End-To-End Design Services

Since 2009 Design Source has worked closely with technology SME’s to develop and scale their products and IT services. We take an innovative approach to ideation, design and brand development to bring concepts to fruition.

 

Ideation

The key to generating superior solutions to design problems comes from collaboration with all stakeholders either tangentially or directly associated with the project. Design Source plan and implement ideation sessions involving stakeholders including researchers, production, finance, supply chain, sales & marketing, brand managers, distributors, retailers, customers.

Structured ideation sessions can take the form of:

  • Group Brainstorming Sessions

  • Conceptualisation & Storyboarding Sessions

  • Discussion & Feedback Forums

 
 

Branding & Promotion For IT Services & Products

For over 20 years Design Source has worked closely with clients in the IT services and product manufacturing sectors to develop and grow their brands. We will work with you to define and articulate a clear brand strategy for the future that articulates your identity, offering and culture. We can carry this work right through to your digital and print assets. We can provide:

  • Brand look and feel

  • User Experience (UE) design and User Interface (UI) design for software products

  • Brand guidelines

  • Web, brochure and video promotional material.

  • Industry awareness events and product launches.

 

Product Development & Prototyping

Design Source provides a comprehensive range of hardware product design services for SMEs with a particular expertise in one-off and low volume technology products for B2B applications. Design Source can provide mechanical design and integration services including:

  • Supplier sourcing.

  • Design specification and target costing.

  • Electronic systems integration (PCBs, displays, electromechanical elements)

  • Visual conceptualisation including illustrations, process flow charts and animations.

  • Hardware and screen based User Interface (UI) designs.

  • Iterative prototyping and test cycles including the use of 3D printed components.

 

Manufacturing Support

Whether you have a manufacturing capability lined-up or whether you need support in finding the right supplier, Design Source can assist you with this stage in the process. We can supervise the manufacture one-off products or provide in-depth support for ramping up for low and medium volume manufacture. Services include:

  • Supplier and quality control management during ramp-up

  • Bill Of Materials and compliance documentation.

  • Supplier and logistics planning support.

  • Assembly facility planning.