We specialize in designing tangible consumer products and electronic devices, including consumer electronics (smartphones, wearables, smart home devices), home goods (appliances, decor), personal care devices, gadgets, accessories, and sporting goods. We also excel at designing innovative packaging and containers for food, liquids and beauty products. While we don't design those consumables, we create the containers, vessels, and dispensing devices for them. Please refer to our 'Who Do We Work With' section for more details.

Yes, we work with funded startups and established brands that are passionate about creating innovative and user-centered products.

We do both! We love developing new products from the ground up, but we also specialize in refining and enhancing existing products. We can help you transform off-the-shelf products into unique brand experiences by developing a distinct design language and improving the user experience.

The best way to get started is to contact us through our website or email us at alfredo@boxcreativestudio.com. We'll schedule a brief introductory call to discuss your project and see if we're a good fit.

It's helpful to have a general idea of your product, target market, and any existing materials (sketches, prototypes, product samples). Don't worry if you don't have everything figured out yet – we're here to help guide you through the process.

Our design process is collaborative and iterative. It typically involves stages like: Immersion & Insight, Seeds of Innovation, Form Takes Shape, The Reality Check, Material & Method, From One to Many, and Beyond the Product. You can find a detailed explanation of each stage on our 'Product Design & Development' page.

Yes, prototyping is a crucial part of our process. We create various types of prototypes, from rough mockups to functional prototypes, to test and refine the design before moving to production. We will make sure that every update and improvement made to the product is prototyped.

We don't manufacture products in-house, but we have strong relationships with trusted manufacturing partners. We guide you through the 'Material & Method' and the 'From One to Many' stages, optimizing your design for manufacturing (DFM) and can assist with manufacturer selection, quality control, and production oversight.

DFM stands for Design for Manufacturing. It's the process of designing a product with manufacturing in mind, ensuring that it can be produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and at high quality. DFM helps avoid costly redesigns and production issues down the line.

User experience is at the heart of our design philosophy. We conduct user research, gather feedback through testing, and iterate on the design to ensure the final product is intuitive, enjoyable, and meets the needs of your target audience.

The cost of product design varies depending on the complexity of the project, the scope of work, and the specific services required. We provide customized quotes after our initial consultation, once we have a better understanding of your needs. We can tell you that refining an existing product will be less expensive than starting from scratch.

The timeline also depends on the project's complexity. A typical project can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. We'll provide a more accurate timeline estimate after our initial consultation.

While we can't guarantee commercial success (as many market factors are beyond our control), we guarantee our commitment to delivering high-quality design work and working closely with you to achieve your vision. We stand behind our expertise and our process.

Our standard agreement assigns the intellectual property rights of the final, approved design to you, the client, upon completion of the project and full payment.

We take confidentiality very seriously. We are happy to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before discussing any sensitive information about your project.

While we are open to exploring diverse product categories, our current focus includes consumer electronics, smart home devices, home goods, personal care products, gadgets and accessories, and sporting goods. We also specialize in designing packaging for food and beauty products.

Our team utilizes industry-standard software such as SolidWorks, KeyShot, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and more, depending on the specific project needs.

We're happy to provide ongoing support after your product launches. This could include design revisions, assistance with marketing materials, or consulting on future product iterations.