Why Develop A Prototype?

A good prototype can sell an idea better than a written or oral description of the idea.  A prototype helps you demonstrate the functionality and utility of a product the way in which it will actually function.  It enables your audience to quickly understand the problem you’re trying to solve and the benefits your product will offer to the customer.  It also significantly helps you to explain to a manufacturer what you want them to develop. 

How Can You Develop a prototype?


When it comes to developing a prototype you have two choices.
  You can do it in-house or outsource it.  The choices you make will depend on what you’re trying to prototype, the complexity of the product, and the cost.

In-house:  You can develop your own prototype using the most inexpensive raw materials if you have the skills that are required.  Purchase the raw materials and develop the prototype yourself.  These are thee options for performing in-house prototyping.

1.  You can purchase a device that will let you create your prototype. See prototyping tech.

2. You can also utilize the services of incubators that are specifically geared to providing the tools and machinery for others to develop their own prototype.

 

Outsource:  You can find manufacturers that perform the service of developing prototypes.  Many manufacturers do provide this service at a cost.  Click here to find a list of manufacturers that provide prototyping services.  Before approaching read the section below on how to approach prototyping service providers.