At DesignBranch, we design consumer products that work in the real world – not just on paper. Our industrial design services help entrepreneurs and manufacturers create kitchen, bath, and home products that look good, work right, and actually make it to store shelves.
You have a product idea but don’t know if it will sell. Or you’re competing in crowded markets where everything looks the same. Either way, you need designs that work in the real world – not just pretty pictures.
We design with production in mind. No surprises when you get factory quotes. No expensive redesigns because something can’t be made.
Will your product stand out on shelves? We study your competition and understand what catches buyers’ attention. Your product needs to look different enough to get noticed but familiar enough that people understand what it does.
Plenty of designers create beautiful renderings that factories can’t make. We speak both languages. We know what factories can do and what makes products actually sell.
Most of our clients have either tried designing products themselves and hit a wall or they’ve worked with designers who didn’t understand manufacturing realities.
Most product development projects follow four core phases. Here’s what happens in each phase and typical investment ranges based on project complexity.
Not sure where to start? We’ll walk you through the entire process from idea to finished product.
Most projects begin here – a discovery call where we figure out exactly what you need.
Before you invest in design, find out if your product has a shot in the market.
For manufacturers, we act as your outside eyes spotting what you’re too close to see.
The creative part. We give you three different design directions to choose from.
For entrepreneurs, this leads to detailed product design. For manufacturers, we create renderings your team can take to production.
Show your product at trade shows before it’s manufactured.
We don’t just hand you a design and walk away.
We’ve worked with factories around the world and know what to look for.
It depends on the project. Most small projects start around $2,000-$5,000 for initial concepts. Medium projects with full design refinement run $8,000-$15,000. Large projects with manufacturing support can be $20,000+.
We break projects into phases so you’re not committing to everything upfront. Discovery and concept development usually come first. From there, you decide what makes sense.
Concept development takes 2-4 weeks once we start. Full design refinement takes another 4-6 weeks. Manufacturing coordination depends on the factory and can take months.
If you’re preparing for a trade show, we can move faster. Just know that rushing usually costs more.
Yes. We understand product ideas are confidential. We’ll sign your NDA before we discuss details.
No, we’re designers, not patent attorneys. We can recommend patent lawyers if you need one. We’ll also help document your design in ways that support patent applications.
Yes. We have relationships with factories in the US and overseas. We’ll help coordinate prototyping and production. We don’t take commissions from factories – our loyalty is to you.
Yes. Many of our clients are entrepreneurs with their first product idea. We’ll be honest about whether your idea is realistic and what it will take to bring it to market.
That’s fine. Some clients hire us only for competitive analysis and market research. We’re happy to scope individual services based on what you need.