R&D Department
Get valuable design services on a recurring monthly basis.
Don’t have an in-house design team?
Hire Makers Department and have your own R&D Department tailored to your needs.
Design Packages
Our monthly design service offers all the benefits of working with a design studio, but without the need to commit to a full project.
We created this accessible package that will enable anyone to get their initial plans, ideas or concepts to a whole new level. We will sharpen the pencils, switch on the 3D printers and get you tomorrow to where you didn’t even imagine today.
Each project is unique and will be at a different stage, so the deliverables will change accordingly. e.g. If the project is at the idea stage the final presentation will contain sketches, but if the project is further along it may contain prototypes or testing. This will be discussed before the work commences.
Our design packages include:
Research, design and development
Tailored advice for your business and product
1 x workshop of your choice (worth £150-200)
Monthly meetings and progress reports
A summary PDF of the work done at the end of each month
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Our Workshops
Business Case Workshop
We have partnered with a successful entrepreneur to give advice on your specific product/ business idea.
Idea Generation Workshop
Unlock your creativity and generate innovative ideas for your business through rapid fire post-it note exercises.
Brand Workshop
Define your target market, USPs and business goals to build a brand that reflects your ethos.
Product Specification Workshop
Understand the key success critera for your product and the technical requirements to bring your idea to market.
FAQs
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Designed for start-ups or brands that develop physical products but do not have their own internal R&D or design team.
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This includes one workshop (see details above) and 3 days of studio time dedicated to your project. This will look different depending on your requirements but could include idea generation, concept development, prototyping, design for manufacture etc.
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All costs for the studio time and workshop are included in the £1,000 per month. There are two scenarios where there may be additional costs, which includes prototyping and bringing in other experts. we will always discuss these costs with you and agree before we go ahead.
Prototyping - The only additional charge will be for materials if we are building a prototype.
Experts - If you would like another expert opinion, e.g. garment designer or electronic engineer, this is subject to an additional charge to cover their fees.