FAQ: The Basics of Product Development
As a product development firm, we often work with first-time entrepreneurs—people who have a fantastic idea for a product, but need guidance on developing their idea and beginning their startup…
A Startup Adventure in the New Year
Are you ready to launch a startup in 2018? As the year begins to wind down, many people use this time to assess current goals and make new goals for…
Top Five Product Design Articles
Product design is about building a product that is simultaneously functional, intuitive and appealing to a range of consumers. No matter the industry, product development is exhilarating—building upon an idea…
A Warm ‘Thank You’ to Our Clients
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” ― John F. Kennedy In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, our 3D…
Four Considerations Before Launching a Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding can help hardware startups launch not only a product, but an entire company. The power of “the crowd” is strong and can be a great asset for entrepreneurs. However,…
I Have A Product Idea—Now What?
Developing an idea into a physical product that people need, love and enjoy is a fulfilling venture for any entrepreneur. For first time entrepreneurs though, the product development journey may…
Production Manufacturing Trip to China (Part 2)
Quick recap: Our President, Collin Kobayashi, accompanied a client, FOG Safe, on a production manufacturing trip to China. They have returned to Hawaii, and are now discussing their recent trip…
Hardware Startup: Seeing Opportunities That Others Have Missed
We have all heard the term, “ignorance is bliss”, and when it comes to launching a hardware startup this might just be right. Newcomers to an industry have fresh ideas,…
Production Manufacturing Insights for Entrepreneurs
We are often asked about the process of researching and procuring a manufacturing partner, so we have decided to delve deeper into the topic of “manufacturing partnerships”. Before a manufacturing…
How to Avoid Common Hardware Startup Failure Traps
Yes, hardware startups fail and no, that doesn’t mean that yours will. By making yourself aware of the common reasons hardware startups fail, you are preparing yourself, your team and…