Idea Outline/Purpose
Target user
Initial Sketches
Models
Problem Definition
Product Solution
Demand Analysis
Audience Reach Analysis
Preliminary Market Research
Competitor Research
Initial Patent Search
Intellectual Property Definition
Manufacturing Strategy
Business Plan
Product Roadmap
Timeline
Recycling/Environmental Impact Analysis
Reliability Analysis
Financial Model Development: Startup, Manufacturing, Retail and Profitability.
Bill of Materials
Materials and Methods of Production
Regulations
Shelf Life
Sketches
Renderings
CAD Models
BOM Drawings
Part / Assembly Documents
Appearance Prototypes
Functional Prototypes
Revisions
Internal Testing
Final Engineering
Sourcing
10X Unit Production (for Manufacturing and Marketing, initial testing)
100X Unit Production (For Testing)
Manufacturing Outreach
Manufacturing Costing/ BOM Development
External Beta Testing
Feedback Results
Design/Engineering Revisions
Brand Development
Phase 8: Manufacturing
Production Forecast
Manufacturing Contracts
Distribution/Logistics/Warehousing Contacts
CNC Mold(s) Cut. Shipped.
Material Acquisition
Assembly
Packaging