The Challenge

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Avid golfer Tim frequently experienced the frustration of accidentally leaving a golf club on the course and having no idea where he dropped it. To solve this, he invented the Golf Club Caddy—a carrier system designed to help golfers organize, track, and access their clubs. Tim built his first prototype locally, but feedback from manufacturers and fellow golfers indicated it was too large, overly complex, and too expensive. He needed a complete design overhaul to make the product smaller, simpler, and financially viable.

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The Solution

 

Dirt Cheap Prototypes (DCP) took on the challenge of value engineering Tim’s invention. The design team created comprehensive new CAD blueprints detailing precise dimensions, materials, and attachment methods. While the new design still comprised over 50 components, it was vastly more efficient.

DCP also conducted extensive competitive sourcing exercises for every single component. Before building the physical unit, DCP rendered multiple virtual prototypes in various colors so Tim could survey his golf friends and confidently finalize the aesthetics without wasting money on physical reprints.

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The Result

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Through streamlined design and strategic component sourcing, DCP successfully reduced Tim’s estimated manufacturing product price by over 75% compared to his original model! Tim is thrilled with his new, highly polished physical prototype and is currently attracting investors to manufacture the improved version.

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Client Testimonial

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“Having worked with Dirt Cheap Prototypes for years I can say without hesitation that I trust them implicitly. Whether I have needed assistance with protection, product development or simply to have a conversation about my marketing strategies they have always been available, given sound advice and have always had my best interest and the interest of my product at heart.”

- Tim B. (California)