IDW Innovation Studio

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I own DEACCS LLC which is a place holder for my patents and soon another that will operate the business of selling the products that IDW has helped engineer

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire IDW Innovation Studio?

I hired IDW for solidworks engineering, graphic design, Industrial design and web site development

What were your goals for this project?

My goal was to validate my invention ideas through industrial engineering

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

IDW had a number of referrals through different sources including upwork, and Linkedin that were useful so after researching as many as 10 different companies I settled on IDW

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

My project was a never before seen two handed multi power tool that uses an opposing damping handle on the distal end of any accessory, it needed to have a wheel base and other features in it as well as meet other strict criteria in quick release adapters and accessories. IDW was responsible for a lot of listening and note taking because of all these technical requirements

What was the team composition?

In the beginning It was just me and Mauricio but within 1 year it grew into a full team of various technical engineers. 3 solidworks engineers, 2 industrial designers, 1 materials scientist, 2 mechanical engineers, 1 web site designer, and the support staff to make it happen.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

I took the 3rd prototype and went to the international invention show Concours Lepine in Paris France in May 2019 and won the Bronze medal with a prototype! I have been featured on TV in both France and America for this Prototype too. In 2017 only months after meeting him we had digital renders that I showed at the inventors spotlight at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas that gave me the ability to pitch the experts and the Home Shopping Network.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

AS we gained more traction at each hurdle IDW would pivot to ensure we had enough resources to validate the next steps. This project is ongoing but is close to it's logical end. Given its complexities and the validating responses I have only to thank them for their excellent services.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I have a busy life and they were well accommodating to ensure that my time and schedule were always adhered to for our weekly meetings as they could and did change regularly. Once our scrum meetings were in place we were efficient and operational at all times.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Often time they would send me emails asking what they should improve and things they were planning to improve as well as changes that were going to be effective in the following weeks. At no time was I left in doubt about their direction. Because improvement is a part of their corporate culture I can not say with certainty that I know of any to be had.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We aim to provide sustainable solutions that are durable, high-quality and complement the current water bottle you use. We were founded in 2018. I am the CEO of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire IDW Innovation Studio?

IDW was hired for designing the complete inner workings and the outer shell of our flagship product, the Hydra Pulse. They were tasked with designing two unique models - the Hydra Pulse Lite and the Hydra Pulse PRO. The PRO version also comes with an app that is also being delivered by IDW.

What were your goals for this project?

The outer body was supposed to not only be functional but also appealing to the new age Gen X population. The internal electronics needed to be compact so as to allow for a slim and attractive overall shape.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We interviewed a number of candidates for this job. 

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Concept design, mechanical, electronics, mobile app, and manufacture sourcing connections aswell in both China and Mexico.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We have not yet launched the product, but the feedback from the focus group has been great!!

What did you find most impressive about this company?

IDW clearly stood out as having a lean but talented team of all the needed components under one roof.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No