Prototyping and validation: Guaranteeing success in innovative products

Prototyping and validation: Guaranteeing success in innovative products

The development of an innovative product requires a methodology that guarantees not only its viability, but also its acceptance in the market. Therefore, prototyping and validation remain among those critical phases from which errors could be minimized with the assurance that the desired or set objectives are achieved, from conceptualization to technical development.

At Onceb, experts in industrial design and product development in Valencia, we understand the importance of each phase of the process. Our team works closely with you to ensure that your product is not only innovative, but also functional and competitive in the market.

What is prototyping and why is it essential?

Prototyping is the preparation of a preliminary version of a product to check its viability and functionality. This stage will help not only identify problems that could arise during serial production, but will also provide critical data for the validation of decisions made in the previous stages.

We could say that by complying with the cycle with these parameters, we are guaranteeing a successful product:

- Producible
- Regulations
- Human behavior
- Analysis
- Result

In 90% of cases, the prototyping process does not stop after one iteration. After building and testing the first prototype, there are often some adjustments that need to be made. These can be small changes in the design or decisions such as material selection. Furthermore, this leads to the creation of a second prototype, in which every small detail is optimized to get closer to the final product.

“You have to study the prototypes well, it is the guarantee of success.”

The prototype: A chain of interconnected factors

The validation of a prototype is not limited to the control of its functionalities. It requires an analysis of all the factors that may interfere with its operation:

- Materials: It is essential to understand the interactions of materials and how they can react to changes in temperature, humidity, friction, even contact with liquids.

- Resistance: The product must withstand the durability and safety requirements that may be established by regulations.

- Adaptation: Each product is designed to satisfy a specific need, which also means that it has to meet functional, aesthetic and regulatory requirements.

In this phase there is no room for surprises; everything has to fit perfectly with market expectations and requirements.

When is a project said to be validated?

It can be said that a project is validated when it successfully completes the cycle of five important parameters:

- Producible: The product can be manufactured efficiently and sustainably.
- Regulations: Complies with all regulations.
- Human behavior: Offers an optimal user experience.
- Analysis: Optimizations have been identified and implemented.
- Results: The product is meeting the objectives set during the phases.

That is, prototyping and validation are stages that guarantee that innovative products are successful in the market. In this sense, studying and perfecting prototypes is not only a practice, but a philosophy that drives excellence in design and innovation.

Have you been interested in this article about prototyping? If you want to continue delving deeper into the topic and learn more about how to achieve the best product design, we invite you to review other related articles on our blog.

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