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Practical Product Development Practices

At our Seattle, WA. based design studio Pillar Product Design we use practical sensible product development practices when working with our clients. The rule of thumb has always been if your client does not need don’t do or offer it. Sometimes your client is not sure what they need, so it is very important to sit down with he, she or them and open up detailed dialog on how they plan to market and distribute their new idea. Based off of what they need will give you a perfect action plan on what they need. It is that simple. Of course if your client is

September 7, 2010

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3 key steps to product development with a licensed product

By zT12BqW8EK

I personally worked directly on developing new products with some of the toughest license’s in the business. I guess you could call it a sort of badge of courage. I have worked with Star Wars, Lucas Film and Licensing, Pixar, D&D, Magic, Cranium, Hasbro and Disney. These licensed properties tend to be very complex and rich with details. The world building involved in many of these brands have with stood the test of time. resistance to fads and fashion. In long running properties such as Star Wars you can see how society trends, technology and evolution has changed the look and the feel of the product. A licensed is an amazing person who has to have

August 24, 2010

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7 Steps to product development with lean design

By zT12BqW8EK

This chart is an excellent tool that defines the circularity of the six sigma process. This information can be applied to any phase of the product development process. Pillar Product Design often uses these sets of principles when developing new products for our clients. Following these steps up front will improve and optimize both time, product cost and resources allocation when developing complex multi-phase projects. Step 1: Define the product.Step 2: Establish product line optimization team.Step 3: Determine your target cost.Step 4: Translate requirements into specifications.Step 5: Design at a system level.Step 6: Design at a detailed Level.Step 7: (3) P Product preparation process.

August 17, 2010

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Product Development for the Chuggington toy train project

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Pillar Product Design is working with a local creative group to develop components for a new assets for the Chuggington train line. The Chuggington brand is owned by Disney and has really amazing success with the 4 to 8 year old age grades. The Disney portfolio for the Chuggington line is extensive: TV shows, Magazines, DVD sets, books, toys and iphone games. Pillar is very excited to team up with this creative group on such a popular and amazing brand of products. The Pillar team services for this project includes: 3D CAD design, world class product development, industrial design, prototyping and project management services. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rc2s-learning-curver-brands-launches-chuggingtontm-toy-line-in-international-markets-81469177.html

August 13, 2010