Product Path™: the expensive decisions made early.

Four phases and one team that stays with you from first sketch to production. Each phase removes a specific risk while it’s still affordable to fix, and each is planned and priced before it starts.

4 phases9–14 monthsFixed price per phase
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See the four phases
  • Dostea tea maker, a round cream-coloured countertop machine with a lit brewing chamber at its centreDostea tea makerDostea
  • Black AI smart glasses with thick frames, shown at an angleAI glassesMustard Glasses
  • Grey wheeled mobile dental unit with an orange accent band and a clear top trayMobile dental clinicMobident
  • Dark grey ergonomic backpack with a yellow geometric pattern on the back panelErgonomic backpackEUME
  • Grey contoured sleep mask with an integrated nasal dilator and chin strapSleepmaxxer sleep maskGeniYes
  • Dome-shaped smart wellness diffuser with a smoked glass top on a dark baseiDiya wellness deviceYYMD
  • Black true-wireless earbuds in a glossy oval charging caseTWS earbudsIn-house
  • Black and gold oven-style air fryer with three dials and a glass door showing the lit interiorAir fryerFlem Consumer
  • Translucent pink ergonomic toothbrushErgonomic toothbrushPepsodent · Unilever
  • Navy wireless car charger on a slim stand with an orange cableBolt car chargerCellairis
  • White laboratory rotary evaporator with an orange glass condenser assemblyRoto evaporatorAditya Scientific
  • Four-burner flameless kitchen stove with dark pans, seen from aboveFlameless kitchen stoveAgnisumukh
  • Minimal exercise bike frame with a curved handlebar and a tablet holderExercise bikeIBDC
  • Matte black modern hookah with a slim stemModern hookahZook · Vessella Group

Hardware doesn't get expensive gradually. It gets expensive all at once.

A change at concept stage costs a conversation. After CAD it costs a week. After tooling it costs a new mould, eleven weeks and a hard conversation with your investors. After launch it costs a recall.
‍Product Path moves every consequential decision as early as it can go.

ConceptPrototypeToolingLauncha conversationa weeka new mould, 11 weeksa recallCost of a change
Illustrative. The cost of the same change at each stage of a typical first product.

Four phases, one team

Each phase exists to remove one kind of risk. You see the decision it settles, what you walk away with, how long it takes and what it costs before you start.

Concept design sketches of a wheeled trolley with telescopic handle, showing front, side views, and close-ups of open and closed storage compartments.

Removes the risk that you build the wrong thing.

Services in this phaseConcept designIndustrial design

The decision
Is this worth building at all, and in what form?
You walk away with
Three to five concept directions, one validated direction in CAD, technical drawings, vendor recommendations and an indicative cost.
How long
4–6 weeks
Good to know
About 60% of founders change or pivot here. Finding out now saves a year and most of the budget.

Hands testing a working prototype of a grey medical device enclosure next to a tablet showing its CAD model, with 3D printers in the background.

Removes the risk that it doesn't actually work.

Services in this phaseEngineeringPrototyping and MVP

The decision
Can this be built, and does it do what you promised when someone holds it?
You walk away with
A working prototype, mechanism and CAD files, test reports, user feedback, a first BOM and a cost model.
How long
8–14 weeks
Good to know
A working prototype is what gets funded: EUME, Nester and Insane AI each raised on one. If you raise before tooling, the same team picks up manufacturing when you're ready.

Person viewing a complex 3D mechanical design model on a computer screen using CAD software.

Removes the risk that you can't make it at a price that works.

Services in this phaseDesign for manufacturing

The decision
Which vendor, what tooling, and what your unit cost really is at 10,000 units.
You walk away with
Manufacturing drawings, DFM and tolerance analysis, a vetted vendor shortlist with quotes, tooling recommendations, QC protocols and certification mapping.
How long
10–16 weeks
Good to know
The team that designed it stays through tooling and first production runs, with our team of four in Shenzhen at the factory, whether it's one of our 150+ partners or yours.

Person in grey scrubs holding a grey and orange medical device bag with instruments inside.

Removes the risk that it ships to nobody.

Services in this phaseLaunch support3D rendering

The decision
How the first thousand units reach the first thousand customers.
You walk away with
Pre-production support, packaging, product photography and renders, campaign assets and a go-to-market plan.
How long
6–10 weeks
Good to know
Launch works best when there's an audience waiting. We plan it with you, alongside your in-house team if you have one.

A typical first product, month by month

Month 0About 9–14 months to production-ready

The 9–14 months includes the reviews, decisions and vendor lead times between phases, not just the working weeks inside them. Every phase ends with a review: what we learned, what changed, and the plan and price for the next phase. The same team carries straight on, so nothing is lost in a handoff.

