Bringing an Idea to life.

Neoni · 31 Jul 2009 at 21:53

Hi all,

bit of an odd one this i have an idea for a product but i have no idea how i would go about doing it, is there anyway or anyone i can go to who can get the ball rolling, and tell me if its a flawed design/product, and if i should just forget about it.

On the other hand if it is a decent idea, and it could take off id like to be able to have it designed.

-Neoni

unclebob123 · 31 Jul 2009 at 21:55

Dragons' Den.

Jono8 · 31 Jul 2009 at 21:56

tell us. we are experts

decmatt · 31 Jul 2009 at 21:56

Market Research?

Glaucus · 31 Jul 2009 at 21:59

I would have thought the easiest way would be to get it prototyped to see if it works.
If it works you could setup a website and sell it your self. Order from china. Making sure you have clauses in so they don't copy it and make sure you get an example to see quality.
I expect (but have no idea) that getting it copyrighted/patent is expensive if you even can.

J.B · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:02

Prototype is a good idea, then maybe find some distributors if its a physical product. What kind of product is it?

Neoni · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:04

J.B said:
Prototype is a good idea, then maybe find some distributors if its a physical product. What kind of product is it?

Training Product, thing is my idea is too technical for me to build myself.

JBuk · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:08

Check for patents then apply if none exist, start prototyping

D D Danneh · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:09

First thing is patent it. My Grandad had a crane design stolen, and lost out on potentially hundreds of thousands, if not millions, because he didn't patent it.

Glaucus · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:09

what are we talking about electronics. mechanical. or something fairly simple.

Neoni · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:10

JBuk said:
Check for patents then apply if none exist, start prototyping

Damn, thing is there is a Patent, which is similar but its a very broad patent on how the invention works, thing is i reckon mine would be aimed more at mainstream, professional work enviroments, the one ove found is aimed at children.

Neoni · 31 Jul 2009 at 22:11

AcidHell2 said:
what are we talking about electronics. mechanical. or something fairly simple.

Electronics, Mechanical, Sensors

Fairly Complicated Design!

Paramount · 9 Aug 2009 at 21:15

Just to bring this back up instead of making a new thread, I've got an idea for a product which I really think can work, its something I've found myself looking for which doesn't exist. It's a very simple electronical device.

I've done a little bit of searching and found http://www.innovate-design.co.uk/, who take you through the patenting of the idea to designing and getting a prototype going. Would a company like this be the best way to take this forward or would I be better doing it myself? It does sound like the whole process is a painful and consuming affair. I guess they'll obv be requiring huge cashola upfront. Also, I'm a uni student (although doing a totally unrelated and no way contributive course), would this mean they own my idea if I came forward with it?