Prototyping
Card, foam, prints, rigs and painted models, made in the workshop and priced per model.
Priced per model, by the kind of model. Each one is tagged with the question it answers, and you see it in the workshop or on a video call the week it is made.
Card mock-up
Half a day; size and proportion
$150
Foam model
1 to 3 days; shape and grip
From $400
3D printed model
2 to 5 days; lids, clips and joints
From $650
Works-like rig
1 to 3 weeks; heat, light, battery
From $1,800
Looks-like model
1 to 2 weeks; painted in the final colour
From $2,400
Example prices.
What each model answers
The fill in every line-up is the material. Each kind of model costs a different amount of time and answers a different question, so you only pay for the ones your product needs.
Card mock-up
Is it the right size? Card, tape and a printed label, made in an afternoon. Cheap enough to make five and throw four away.
Half a day
Foam model
How does it feel in the hand and look in the room? Blue foam is cut, sanded and held, and changed with a knife the same day.
1 to 3 days
3D printed model
Do the details work? Lids, clips, joints and buttons are printed to size and tried, part by part.
2 to 5 days
Works-like rig
Does it work? An ugly box with the real heater, LEDs or motor inside, tested for heat, battery life and safety.
1 to 3 weeks
Looks-like model
Is this the product? Printed, filled, sanded and painted in the chosen colour and finish, for photos and buyers.
1 to 2 weeks
Factory sample
Did the factory make what we drew? Parts from the production tools, measured against the drawings before sign-off.
From the factory
Need a model made?
Send the drawing, a sketch or a photo. Most foam and printed models are ready the same week (sample).