The Benefits of a Functional Prototype
Rushing through the product development phase can be tempting because all hardware startups want to launch as soon as possible, however one step you can’t afford to skip is that…
Hardware Startups: Can I Patent My Invention?
A patent for your invention is useful, in that it gives you exclusive rights to the idea/product (for twenty years), allows you to license the invention and provides a strong…
Hardware Startups: Defining Your Niche Market
Launching hardware startups, or any type of business for that matter, is a gamble—but defining and finding your niche market doesn’t have to be. Knowing your niche market is one…
The Upside & Downside of Crowdfunding for Hardware Startups
With the exponential growth of crowdfunding, hardware startups are finding it easier to raise funds and launch their product into the marketplace. For instance, on Kickstarter in 2015, the amount…
Lean Startup Principles for Hardware Entrepreneurs
The Lean Startup methodology is a principled approach to new product development that can be applied to startups and corporations alike. While the Lean Startup approach is most often attributed…
Product Design: What Does It Take To Develop A Successful Product?
Product design is where engineering and art intersect—combining vision with creativity to develop a product that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Designing a product is one thing, but designing…
Five Product Development Pitfalls to Avoid
The hardware startup landscape is riddled with product development challenges and barriers, and as an entrepreneur your job is to make sure that you are well equipped to handle whatever…
Enhance Sales & Experience with Quality Package Design
Designing products that fly off store shelves is the universal goal during a product launch. The validation and fulfillment that comes with a successful product launch is what drives entrepreneurs.…
Manufacturing Facts Hardware Entrepreneurs Need To Know
Developing a product is exhilarating, however when the time comes to start the manufacturing phase of the product development process, many entrepreneurs aren’t exactly sure where to begin. Below are…
Intellectual Property: Should You Consider A Licensing Business Model?
In our Case Study blog post last week, Transitioning From Idea To Manufacturable Product, we discussed the ways in which we helped a client secure a licensing agreement. For many…