What it costs, before you have to ask

Most first products land between $51,000 and $85,000 over 9–14 months, and Phase 1 usually starts around $10,000–$15,000. After the call you get a custom proposal, so you know the full number before you commit.

What moves the number

Electronics and firmware (a connected product is roughly twice the engineering of a mechanical one), certification load, how many concept directions you want explored, and tooling complexity.

What we don't do

Hourly billing. Open-ended retainers. Change orders as a business model. Quoting low and rescoping later.

Fixed scope, every phase

Scope, timeline and price agreed before each phase starts. You never get an invoice you didn't see coming.

Tooling, lab testing and production units are billed by the factory or lab directly to you. We don't take a commission on any of it.

You don't have to start at phase one

Tell us what you have. We'll tell you where on the path you actually are.

An idea, nothing drawnPhase 1
Sketches or a concept you're attached toPhase 1, expect pushback
CAD nobody has stress-testedPhase 2
A prototype that can't be made at your pricePhase 3 · most common
In production and something's going wrongCall us today

Not ready for a phase yet?

Small fixed-fee sprints answer one question before you spend real money. One question, two or three weeks. If you start Phase 1 within six months, the sprint fee comes off the price.

Technical feasibility

"Can this actually be made, and roughly what will it cost?"

3 weeks

Manufacturability review

"Will this design survive tooling?"

2 weeks

Sourcing sprint

"Who can actually make this, and what will they charge?"

3 weeks

Cost teardown

"Why is my unit cost three times what I planned?"

2 weeks

Novelty and design-around

"Has someone already built this, and how do we make ours different?"

2–3 weeks

Launch visuals

"I need people to see it before it exists."

1–2 weeks

Where founders were when they started

Client voices

Brands and founders, in their own words

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Brands we design for

Joseph Brown, Chief Product Officer, Cellairis Global

Analogy Design collaborated with Cellairis to develop new product lines, including interconnected products for enterprise clients. Their team met specific manufacturing needs with hands-on involvement, clear feedback, and smooth collaboration.

Joseph BrownChief Product Officer, Cellairis Global
Rakshit Suri, Marketing Manager, Amazon India

Analogy has been a terrific partner for Amazon for the past three years. We have relied on them to help us penetrate new markets and increase our ROI on our gift card packaging, online and corporate designs. Analogy’s team has delivered consistently and innovated at every point. We even sold out our Diwali gift boxes in a short period of time – an amazing achievement.

Rakshit SuriMarketing Manager, Amazon India
Anurag Srivatsava, Product Lead, Panasonic Smart Devices

Analogy brought innovation, passion, and commitment to the table, not only creating a best-in-class Smart Product experience that leaves our customers mesmerized every day, but also designing an experience that is award winning.

Anurag SrivatsavaProduct Lead, Panasonic Smart Devices
Pankaj Jamwal, NPD Lead, CG Global

The experience with Analogy was excellent. I’d rate it 9 out of 10. They have good talent, leadership, and management, and they think deeply about technology and market research. They’re the best consultancy I’ve worked with.

Pankaj JamwalNPD Lead, CG Global
Sreejith Kumar, Associate Vice President, Design, Borosil

Analogy's structured design approach and contemporary styling broke traditional norms, delivering a unique product design. Their European-inspired aesthetics are highly recommended for innovative projects.

Sreejith KumarAssociate Vice President, Design, Borosil
Bhupinder Singh, Chief Product Officer, Wildcraft

This journey was a discovery for me and our teams, setting the tone for future products and connecting us with consumers. Thanks to Analogy for their support and excellent work.

Bhupinder SinghChief Product Officer, Wildcraft
Hemang Budhdeo, Founder & MD, Stuffcool

Analogy helped us with designing our Marvel branded accessory projects. They are well trained, professional team and I enjoyed working with them. I recommend them to anyone with design projects in mind, they possess quick thinking and a well rounded skill set to create fresh new products.

Hemang BudhdeoFounder & MD, Stuffcool
Firoz Meeran, MD, Eastern Condiments

Analogy collaborated with Eastern Condiments to create a new visual language for their product range. Their responsive designers kept us updated, allowing for regular feedback. The final packaging design was visually appealing and gave us a competitive edge. Analogy is committed to pushing design boundaries and delivering quality service.

Firoz MeeranMD, Eastern Condiments
Tirthankar Dash, Head of Strategy, Quantum Singapore

The best way to predict the future is to design it, and I can’t think of a founder more ambitious than Vyas or an agency more capable of designing that future than Analogy.

Tirthankar DashHead of Strategy, Quantum Singapore

Founders we build with

Mark Pecota, Founder & CEO, LaunchBoom

Over the past year, Analogy has been a great design and manufacturing partner for LaunchBoom founders. Their ability to translate early product ideas into prototypes that are testable, manufacturing & launch-friendly has made a real difference in how confidently founders move toward crowdfunding and market entry.

