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Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Helping innovators turn their life-changing ideas into remarkable prototypes

Ready to turn your concept into reality?

So, you’re ready to bring your mind-blowing ideas to life?

Well, you’ve landed in the right place!

At Product Design Lab, we’re not just your average product design studio - we’re the wizards behind turning dreams into tangible prototypes.

 

Picture this: you’ve got this game-changing idea, but you’re stuck on how to make it real. That’s where we come in. We’re here to bridge the gap between concept and reality, crafting prototypes that are functional, aesthetic, and ready to blow your investors’ socks off.

But hey, don’t just take our word for it. Dr Joseph Po, co-founder & COO of Spira Health, can vouch for us: 

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Product Design Lab was so good to work with… You want something fast, cost-effective, AND trustworthy? Go with these guys. It’s hard not to be optimistic when you find someone who can deliver on all of that and craft a sleek and fully-functional device.”

 

“We considered bringing a biomedical engineer in-house because we wanted to work with someone who really understood our vision and business. What we found was Product Design Lab ticked all those boxes.”

Don’t let the  tech  get in the way of your idea

We get it - navigating the technical side of things can be daunting. It’s no secret investors love technical co-founders. And it makes sense. If they’re backing up your vision with their money, they want to feel confident you can come through with the product.

 

But the tech people aren’t always the ideas people, and we know that. That’s where we come in. 

 

You don’t need a technical co-founder when you’ve got us in your corner.

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne
Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Anura

MedTech

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne
Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Misti

MedTech

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne
Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Spira Aeolus

HealthTech

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Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Vysum

MedTech

Recent Work

Have concept, need prototype

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Hover over the flowchart below to explore our process

Consult > Rapid Prototype > Repeat

Now the real fun begins! Embracing an agile approach, we'll sprint through two-week cycles, rapidly prototyping and iterating on core features. Starting with Minimum Testable Units (MTUs) for each feature, we’ll dance through iterations refining and combining these until we have a pre-final prototype that sings.

Imagine

Consult

Listen

Let’s dive deep into understanding your problem, your customers, your tech, and, of course, you! Together, we’ll craft a development hypothesis that captures the essence of what needs to be built.

Build

Rapid Prototype

Listen

Deliver

Imagine

Time to let our imaginations run wild! We'll brainstorm, sketch, and conceptualise your product's form and function, painting a vivid picture of its potential.

Deliver

And voilà! The moment we've all been waiting for - handing over your fully realised prototype. It's time to celebrate your vision turned reality!

Build

With our pre-final prototype in hand, it's time to bring it to life! We'll fine-tune every detail, ensuring it's primed for manufacture. From tweaking designs to selecting the perfect materials, we'll embark on the journey of crafting your final prototypes.

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne
Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne
Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Other cool things you get to keep

for good!

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Estimated Cost of Goods

Walk away with an understanding of the anticipated manufacturing costs.

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Renders

Showcase your new product with stunning renders that captivate customers, investors, and stakeholders across slide decks, marketing materials, and your website!

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Drawings for Patents

Use them to protect your IP and communicate it to investors. Investors love protectable IP.

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Design Files and Wireframes

Present them to investors, pass them on to a manufacturer, or even collaborate with another design firm. We’ll provide all the final design files, code, and app wireframes you need.

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

Better Sleep at Night

Because your vision is clear, your idea is feasible, and your prototype is on its way to you.

Need more convincing? Just ask Lorace Zhang, founder of Vysum:

Frequently
asked questions

Product Design Lab | Product Prototyping and Manufacturing Melbourne

They helped me to bring my product from a concept to something physical, functional, and beautiful which ‘wowed’ my users, partners, and investors. Being handed my proof-of-concept device was huge. The thing I’d dreamed of was suddenly a reality.

  • How long do you take?
    Most projects take between 9 - 16 weeks to go from concept right the way through to investor-ready prototype. Depending on the scope of work, some projects may take longer or shorter, but we'll give you a clear timeline estimate upfront.
  • How much does it cost?
    Depending on the scope of the project, to take an idea from Concept through to Investor Ready Prototype typically costs between $30k-$60k. Startups may be able to claim up to 43.5% of our fee back though, through the government’s R&D tax incentive, which is nice! (https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/research-and-development-tax-incentive)
  • Who owns the IP?
    You! Once the project is paid for, all project IP is transferred directly to you.
  • Can you really build my prototype?
    If we don’t 100% believe we can, we’ll be upfront. We like seeing our clients succeed and we don’t believe in making promises we can’t keep.
  • Why are you guys better than the big firms for prototyping?
    We’re a smaller studio with a tight-knit team dedicated to making your dreams a reality. This means we can be more collaborative, and nimble, all while making your development dollar go a lot further. And hey, our clients seem to think we're pretty nice to work with too.

Ready to take the plunge and
work with us?

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