create the molds/tooling for any custom components. Clients can then choose to assemble/ship their product themselves, have Novo do it, or have a dropship company handle it.