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Why You Should NEVER Skip Product Evaluation and Assessment

As a product developer, you understand the excitement and potential rewards of bringing a new product to market—but you’re probably also aware of the many risks that come with the territory. Without a careful and strategic approach to the evaluation of new product development, your device could smash into any number of product development roadblocks.

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Product Evaluation - Kablooe Design Driven Development (D3) Process

Breaking Down the 5 Steps of Product Evaluation

Product evaluation is a complex process. You need to properly assess any new product idea or concept before it becomes a reality—but this necessary phase can be especially overwhelming if you don't know what to do or where to begin. The good news is, thanks to our trademarked Design Driven Development Process, there are clear steps all product developers should follow when evaluating product market fit. Today, we’re going to look at exactly what those five steps are so you can evaluate your potential product idea with confidence.

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9 Key Questions to Ask a Potential Product Design Partner

When looking for a partner, it's important to remember that not all medical device design experts are created equal. Some may specialize in certain types of products or technologies, while others may have more experience working with small businesses or startups. But how do you know if a product design company is the right fit for your project? We’ve laid out nine key questions to ask to help narrow your search.

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Medication Dispensing Systems: How New Innovation is Changing the Way We Approach At-Home Prescriptions

Whether it’s due to the text on a pill bottle being too small to read or a pillbox that’s unnecessarily complicated, studies have shown that 37% of patients don’t take their medications properly. To us, that number is unacceptable. Fortunately, through a rigorous research and design process, many of these existing usability issues and errors can be entirely avoided when interacting with a medication dispensing device.

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Designing a Study: 6 Steps for Preparing Successful MedTech Device Research

Designing a Study: 6 Steps for Preparing Successful MedTech Device Research

Designing a research study for a medical technology device can be an incredibly intimidating process. As one of the first steps in your device design process, it effectively sets the stage for the success of the entire project. That’s not to mention that looming voice in the back of your head reminding you of all the things you need to do to make the FDA happy.

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How to Make the FDA Happy: 7 MedTech Device Design Pro Tips

How to Make the FDA Happy: 7 MedTech Device Design Pro Tips

When it comes to designing medical technology devices, making the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) happy is key. That’s because, if you plan to bring your product to market someday—and I’m sure you do—they’re the final troll under the bridge you’ll need to get past.

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