We are often contacted by private inventors. Our last post on this topic received a great amount of interest, which inspired me to add the following check-list for people to think about if they want to realise one of their own inventions. If you haven’t given serious thought to the the whole process, then we would recommend you do so before spending your hard earned money…See you on Dragons Den! Read the rest of this entry »
3Aug
Attention all brand owners!
You have worked hard to create a unique product or service.
We work with brand owners to create new business opportunities through the development of innovative new products that people want to buy.
If you have an idea for a new product or want us to work with you to explore where your next opportunity lies, then get in touch for a no obligation, confidential discussion with experienced designers.
Call us today on 0151 3240038
14Jul
This Is Manufacturing
Useful link to manufacturing and support agencies for those involved in product development in the North West and beyond.
15Jun
Help for inventors
The UK is full of garden shed inventors and innovators. It is no surprise that the industrial revolution started here!
The biggest barrier for the private inventor is usually the financial investment required to get a product to market. ‘No one else is making it’ is not always a good argument as to why you should make it. Read the rest of this entry »
3Jun
Re:Think Product Design
4D Products was represented at the Re:Think Product Design lectures recently organised by Liverpool John Moores University.
Experienced designers from the likes of Seymour Powell, Black + Blum, and Berg gave an insight into how they communicate through product design in todays multi media connected society. Read the rest of this entry »
5May
Funded Product Design
We meet many people involved in the whole spectrum of product development. Whether that is a business owner wanting to develop a new product, or fellow designers trying to earn an honest living from their creative skills. Read the rest of this entry »
29Apr
Revolutionary Device…
22Apr
The worlds most beautiful car?….
Is this the best looking car ever? It’s got to be up there. It’s Pininfarina & Alfa’s new 2uettottanta pronounced ‘duet-o-tanta’. What a beautiful looking machine, a great example of how Industrial Design can effect your emotional response to a product. Alfa’s have been plagued with reliability issues but here in the UK the brand is very popular as are convertibles. An estimated price tag in under £30,000 should make this a very popular vehicle with Brits.
21Apr
Design Lead Company flourishes in recession
Like them or not Apple certainly knows how to produce desirable products, they also know how to make money from their products. All their products are heavily focussed on the best product design and user experience. If you have ever bought an Apple product you’ll be amazed at how even the most basic of product has real attention to detail. Read the rest of this entry »
