Moving from an experimental wearable to prototypes for a clinical pilot requires a clear development brief. Define what the pilot needs to learn, which features must remain consistent, and how people will wear and use the product before commissioning samples.
Design For Manufacturing
What Your Development Budget Needs to Cover
A development proposal is one part of the investment needed to bring a product to market. Learn how to identify included work, separate expenses, unresolved allowances, and the payments that come after a prototype.
How Long Does Soft Goods Product Development Take?
Soft goods development timelines depend on the starting point, technical uncertainty, sample rounds, and approvals. Explore a practical planning range, an illustrative schedule, and the distinction between a prototype and delivered inventory.
Magnetic Closures in Soft Goods: What to Resolve Before Prototyping
Magnetic closures depend on the surrounding construction as much as the hardware. Learn what to resolve about holding and release, material layers, reinforcement, care, sourcing, and safety before requesting a complete prototype.
What Should a Soft Goods Feasibility Phase Deliver?
A soft goods feasibility phase should leave you with evidence and a clear development decision. Learn what to expect from the brief, architecture comparisons, physical investigations, manufacturing review, and next-phase recommendation.
How to Plan a Small First Production Run for a Soft Goods Product
A small first production run starts with a product designed for that volume. Learn how to limit variations, check material minimums, approve production samples, and plan the costs and decisions between a working prototype and delivered inventory.