# Duku

## About

Award-winning product design consultancy in Gloucestershire. Experts in new product development. Learn how to design your product with Duku today.

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## Services

### Digital Product Design Agencies
- [Product Design Services](https://bilarna.com/services/digital-product-design-agencies/product-design-services)

## Pricing

- Model: custom

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: How does the product design process work from idea to manufacture?**
A: The product design process from idea to manufacture typically follows a structured series of stages designed to turn a concept into a sellable product. It begins with ideation, where initial concepts are brainstormed and the project scope is defined. Next comes product specification and research, where feasibility is assessed and a detailed design brief is created. Concept development then produces visual and functional ideas, which are refined through initial design development and 3D CAD engineering. Prototyping follows, starting with proof-of-concept models to test basic form, fit and function, then advancing to presentation prototypes that simulate the final product. After validation, the process moves to design for manufacture, where details are optimized for injection molding, tooling and cost-efficiency. Finally, production tooling is created, technical files are prepared for compliance, and manufacturing begins with sampling and ongoing production management. This end-to-end approach reduces risk and ensures a smooth transition from design to mass production.

**Q: Why should you hire a product design consultancy instead of developing a product in-house?**
A: Hiring a product design consultancy offers several advantages over developing a product solely with in-house resources. Consultancies bring specialized cross-disciplinary expertise that many internal teams lack, including industrial design, CAD engineering, electronic development, and prototyping. They have established processes and facilities that reduce development time and cost, such as in-house prototype shops and supplier networks for tooling and manufacturing. Consultancies also provide an objective external perspective that often leads to more innovative solutions and avoids internal biases. They manage risk by testing and validating ideas early through structured stages like feasibility studies, proof-of-concept prototypes, and user testing. For startups and small businesses, hiring a consultancy eliminates the need to invest in expensive equipment and hire permanent specialists. Even larger companies benefit from the accelerated timelines and access to a proven track record of delivering hundreds of successful products across different industries.

## Links

- Profile: https://bilarna.com/provider/duku
- Structured data: https://bilarna.com/provider/duku/agent.json
- API schema: https://bilarna.com/provider/duku/openapi.yaml