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Consumer Product Design

Acorn has been at the forefront of consumer product design and development for over 30 years. Our multidisciplinary team focuses on delivering breakthrough product development solutions that create satisfying user experiences. Combining design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise, we bring your product to the market before your competitors do. Let us help you discover user insights, navigate through development complexity, and design outstanding consumer products.

  • Wireless products

  • High-tech peripherals

  • IoTs and wearables

  • Gaming devices

  • Housewares

  • Consumables

  • Apps and UI

  • Prototyping and manufacturing support

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Let us help you discover user insights, navigate through development complexity, and design outstanding consumer products.

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Consumer Product Design Capabilities

We are committed to empowering our clients as we work together to define their consumer products and brands. The following is a list of essential qualities for eacIn today's dynamic and competitive consumer market, the ability to create innovative, user-centered products that seamlessly integrate into people's lives is paramount. Consumer product design stands as the cornerstone of this process, transforming ideas into tangible products that resonate with consumers. It encompasses a comprehensive approach, encompassing user research, concept development, prototyping, and testing, ensuring that products align with user needs, preferences, and expectations.

Being quick in launching products helps companies benefit from trends and stay ahead of competitors. Skilled design and development ensure that products meet user expectations and provide a smooth user experience. Companies can handle the challenges of product development and create new products by using both elements. These new products will grab attention and have long-term value.

We are empathic, analytical, and committed to empowering consumer products and brands. We integrate design thinking with engineering to produce satisfy and reliable consumer solutions for our clients' customers. The following is a list of essential product development services we utilize to bring success to your products:

 
 

Hardware

Hardware is the physical embodiment of a consumer product. when done right, it can capture the attention of the audience without moving and communicate how to operate it without making a sound. These achievements are possible by identifying specific functions and features and implementing them in intuitive ways.

  • Usability must be intuitive and satisfactory for the end users.

  • Create a visually attractive form that triggers emotional appeal and represents the brand identity.

  • Select material and manufacturing processes that best fit the product’s purpose, engineering requirements, schedule, and cost targets.

  • Comply with safety regulations and industry standards to minimize risks.

  • Reliability tests ensure the product can withstand wear and tear during normal use.

  • Consider the environment and use eco-friendly materials to reduce waste.

Apps & Screens

Screens have become an unavoidable touchpoint for consumers. They help you complete tasks, stay entertained, and occasionally frustrate you if designed poorly. At Acorn we can avoid frustration by creating deceptively simple solutions to complex problems with our user interface (UI) design techniques.

  • Design a clean and easy interface that leads to easy comprehension and smooth operation.

  • Consider the user’s workflow and organize Intuitive menu systems that help them navigate through operational complexity.

  • The interface should provide feedback to confirm the success of a user's actions or decisions.

  • Prototype, test, and verify feedback with users to correct issues during the development process.

  • Use graphic design practices such as alignment, balance, and contrast to present an original and appealing interface layout design.

  • Pay attention to readability, consistency, and information hierarchy so the interface is clear and understandable.

Brand Identity

The brand identity is often the first impression a company makes, serving as their face and personality. So in today's highly competitive market, creating a well-defined brand guidline is not just a marketing tool; it's a strategic asset that helps businesses establish a strong market presence, attract the right audience, and create lasting relationships with customers.

  • Be original and iconic while representing your brand with a simple and memorable logo. Design with relevance to users and the market, but differentiate from the competition.

  • Select a set of fonts that complement the spirit and attitude of your brand.

  • Appy graphical elements such as illustrations, colors, and photography that complement the brand message.

  • Identify your brand's objectives and values. Know your customers, market, and competition.

  • Authentically communicate the brand's value with thoughtful consistency and persistence to your target audience.

  • Follow a comprehensive design guideline that governs graphical use and maintains visual consistency across all marketing collaterals.


 

Full Consumer Product Development Services

Unleash the potential of your consumer product design by partnering with Acorn. Our team of seasoned designers and engineers is ready to transform your concepts into reality. Whether it's enhancing usability, optimizing aesthetics, or ensuring manufacturability, we've got you covered at every stage of product development.

Take the first step towards a remarkable product journey today!

 
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