03. From Idea to First Bulk Production / Your Product Development Checklist

In this episode we’re going through your product development checklist! All the things that you need to have in place to start developing your dream idea into a real product and ordering your first bulk production.

This episode is a great one for those who are just starting to think about taking the leap and creating a prototype for their product idea and developing out an initial range.

We’ll go through a few designer tips and manufacturing tricks on what you need to get the ball rolling!

Save this episode as it will definitely be one to refer to again later.

The 15 key checklist points you need to go through:

1. Do your Market Research
2. Trademark your brand
3. Be clear on your Product’s Purpose
4. Lay out the Development Budget
5. Spend time on Range Development
6. Have Material Samples and References
7. Create a Design Pack and Specifications Sheet
8. Create the packaging design
9. Find a minimum of 2 suitable Manufacturers
10. Ask for Product Samples
11. Access the quality of the samples in depth
12. Make comments to the manufacturer
13. Forecast your sales units
14. Complete your product costings
15. Order your first bulk

Where to find product and graphic designers?
1. Air Tasker
2. Freelancer
3. Fiverr
4. Linked In
5. Instagram
6. Design Agencies

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