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Straightforward guides and honest opinions on some commonly asked questions and hot topics in the design industry

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What is Digital Signage? Types, Hardware and Costs Explained

The six main types, what the hardware has to handle, what each costs in Australia, and what can blow the budget

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Overhead view of an engineering workspace at Concept Evolution featuring technical blueprints, a tablet with a 3D CAD model, calipers, and various machined components.

What is Design for Manufacture (DFM) and When Should It Happen?

Rules and Costs

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Product development prototypes on a desk at Concept Evolution office in Taren Point, Sydney

How Long Does Product Development Take in Australia?

Realistic timelines by product type, how long each stage takes, and the five things that actually control the schedule.

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3D Print clean up at Concept Evolution Office

3D Printing vs Traditional Prototyping

Compare 3D printing against CNC machining, sheet metal, vacuum forming and soft tooling. Costs, lead times and which method suits your prototype.

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Different types of product prototypes on a workbench, guide by Concept Evolution

What is a Prototype?

Learn what a prototype is, the five main types, what each costs in Australia, and when to use them. A practical guide from a Sydney design company.

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Patent and NDA documents for protecting a new product idea in Australia

Do I need a patent before talking to an industrial designer?

A plain-English guide to patents, NDAs, and protecting your product idea before you start working with a designer in Australia."

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Industrial design and prototyping studio in Australia, Concept Evolution

How much does industrial design cost in Australia

An honest breakdown

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3D printing a product prototype during development at Concept Evolution

How to turn a product idea into a real product?

A step-by-step guide to taking a product idea from concept to manufacture in Australia. Covers design, prototyping, costs, timelines, and how to protect your IP

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Industrial designer working on a product design at Concept Evolution, Sydney

What is industrial design?

A plain-English guide

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FROM FIRST SKETCH TO FINISHED PRODUCT

Industrial Design insights and guides 

We explore various aspects of Industrial Design and Product Development to answer some of the most commonly asked questions.

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