Solving a Problem

Tim, the inventor of the golf club caddy is an avid golfer who literally lives on a golf course. Through his experience as a golfer, Tim found that one of his biggest frustrations was realizing much later that he had accidentally left a club on the ground somewhere on the course and would have no idea where he left it! Tim worked diligently on a solution to this problem and invented a golf club carrier for golfers to better organize, track and access their clubs while playing golf.

First Prototype Feedback & Improvements

Tim made his first prototype locally and then presented his new prototype to manufacturers, distributors, retailers and countless fellow golfers to determine if there was interest and also to get feedback. Tim found there was a lot of interest in his product and also a lot of areas where his product could be further improved!

Based on all of the product feedback Tim received, he created a new version his product with an improved appearance and functionality that he also wanted to be simpler, smaller, and less costly. Tim then hired DCP to execute the design for his envisioned 2nd prototype.

Industrial Design, CAD, Costing

The DCP design team created the CAD (Computer Aided Design) blueprint Tim's new prototype. The drawings detailed the precise dimensions, materials, part making processes and methods of attachment for every component. The approved design, though simpler was still comprised of over 50 components!

As part of this service we also performed sourcing and costing exercises for each component in order to calculate a cost estimate for the production of all of the prototype parts as well as the prototype assembly and testing.

Tim was very pleased with the quality of DCP's new prototype design and the prototype estimate and he hired Dirt Cheap Prototypes to build his 2nd prototype.

DCP Prototype Success

Tim is very pleased with the prototype DCP made for him and he is now working on attracting investors and partnerships to manufacture his new and improved version of his product!

Testimonial

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. - CA

First Prototype

Cheap - Prototype - CAD - Virtual - Rhode Island

2nd Prototype (DCP)

Dirt Cheap Prototypes - Golf - Patent - Video Production

Other Interesting Facts

Prototype Color Decisions

Tim was having a hard time deciding what color to choose for his first prototype. We rendered several different virtual prototypes in a variety of colors to help Tim decide. Virtual prototypes are a great way to vet different design variations and color options before investing in a physical prototype. These were done in Solidworks.

Consumer Survey

Using his new virtual prototypes Tim is surveying all of his friends and fellow golfers to get their opinion on colors.

We told Tim we liked red and stainless steel the most.

Cost Reduction

Through product design streamlining and performing competitive costing exercises Tim's product price has been reduced by over 75% from his first design.

Product Development

Engineering & Design
CAD
Physical Prototyping
Manufacturing Assistance
Focus Groups

Digital Media

Virtual Prototyping
Photography
Video Production
Website Design

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