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By Vrinda Chaudhary | SOFD | Semester 3

 It's important to know what is a
prototype but to understand how
it is theoretically and
chronologically prepared is even
more.
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WHAT IS A PROTOTYPE
& WHAT SHOULD IT
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ADVANTAGES OF
BUILDING A PROTOTYPE
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FOUR INITIAL STEPS TO

CREATING YOUR FIRST
PROTOTYPE
WHAT IS A
PROTOTYPE ?
One of the essential early steps
within the inventing process is
creating a prototype--which, simply
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version of your vision.
Creating a prototype also can be one
among the foremost fun and rewarding
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steps you'll take. That's because

developing a prototype gives you the
chance to tap into your creativity,
using those skills that inspired your
invention idea within the first
place.
 And whether you are making your prototype at home or hiring
the services of an engineer, seamstress or machinist, it's
truly exciting to ascertain your idea transformed into
something tangible and real.
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WHAT
SHOULD IT
LOOK LIKE?
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So what exactly should a prototype 06

look like? First, it depends on your
idea. Second, it depends on your
budget and your goals.
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If possible, it's great to start

with a handmade prototype, no matter
how rudimentary. For example, I've
seen prototypes made from the
simplest of household items: socks,
 seen prototypes made from the
simplest of household items: socks,
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milk containers--you name it. If it
works for your initial demonstration
purposes, it's as good as the most
expensive materials.
Eventually, if you opt to manoeuvre
forward together with your
invention, you'll likely need what's
referred to as a "pre-production"
prototype--especially if you propose
to manufacture it yourself instead
of license it. But as a primary
step, a homemade "presentation"
prototype can offer you an honest
running start.
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A prototype provides other advantages, as well:

1. IT ENABLES YOU TO TEST AND REFINE THE

FUNCTIONALITY OF YOUR DESIGN.

You'll never know the design issues and challenges until

you begin actually taking your idea from theory to
reality.
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2. IT MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO TEST THE
PERFORMANCE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS.

For example, your heart may be set on using metal--until

you test it and realise that, say, plastic performs better
at a lower cost for your particular application. The
prototype stage will help you determine the best
materials.

3. IT'LL HELP YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PRODUCT

MORE EFFECTIVELY

with your team, including your attorney, packaging or

marketing expert, engineers and potential business
partners.
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4. IT WILL ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TAKE YOU
MORE SERIOUSLY.

When you arrive with a prototype in hand to meet any

professional--from your own attorney to a potential
licensing company--you separate yourself from the dozens
of others who've approached them with only vague ideas in
mind.Instead, you'll be viewed as a professional with a
purpose, as opposed to just an inventor with a potentially
good idea.
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Create a Concept Sketch

FOUR INITIAL
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Prototype
YOUR FIRST
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Build a Physical
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1. CREATE A CONCEPT SKETCH

The initiative toward turning your

idea into reality is getting it
down on paper. Draw your idea to
assist you to visualise your
prototype in greater detail. While
it is possible to use a digital
drawing program for this step, it
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start on paper first. For one
thing, within the early stages of
making your prototype, you will
have tons of ideas running through
your mind and competing with one
another. You will save time by
drawing these rapidly on paper
rather than investing time
perfecting a digital drawing.
 Keep a sketch notebook to supply documentation which will be
used when submitting your patent. It also may come in handy
if you ever need to defend your ownership of your
intellectual property. Sketches drawn by hand can carry more
weight in court than electronically generated drawings. .

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2. DEVELOP A
VIRTUAL PROTOTYPE

At some point, it is
going to be invaluable
to make a digital
sketch of your idea. A
standard digital design 14
tool employed by
engineers and other
professionals is
AutoCAD, which enables
them to form both 2-D
and 3-D renderings.
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A 3-D rendering allows you to rotate and animate your virtual sketch, so
you'll visualise it from all angles. If you’re not skilled with computer
drawing and rendering tools, professional graphic designers or prototype
designers can assist you with this step.
3. BUILD A PHYSICAL PROTOTYPE

Once you have a virtual prototype, you’re

ready to build a physical prototype. If
you have the skill, you can build one
yourself. If you need help, there are
several
types of resources you can tap to get this
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step done. One way is going to a
professional prototype designer. An
alternative is getting a designer or
engineer
to build your prototype. If you’re cash-
strapped, you might seek out a handyman
or advertise at an industrial design
college.
Once your first prototype is
built, you may find flaws that
need to be corrected
before you seek a patent. You
may need to build several
prototypes to get a good
one done. Typically, early
working prototypes are built
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than later versions to save
money while fixing design
flaws. As you improve your
design, you can eventually
make a prototype that
replicates your actual product
as it will be sold to
consumers.
4. LOCATE A MANUFACTURER

Once you have a working prototype,

you’re technically ready to apply
for a patent; however, you might
want to take the additional step
of locating a manufacturer that 18
can produce your product at a
profitable price. If your idea is
going to be profitable, you need
to be able to build it at a cost
that is low enough that you can
cover expenses without cutting too
far into your revenue.
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Manufacturers that offer free samples and 3-D printing can help you cut
costs both in testing and production phases. For instance, manufacturerApple
Rubber provides customized o-ring samples to help you test your prototype
and determine how to produce it at a cost-efficient price. Go to multiple
suppliers and manufacturers to get estimates, so you can determine the most
cost-efficient materials and methods for putting your prototype into
production.
REFERENCES

https://athgo.org/4-steps-build-products-first-
prototype/
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/80678
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototype
https://www.toptal.com/designers/prototyping/guide-to-
prototype-design
https://www.archdaily.com/tag/prototype
https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_c
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