Industrial Design, Product Development & Advisory

Industrial design and product development for established Australian businesses looking to create their own products, strengthen their ranges and win at shelf. From product strategy and concept design through to prototyping and design for manufacture, the focus is on turning market opportunities into commercially successful products.

For businesses looking to move beyond traditional sourcing, advisory and capability building provide the expertise to take the next step. Whether it's navigating a complex development project, improving product decisions or establishing an in-house design function, the goal is to build the skills, systems and confidence to develop products independently.

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Industrial Design & Product Development

Turn product opportunities into market-ready products.

For businesses that need experienced product development support to bring new products and ranges to market.

From initial opportunity through to manufacture, I work alongside your team to develop products that align with your brand, meet customer needs and create commercial value.

Whether you're developing your first proprietary product range or expanding an existing portfolio, I provide hands-on support across the development process.

Key Focus Areas

  • Product opportunity, feasibility and strategy
  • Product briefing, requirements and planning
  • Industrial design concept development
  • Prototyping and validation
  • Design for manufacture
  • Supplier coordination and production readiness
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Product Development Advisory

Make better product development decisions.

For businesses that need experienced product development guidance without the commitment of a full-time senior hire.

Developing products involves complex decisions around strategy, design, suppliers, manufacturing, investment and risk. Having an experienced product development partner provides an independent perspective and practical guidance to help you make those decisions with confidence.

I work with business owners, leadership teams and product managers to solve problems, evaluate opportunities and improve how products are developed.

Key Focus Areas

  • Product strategy and portfolio planning
  • Product concept and design reviews
  • Supplier and manufacturing advice
  • Development risk and problem solving
  • Product development processes and systems
  • Technical decision-making and project reviews
  • Ongoing guidance for internal teams
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Build Your In-House Capability

Develop the capability to create your own products.

For established businesses ready to move beyond sourcing and take greater ownership of product development.

Building an effective in-house product development function requires more than hiring a designer. It requires the right people, processes, systems and supplier relationships to consistently turn commercial opportunities into successful products.

I work with your business to establish the foundations, develop internal expertise and implement the processes needed to bring your own products to market.

Key Focus Areas

  • Business requirements and product development strategy
  • Team, structure and recruitment
  • Design standards, tools and systems
  • Product development processes and workflows
  • Supplier and manufacturer relationships
  • Mentoring and ongoing leadership

Engagment designed around your business.

Every business is at a different stage of its product development journey. The right engagement depends on where you are today, what you're trying to achieve and the capability you want to build for the future.

Project-Based Development

Best suited to: Established businesses with a specific product development priority.

Advisory

Best suited to: Businesses that need board or senior-level guidance to support their existing team and decision-making.

Capability Development

Best suited to: Established businesses, typically $10m+ annual revenue, moving from sourcing to developing proprietary products.

Typical Engagement

Project based product development support for businesses with a pipeline of opportunities, or defined projects focused on bringing a specific product or range to market.

Typical Engagement

A monthly advisory relationship providing regular strategic advice, development guidance and access to experienced product development expertise.

Typical Engagement

A tailored capability development program, built around yoru business, from establishing the foundations through to embedding processes and developing your team's expertise.

Let's talk about your product development needs.

Whether you're developing a new product, looking for ongoing product development support or considering building an internal design capability, let's discuss where you are and what you need to achieve.