ID SERVICES   ID Introduction Page 1   Page 2, Page 3,  ID Fundamentals  ID Capabilities  ID Assess    Pat Evaluation    Feasibility    Brainstorming   Drawings-Renderings   Styling   Color Studies    Mock-Ups   ID Human Factors   Product Engineering   CAD   Materials    Models-Prototypes   Design Control
 

http://www.whitelightdesign.com/ServsID2
ID
Fundamentals
Key Vocabulary 
Intellectual Property
Compliance
Strategic Development
Process
ID SERVICES
ID Assessment
Brainstorming

Conceptual Design
Drawings - Renderings
Styling
Color
3D Development
 Mock-Ups
Human Factors
 User Interface
Product
Engineering
CAD Development
Materials & Processes
Modelmaking & Rapid Prototyping
Design Control
ID
CAPABILITIES

OTHER
SERVICES























 

 

Modelmaking - Prototyping

     Our modelmaking and prototyping services range from generating quick solid form/ or scale  models to complete working prototypes.  Our philosophy is to go3D as much as possible and as soon as possible.   During the product development process, models can be valuable tools for evoking and evaluating customer response to a particular design concept, functional layout or complete user interface design reviews.

   
  Marketing - Appearance Model
 Q103 Personal Diabetic Needle Elimination Device
 SILVER: Industrial Design Excellence Award
 QCare International, L.L.C. GA
   

     WD offers complete high quality appearance and marketing models.  These models are often used in promotional photography prior to the product being manufactured.  The marketing or appearance model is typically a non functioning color mock-up of the proposed design.  Although it may look real, it is typically made of solid forms and rapid prototyping techniques.  Due to costs of tooling, manufacturing prototyping, a Client may request an appearance model to get final approvals from the management team prior to proceeding to tooling.  

   
  Functional / Appearance Model
Proprietary Multi-valve Dispenser
6 Weeks - Concept sketch to 2 different working prototype models
 The Coca-Cola Company, GA
     

     Functional and working models are often recommended at the beginning of a project to prove the feasibility of a design.  Functional or working models although they may not look like the final intended design, operate consistent to the base function of the design.   Form models are often used to evaluate form and appearance in relation to the users.  They are typically full or scale models, which are sculpted or machined from solid urethane foams and painted a mono-color.  Mock-up  models are always full scale.  They can be made from a variety of mediums, including cardboard, foam board, wood and sheet metal.  The purpose of a mock-up is to assist in a full scale evaluation of the intended design.  

     
  Rapid Prototype - SLA - SLS
 AcCueShot™
 Chadam Innovations, LLC   
     

     Rapid Prototyping and Stereolithography (SLA) Models are our latest development weapon when speed to market is critical.  Modeling a design in ProEngineer® and generating an SLA model can be a fast, effective way to evaluate real world design.  Often a product can be developed and modeled in a matter of days.  Cast urethane models are the recommended direction when a Client needs more than five or ten units.  This process consists of creating a master model from which rubber urethane molds are cast.  The molds are then used to generate multiple parts of a desired product component.  Urethane models may consist of two to ten different part molds to build a product design. 

     
  Mock-Up Model (Foam-core)
 CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
Sleep Respirator Device/Tranquility® Quest
Respironics Corporation, GA
formally Healthdyne Technologies, Inc.   
     

     A mock-up is a full scale model of a structure or device, usually used for teaching, demonstration, testing a design, etc. Mock-up models are always full scale.  They can be made from a variety of mediums, including cardboard, foam board, wood and sheet metal.  The purpose of a mock-up is to assist in a full scale evaluation of the intended design.   A mock-up should not be confused with a prototype. Prototypes are always meant to function, even if not fully so, whereas mock-ups are only meant to look like the real system, and do not function.  In many cases it is best to mock-up a design or the user interface before hardware is built, to avoid having to go back and make expensive changes.  Mock-ups are used when the size, impression and/or artworks have to be tested and approved.  Mock-up is also a frequently used term when talking about an early 3D layout or full size sketch of a product. 

Rapid Mold - RTV Urethane Cast Models
 Pre-production: Injection mold, thermoforming, twin sheet, extrusion

These are just some of the modelmaking and prototyping techniques we use, and we will be happy to quote any type of modeling you may desire.

See Prototyping

ID Fundamentals

  • ID Introduction

  • Key Vocabulary 

  • Intellectual Property

  • Compliance & Standards

    • ID Strategic Development Services

  • Design Assessment (Window of Opportunity) 

  • Patent Evaluation

  • Feasibility Study (See ME Proof of Concept)

  • Brainstorming

  • Conceptual Design

  • Styling

  • Color Studies

  • 3D Design Development (Layouts & Mock-Ups)

  • Human Factors & User Interface (See also HF section)

  • Product Engineering (See also Engineering sections)
              ME           Mechanical Engineering
                  EE           Electrical Engineering
                  MatE        Materials Engineering
                      ManufE     Manufacturing Engineering

  • Materials & Manufacturing Process Selection

  • Modelmaking & Rapid Prototyping  (See also Prototype)

  • Design Control / CAD Drawing Packages (2D/3D)

    • Start  (Getting Started)

  • Preliminary Assessment (Window of Opportunity) 

  • Building Trust & Partnership

  • Fundamentals

  • Strategic Development Process (SDP)

  • The Design Brief

  • Coaching (Personal & Business)

  • Consultations

  • Quotation for Services

    •  

    ID SERVICES   ID Introduction Page 1,   Page 2, Page 3,  ID Fundamentals  ID Capabilities  ID Assess    Pat Evaluation    Feasibility    Brainstorming   Drawings-Renderings   Styling   Color Studies    Mock-Ups   ID Human Factors   Product Engineering   CAD   Materials    Models-Prototypes   Design Control
          Design Fundamentals     Industrial Design      HF Human Factors      CAD/CAE/CAM      Prototype      Branding
    ALL ENGINEERING:   ME Mechanical   EE Electrical   MatE  Materials   ManufE  Manufacturing         
    SERVICES NAVIGATOR   EXPEDITE   QUOTATION   NDA   Design Brief    Patent Evaluation   Coaching    Consultation  Start   Top of Page