Step by Step Product Design

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Chute Design Associates Step by Step Design Process

A table showing our usual design process:

This is the process we go through with clients when designing a product. We firstly have an initial meeting with the client. Options and overall viability of product are discussed. Initial briefing agreed leading to issue of project proposal as follows:

Step Process Description

Stage ONE Initial Sketch Concepts This stage explores a number of different approaches in the form of line drawings. Consideration will be given to a number of alternative options in product functionality, configuration and styling. The object of this exercise is to identify a route for subsequent development of one or more preferred concepts. Liaison both with the client and with the potential manufacturer is envisaged throughout the development.

Stage TWO Concept Development This stage progresses the further development of any preferred option(s) identified during Stage One. Detailed colour visualisation is supported by simple engineering layouts and sketch models. These models, often made from card or wood, provide a rapid & cost effective means of assisting a client's understanding of the concepts.

Stage THREE Detail Design This stage involves the realization of the design into a production solution, and entails the issue of an engineering drawing package for manufacturing purposes. Liaison with both the client and any suppliers is envisaged at this point in order to confirm the specification prior to commitment to a final prototype.

Stage FOUR Liaison to Production This is an optional stage which provides for further input as the client sees fit.

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Step	Process	Description
Stage ONE	Initial Sketch Concepts	This stage explores a number of different approaches in the form of line drawings. Consideration will be given to a number of alternative options in product functionality, configuration and styling. The object of this exercise is to identify a route for subsequent development of one or more preferred concepts. Liaison both with the client and with the potential manufacturer is envisaged throughout the development.
Stage TWO	Concept Development	This stage progresses the further development of any preferred option(s) identified during Stage One. Detailed colour visualisation is supported by simple engineering layouts and sketch models. These models, often made from card or wood, provide a rapid & cost effective means of assisting a client's understanding of the concepts.
Stage THREE	Detail Design	This stage involves the realization of the design into a production solution, and entails the issue of an engineering drawing package for manufacturing purposes. Liaison with both the client and any suppliers is envisaged at this point in order to confirm the specification prior to commitment to a final prototype.
Stage FOUR	Liaison to Production	This is an optional stage which provides for further input as the client sees fit.