April 3rd, 2018
When is your product ready to go to market? Here’s how to make sure you have the minimum viable…
August 15th, 2017
A tech pack is vital to production, and while it’s always a good idea to have a technical designer assist you on one, here are some…
July 13th, 2016
From Leather to Wood I studied economics and interior design in college, but a year after graduation I realized I wanted to design…
October 27th, 2015
You have an idea for an apparel line. You have been waiting for your vision to take off. How do you budget for product development? If this…
October 6th, 2015
Pricing your collection is probably one of the most delicate art forms you’ll encounter while working in fashion. Pricing too low may add more potential clients, but at the risk of your product…
October 4th, 2015
As an Industry Specialist at Maker’s Row, one of the questions I’m asked almost daily…
August 23rd, 2015
Testing your product idea before you actually start the development process is integral to receiving the feedback you need from your target audience. It also helps you work out if your idea is in…
August 22nd, 2015
After immersing yourself in the world of design, it’s inevitable that the language of the industry will start creeping into your day-to-day conversations. What you need to be aware of, however, is…
August 6th, 2015
You’ve made vows, exchanged rings and committed to manufacturing in the United States. Mazel tov! Still, there’s a learning curve…
August 5th, 2015
Want to avoid major production disasters and those small, niggling design flaws that keep you up at night? Of course you do –…
July 28th, 2015
Use the data you already have. In putting together a brick and mortar strategy, I’d encourage entrepreneurs to think about the data they…
July 22nd, 2015
Hardware startups are hard, and require a lot of money upfront for design and tooling….
July 15th, 2015
Hands-free handbags? You betcha. The 21st century take on fanny packs – that 90s staple that’s still the most secure way to tote…
July 14th, 2015
When 17 people meet on a rooftop at sunrise, it’s an experience. When you capture them naked, their stories etched onto their bodies, looking out over the industrial stomping grounds of Brooklyn at…
July 12th, 2015
It’s not always easy being green, but the benefits of working to make a more environmentally friendly product are manifold. With ethical…
July 11th, 2015
Speaking with Chris Williams of New York-based Union Surfboards, there’s no mistaking the brand’s devotion to building enduring…
December 3rd, 2014
1. Identify your market and the person you’re targeting. To start off, I begin by researching everything there is to know about my target…
November 23rd, 2014
The next few months are full of excitement, preparation, vacations, increased sales, increased production and some stress! So all of us…
September 30th, 2014
As a designer or a business owner, staying organized can be invaluable to your success. Collect and organize everything! Sketches, notes,…
August 15th, 2014
It is super exciting to have an idea for a product that you are passionate about! Since love the idea so should everyone, right? We hope…
August 14th, 2014
“Can I just hire a designer?” or “Do I really need a product developer?” As a…