HatchOne often gets asked to recommend products based on unique design elements. We also stay aware of clever innovations that can be used cross-functionally in different products. We climbed a mountain pass recently on bike and while riding behind a clearly outfitted road rider, noticed a heat sink on the rear disc brake. Brilliant, I [...]
Creating products and being an entrepreneur. What does it take to get a product to market? Getting a product to market takes more than a good idea. Good and great ideas can be the catalysts for product launches and certainly can fulfill dreams. But keen awareness is needed that getting an idea to market likely [...]
The Brain This blog was originally going to talk about the importance of utilizing the analytical and process side of our brains along with the artistic and creative side in product development. It didn’t take me long to learn that there really isn’t a ‘side’ of the brain one uses versus another, but that all [...]
The importance of design processes in product development. Product Development Process Processes are critical for efficient and innovative product development that drive margins for revenue. HatchOne uses a five phase approach for full product development projects. Each phase can be gated with go/no-go decisions and allows for important revision cycles for proof-of-concept, specifications and prototype [...]
Thermal Conductive Polymer Tech Understanding thermal heat transfer in products is key for innovative engineering solutions in product design and development. What is a thermally conductive polymer? Thermally conductive polymer materials come from high-tech and were developed in part, to provide conductive cooling in products that produce a lot of heat. The ability to injection [...]
Lora DiCarlo is a startup designing micro-robots for the health and wellness industry. Success during a pandemic is getting innovative products to market as quickly as possible to generate sustaining revenue and company growth. What does it take to get 10 products to market in 12 months? Process Partnership Empowered Team These three are key [...]
Business plans are documents that outline the details of a business - usually a startup - and define its objectives and how to achieve specific goals. It’s a written roadmap from marketing, financial and operational perspectives. What’s missing in most business plans is any specifics about the business brand. Most often a ‘brand’ is associated [...]
If mechanical designers ruled the world, all electro-mechanical products would be passively cooled. Why? There are five primary reasons: Eliminate moving parts that fail Decrease the cost of the equipment Eliminate noise Decrease repairs and maintenance Ensure warranty These are the promises of passive cooling systems in products, and really, they lead to a win-win-win [...]
Don’t discount material choice in product development. Brand Oxo products are a great example of material choice building brand equity. Oxo came out with a line of kitchen utensils using TPR overmold as a design element. Oxo became known for ‘black handles’ along with clear, user-based forms. Product Choosing the right material can make or [...]
Two designs decades apart. Getting products into MOMA involves three key areas for success. Blog Post by Kim Porter Brand Equity Brand equity is the first key area for MOMA consideration. This means a clear, concise vision of what your product is about, a signature look and form driving product function. Kipiis was not [...]
3 Ways Whiteboards Contribute to the Product Development Process Blog Post By Kim Porter A lot of people think there is a clear delineation between right- and left-brain thinking; and that you’re either right or left. Left-brain dominant thinkers have an aptitude for logic, reasoning, language, and numbers. That’s why most engineers are very [...]
Kipiis Bib Clips, “Make Anything a Bib” We all have great ideas that make great products; we are all designers. The difference is whether we take action to create the products we imagine. HatchOne’s clients have great ideas and a lot of passion. The initial meet-and-greet involves sharing three basic needs for successful product [...]
