A prototype can help you identify any design flaws in your custom case or add special features to the finished product.
A key milestone in the development of any product, from iPhones to clothing, is the manufacture of a prototype. Prototypes are also useful in the development of custom cases. A prototype is a precursor to the making of a final product. They are often used for photo shoots, trade shows, customer feedback, and design verification and they allow manufacturers and customers to understand the product. What are the benefits of a prototype custom case? Let’s dig in.
Benefits for Customers
When customers place an order for a custom case, one of the initial stages is the manufacture of a prototype model for review by the customer. This allows the customer to see and interact with a working model before the order is filled. What are some of the things a prototype case allows a customer to do?
- The testing of various design features such as water/dust resistance or pressure regulators
- Verification of the functionality of the design
- Reviewing branding images and initial product shapes
- Eliciting feedback from end users of the case
- Developing additional features to be added into the final product
- The identification of any design flaws or issues before heading to final production
- Ensuring that communication with the manufacturer was clear on the design and features added into the custom case. Ensuring you got what you paid for.
Benefits for Engineering and Design Teams
The manufacturer also benefits from making a prototype before final production is commenced. The goal of any product maker is to design a product such that it can be made as easily and cost effectively as is possible while still making it fit for its purpose. Prototyping allows the engineering and design teams to review techniques used in its manufacture, identify any weak points in the process, and make changes as needed. Drop testing and water testing of custom cases can also be done to ensure that customers’ standards are met.
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