The Transformation of 3D Printing Technology
Less than ten years ago, the hype surround 3D printing technology was at an all-time high. The idea of each household having one led the news cycle. In hindsight, it…
Early Product Design Challenges Facing Hardware Startups
Below we discuss four common design challenges facing hardware startups today. It doesn’t matter what industry you are going into or if you are a first-time entrepreneur or serial entrepreneur,…
FAQ: The Basics of Intellectual Property and Manufacturing
First-time entrepreneurs, and even seasoned entrepreneurs, have questions when it comes to protecting their intellectual property (IP) and moving forward with manufacturing. No two products are alike; therefore, a custom-tailored…
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…
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,…