Brand and Graphics

A product is often the most visible representation of a companies image. The shape of a product, the color and finish, the way it feels in the hand, the way it operates all influence a buyers and users experience, attitude and perception. Careful consideration for all of these elements must be thought through during a product development project as product life decisions will be made.

Product Packaging

At the point of purchase a buyer makes many interpretations of a product based on its packaging. The choice to purchase is often through comparison of alternatives around the product during the buying decision. Careful attention to the presentation of the product, related information on the package should be considered during packaging design and development. In many markets, as much time goes into the design of the packaging as the design of the product. Hygene requirements, opening requirements, material selection, regulatory requirements need to be considered by the packaging design team.

Markets Served

• Medical > Oximeter, Telehealth, Dental Drill, Pediatric Patient RFID band, Money Reader
• Telecom > Optical Switch-6U, PBX Key System, WiFi Radios, Antennas, VOIP phone, Teleconference Unit
• Commercial > Ipad for Kids, Enterprise Flash Drive, Cinema Projectors, Satelite Dish, HD Camera
• Consumer > WeVibe Couples Toy, Vacuum, Harley Gear, Massagers, Nature Sound Stereo
• Outdoor > Outdoor Plant Cabinet, Aircraft Satelite Monitor, Temperature Monitor, Vibration Monitor, Sewer Gas Collector
• Body Worn > Vital Signs Health monitor, Watch, Pedometer, Patient Tracker, Couples Toys, Color Reader
• NanoTech > Precision Dental Drill Rotation Assembly, Optical Print Head, Test Operation Jigs
• Optical > HD Camera, Optical Mail Reader, Money Reader

Design 1st develops robust and reliable products that are simple-to-use and provide a positive product experience. Many of our designs require detailed engineering analysis during the product development process.

Our design portfolio demonstrates a wide spectrum of innovative solutions in a variety of markets. The team enjoys technically challenging projects that may have equally challenging user requirements.

We build off the knowledge and experience you have in your specific market segment and can focus the solution towards suppliers you work with already or introduce you to other alternatives.

In any environment that a product is installed, used and maintained, it is important that we design for regulatory and safety requirements. Our team has developed specialized knowledge in outdoor and mobile products. These products require protection against all that Mother Nature can deliver.

The design process starts with exploring the end user behaviour for opportunities. We balance new design features with the overall product costplan and business objectives.

Call Us toll free at 1.877.235.1004 and let's discuss how we can help you realize your product design objectives.