OBJECTIVES

Create a prototype of the

product
Test the product prototype
One of the essential early
steps in the inventing
process is creating a
prototype.
Creating a prototype can
also be one of the most
fun and rewarding steps
you'll take.
Developing a prototype gives
you the opportunity to really
tap into your creativity, using
those skills that inspired your
invention idea in the first
place
 Whether you're making your
prototype at home or hiring the
services of an engineer,
seamstress or machinist, it's
truly exciting to see your idea
transformed into something
tangible and real.
 Advantages of
Product Prototyping:
 It enables you to
test and refine the
functionality of your
design.
It makes it possible
to test the
performance of
various materials.
It'll help you describe
your product more
effectively with your
team, including your attorney,
packaging or marketing
expert, engineers and
potential business partners.
It will encourage
others to take you
more seriously.
Making a prototype
by hand is a great
way to start
bringing your
product to life.
Remember, there are no
rules! Give yourself
permission to experiment.
Look around the house
and select materials that
you can use to test to see
if your idea works. ***