We pride ourselves on delivering first-time-right bespoke product design input and services to our clients. This we do through an in-depth understanding of their requirements as well as the nature of the business environment in which they function.
Collaboration begins with a conversation. With a good understanding and respect towards confidentiality, we start off by discussing your product idea and dream. This helps us to formulate a design brief and project proposal that will fit in with the budget for the project and other resources available. With an emphasis on building Intellectual Property, we positively work to meet your requirements.
explores external influences that drive the product specifications. This includes market research, brand identity and manufacturing capabilities in order to explore, understand and even contribute to clients’ design requirements. A bigger picture allows us to think outside the box.
We start the conceptualizing stage by developing an assortment of design ideas using draft sketches, study models and computer modeling.
This process enables the team to choose the best possible design solution.
In many cases, during this stage, new intellectual property is developed.
This is the engineering phase of the design process, which involves aspects such as manufacturing processes, material options, customer resources and assembly solutions. Our ability to advise on engineering-based design modifications, modern moulding materials and the sourcing of high quality competitive tooling greatly reduces tooling and related costs for our clients and considerably improves the quality and manufacturing cost of the products that we design.
Smooth transition from creative concept to detailed documentation is facilitated by means of a comprehensive drawing number system. This system allows for easy version control throughout the various aspects of goods receiving, part ordering, production of parts and assemblies.
Prototyping is the process of creating a preliminary product model ( POC – Proof of concept) to test and refine its design, functionality, and usability before full-scale production. This step allows designers and stakeholders to experience how the product will look and perform.
At RKid we have comprehensive in-house prototyping facilities that include 3D printing, vacuum forming, low-pressure PU and rubber casting, and CNC machining. Here, ideas come to life, and with direct access to our own equipment, we eliminate delays to ensure a fast turnaround.
Our facilities, methodologies and techniques – refined over many years – allow us to provide both functional and fit tests, as well as visual and presentation models.
Low-volume injection moulding produces small batches of plastic parts, making it perfect for prototyping, pilot runs, or limited production without the expense and lead times of full-scale manufacturing.
RKID is fully equipped for in-house low-volume injection moulding, ideal for projects that require field trials or certification before committing to production tooling and its associated costs.
Our tooling is done in high grade aluminium, with parts moulded in our advanced inhouse vertical injection moulding machine. Moulding can run up to 2000 cycles.
Product and industrial design often involve the assembly and testing of newly developed products.
At RKID, we are equipped to do this assembly and testing in-house for several key reasons: To gain a thorough understanding of the product and its performance, to make real-time improvements during our hands-on processes, and to establish streamlined assembly practices for future manufacturing.
Our testing includes the following: Ingress Protection (IP) testing to assess the product’s resistance to dust and moisture; goods inspection to evaluate the quality, functionality, and compliance of the product against specified requirements before moving to full production; and assembly jig development to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability of product assembly.
We stay with the project throughout its complete cycle, managing/coordinating various disciplines and documenting schedules and outcomes.
If needed, we provide further engineering, prototypes and pre-production units, as well as liaison with the toolmaker and moulder.
Our network of suppliers and manufacturers ensures that clients experience a smooth, efficient and optimal product development process.
Providing a turnkey solution for your family of products.
Industrial design projects do not only play a role in creating new products, it also contributes to the intrinsic value of businesses with the new intellectual property that is being added. It is therefore important that the industrial design process also includes the protection of this added intellectual property as a part of the project plan and that it specifies well-timed and relevant action.
Having a thorough understanding and experience in this field, can assist with planning and filing of patents, design registration and trademarks.
A good design still needs an effective business model and a marketing strategy to be successful. The closer the designer is to the end-user, the easier it becomes to introduce a design that will offer the desired user experience.
To create a product for the end user, the designer needs to think like the consumer. This understanding adds value to the design process as it demonstrates the buying behaviour of the market and the value propositions it relates to.
Being close to the customer feedback enables us to adjust and improve while in progress.
Brand management. Online sales and social media marketing. Distribution to retail stores.
