01
Clarify
Define what the product needs to do, what can wait, and what could make the next build expensive.
Process
Clear steps beat costly guessing.
The process is designed to answer the next expensive question first: what to build, what to test, what to fix, and what vendors need before they quote or build it.
02
Design
Turn the product direction into parts, enclosures, assemblies, and choices that can survive real testing and vendor feedback.
03
Prototype
Build what matters, learn from it, and improve the product around real performance, assembly, and cost.
04
Prepare
Prepare the design, notes, and build plan for vendor quotes, small-batch builds, and the next major decision.
Every phase should make the next one clearer.
That means less guesswork, fewer expensive detours, and a product that gets sharper as the build gets more real.