PROCESS
From product idea to production readiness.
Every product starts at a different point. Some clients come to us with an early idea, others with a prototype, an existing technology or a product that needs its next generation.
Our product development process connects research, industrial design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing preparation — adapting each phase to the needs of the project.
01 LISTEN
Research · Requirements · Technical Feasibility
We start by understanding the product, its users and the context around it.
Together with your team, we clarify user needs, business goals, technical requirements, manufacturing constraints and existing technologies. This gives us a shared understanding of the problem before design and engineering decisions are made.
Activities
User & Stakeholder Research
Product Requirements
Technical Analysis
Market & Context Research
Manufacturing Constraints
Feasibility Assessment
02 FRAME
Product Strategy · Concepts · Development Roadmap
We turn research and requirements into a clear product direction.
We define the product vision, explore opportunities and develop initial product concepts. Design, technology and business requirements are brought together into a development framework that gives the team clear priorities and a path forward.
Activities
Product Strategy
Product Vision
Ideation
Concept Development
Product Architecture
Design Direction
Product Roadmapping
03 BUILD
Industrial Design · Engineering · Prototyping
This is where the product takes shape.
Industrial designers and engineers develop form, function and technical solutions together. Through iterative CAD development, mechanical engineering and physical prototypes, we test ideas early and continuously refine the product.
Activities
Industrial Design
Mechanical Engineering
3D CAD
CMF Development
Rapid Prototyping
Functional Prototypes
Testing & Validation
04 SCALE
Design for Manufacturing · Validation · Production Support
We prepare the product for the realities of manufacturing.
Components, materials, assembly, tolerances and production processes are refined together with manufacturing partners. We support validation, supplier communication and the transition from development into production.
Activities
Design for Manufacturing
Production-ready CAD
Testing & Validation
Supplier Coordination
Manufacturing Support
Production Handover
Designed to be used.
Developed to be made.
Start where you are.
Early Idea
You have an opportunity, technology or initial product idea.
Product Strategy
Pre-Development
Concept Development
Feasibility
Creative Director
Prototype
You already have a concept or working prototype.
Industrial Design
Engineering
Testing
Product Development
Creative Director
Ready to Industrialize
The concept works and now needs to become a manufacturable product.
Design for Manufacturing
Validation
Supplier Support
Production Readiness
Creative Director
START A CONVERSATION
What are you
developing?
An early idea, an existing prototype or a product ready for its next generation. Tell us where you are and what needs to happen next.
FORMFJORD
Industrial design
& engineering
Westhofener Weg 5
14129 Berlin
Germany
Fabian Baumann
+ 49 (0)179 70 10 633
mail@formfjord.com
From Berlin with Love.
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