Michael
Aldridge
Design
Engineering
Product Design Consultancy in Scotland
A small consultancy with big ideas
When I say MADE is small, I mean small.
It’s just me!
But this means your project gets all my attention, while keeping expenses reasonable. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field and having worked with some of the best design engineers in Scotland, I am confident I will be able to deliver for you.
As a sole consultant, I have also developed a large network of expertise that can be called upon at need. This enables me to deliver a full package design service to you.
Design Start Service
Do you have questions?
Taking the plunge and deciding to invest your time, money and energy into your idea can be the best decision you’ll ever make. But it can be hard to know where to start.
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to get your started on the right track!
Product Design is a term with many definitions, our take on good Product Design is the development of a product that is strongly focused on achieving its design intent. That may include a particular aesthetic or brand language, it may also need to meet certain ergonomic requirements to suit the demographic of end user. Likewise, the design may need to meet a functional requirements. Product Design is by nature a very diverse and varied discipline, but it is always focused on the end user. This is an area where I pride myself in my ability to take on a challenging brief and turn it into a great product for my clients.
For a product design to be considered great, it is essential that the product first fulfills its functional requirements. This is where our Mechanical Engineering skillset is essential. There is little I enjoy more than developing clever, yet simple and reliable mechanical solutions to a problem. I’ve integrated mechanical solutions to numerous consumer products, as well as unashamedly heavy structures for commercial sites. I have developed many award-winning designs and have multiple patents granted. I relish the opportunity to find solutions to challenging mechanical problems and I’m confident I can meet your design brief.
What is a good design, if it cannot be manufactured? While we always employ best practice in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), we have found that different manufacturers have different strengths. And do by supporting our clients through this process yields the best results. I like to work with my clients in finding a manufacturing partner, then working with that partner to achieve the best solution for all.
My Process
A common question, is how what the design process looks like. The truth is that it’s customised to suit the demands of your particular product, but in general it goes something like this.
