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Industrial Design & Mechanical Engineering for Toys
Using your PRD v1.0 as the single source of truth, we translate your concept into industrial design, mechanisms, and manufacturable CAD. We define materials/finishes, part splits, and assembly path, align mold strategy and cost, and keep EN 71/ ASTM F963 / CPSIA considerations front-and-center so your toy is beautiful, buildable, and safe.
What this phase achieves
Design locked
Final industrial design language (form, ergonomics, CMF direction).
Architecture set
Mechanisms validated, part splits & fastener strategy;
battery/magnets managed.
Manufacturable CAD vl.x
DFM notes, draft & parting lines called; early assembly plan & cost updated.
Deliverables
What we'll do
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ID routes → converge to a final direction
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Mechanism development & bench proofs (short clips)
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CAD v1.0 → v1.1 (major parts, interfaces, clearances
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Early DFM (draft, ribs/bosses, knit/flow, parting lines)
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Assembly plan (snaps/screws, sequence, tool access)
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Compliance lens (magnets/batteries, small parts, edges, cords, sound)
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Updated BOM snapshot & cost band
What you'll provide
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Brand cues (colors/textures), must-use/avoid materials
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Decision makers & review cadence
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Target markets & forecast (EU/US/UK/AU/other)
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If electronic: battery type/capacity, buttons/LED needs
What you'll get (ID/ME PACK v1.0)
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Final ID sketch set & annotated callouts
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CAD vl.x (STEP + native) with exploded view
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Mechanism notes & short validation clips
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DFM checklist & factory questions list
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Assembly plan & fastener map
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Updated BOM band & next-phase brief for Prototyping & EVT
From sketch to buildable concept
Sketches of different squishy toys at an early stage.
Industrial designer applying colours and materials on a toy water gun project.
Chinese mechanical engineer building the full assembly of a new RC-car.
Process & timeline (4-8 weeks)
⚠️ Reference only: timing varies with complexity, decision speed, and supplier calendars.
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Week 1
Kickoff, goals & constraints • ID routes begin - Mechanisms options.
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Weeks 2-3
Select ID direction - Architecture/part splits • Mechanism proof.
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Weeks 3-4
CAD v1.0 - DFM pre-check • Assembly plan • Compliance pass.
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Weeks 3-4
CAD v1.1 • BOM
snapshot • Factory questions - Handoff to EVT.
FAQs
Can you work from our designer’s sketches or rough CAD?
What CAD format do you deliver and who owns it?
How do you manage magnets and batteries safely?
Can you align with our factory’s DFM rules?
What if we don’t have a factory yet?
How do you control unit cost while designing?
What’s the handoff to Prototyping & EVT?