Design service
Functional and presentation prototypes
We make prototypes to check fit and use or present your product’s appearance before moving towards production.
Test a function or show the idea
A fit prototype helps check how parts relate to each other; a visual prototype prioritises presentation. We can also prepare test parts. Defining what you want to assess avoids expecting a function the model has not been developed to perform.
How we work with you
We review the model and test objective to define material, process and finish. Changes focus on what you need to validate rather than treating every prototype as a finished product.
What we can do
- · Fit prototype
- · Visual prototype
- · Test parts
Who it's for
- · Validating before investing in tooling
- · Investor presentations
What we need to quote
Send files or sketches, dimensions and the function or appearance to assess. Tell us who will see it, how many samples you need and which fits it should help check.
Questions about your project
Is a presentation prototype also functional?
Not necessarily. The service distinguishes fit prototypes, visual prototypes and test parts. State the functions or visual aspects to validate so the appropriate prototype can be agreed.
Which prototype should I choose to check a fit?
A fit prototype focuses on how parts relate to one another. If you also need to present the final appearance, we can assess a visual finish as part of the commission.
What should I send for a quote?
Send files or sketches, dimensions and the function or appearance to assess. Tell us who will see it, how many samples you need and which fits it should help check.