Mark PecotaFounder & CEO, LaunchBoom
Himanshu Verma, Founder, Mustard Glasses (acquired by Kaynes Technology)

A talented team with great design thinking skills and fast execution. I had a fabulous time working with them as the speed of execution was mind blowing. In less than 8 months I had a physical product to showcase at CES and it led to our acquisition in less than a year of starting up.

Himanshu VermaFounder, Mustard Glasses (acquired by Kaynes Technology)
Sanjay Parekh, Founder, Eume & Avon Lifestyle

We wanted to create the world’s first massage backpack and we started with Analogy with an idea and they helped us develop the entire brand message, product design with the patented back mechanism as well as the crowdfunding campaign that hit the funding goal in less than 12 hours. We would love to work with them again.

Sanjay ParekhFounder, Eume & Avon Lifestyle
Vivek Madappa, Founder, Mobident Dental Solutions LLP

Meeting Analogy was transformative. Their honesty and acknowledgment of project complexity were refreshing. Their market research and design approach are top-notch, but their real strength lies in translating vision into practical engineering. Under VT's leadership, Analogy's talent is unparalleled. For world-class product design that works, choose Analogy.

Vivek MadappaFounder, Mobident Dental Solutions LLP
Vinit Lotia, Founder, Dostea Holdings Limited

Analogy's team has been exceptional, designing and engineering a groundbreaking product for us. Their professionalism and responsiveness have been key in creating a visually stunning product, and I highly recommend them to any business or entrepreneur looking to develop a product.

Vinit LotiaFounder, Dostea Holdings Limited
Abhinav Singh, Founder, Nester India Appliances

Working with Analogy felt like partnering, not just hiring a vendor. From the start, there was mutual learning and comfort. The products were fantastic, beautifully delivered, and loved by customers. The CMF renders were a highlight, bringing the product to life.

Abhinav SinghFounder, Nester India Appliances
Naresh Reddy Aerra, Founder & CEO, Aditya Scientific

Analogy's design flow, user interface, and electronics were expertly crafted, resulting in an inspiring final product. I look forward to more collaborations.

Naresh Reddy AerraFounder & CEO, Aditya Scientific
Hari Rao, Founder, Agnisumukh Energy Solutions

Analogy Design crafted a new brand identity and a comprehensive product range for global cuisines. Their iterative approach fostered innovation, allowing us to incorporate global feedback into a unique kitchenware line. The diverse range was strategically designed with users in mind, consistently surpassing our expectations.

Hari RaoFounder, Agnisumukh Energy Solutions
Krishan Jagota, Founder, Fluid

I love what Analogy does and their approach to design. With global exposure and a new benchmark for Indian companies, they’re the best design studio for PHYGITAL products in India. Expertise, Empathy, and Sharpness, that’s Analogy.

Krishan JagotaFounder, Fluid
Dipal Gandhi, Founder, Idiya

It is a pleasure working with Analogy Design team. The team evaluated the product idea in a very organized and professional manner. They are a talented and creative bunch that go above and beyond to design a perfect product. Very pleasant working experience. I will certainly be using Analogy Design services again.

Dipal GandhiFounder, Idiya
Sandeep Balaji, Founder & Angel Investor, IncrementumX

Brilliant bunch of folks who understand design really really well. And most important are receptive and fun to work with!

Sandeep BalajiFounder & Angel Investor, IncrementumX
Pushkar Singh, Co-Founder, Tremis Capital

The team at Analogy is easily the smartest and the most innovative product designers I’ve met. I can’t recommend them highly enough. They have a capability to understand how to create successful designs better than anyone I’ve met.

Pushkar SinghCo-Founder, Tremis Capital

Questions about the process

How the process works, start to finish.

What is Product Path™?

Our end-to-end process for taking a physical product from idea to production: four phases (concept and strategy, engineering and prototyping, manufacturing and scaling, launch), each scoped and priced before it starts and run by one team.

How long does Product Path take?

A first product typically reaches production-ready in 9–14 months. The working time inside the phases is 4–6 weeks of concept, 8–14 weeks of prototyping, 10–16 weeks of manufacturing preparation and 6–10 weeks of launch support; the total also includes the reviews, decisions and vendor lead times between phases.

How much does it cost?

Most first products land between $51,000 and $85,000 over 9–14 months, and Phase 1 usually starts around $10,000–$15,000. After the call you get a custom proposal, so you know the full number before you commit.

What happens at the end of each phase?

A review of what we learned and what changed, then the plan and price for the next phase. The same team carries on, so there's no handoff.

Do I have to start at phase one?

No. Many founders come with CAD, a prototype or a quote that's too high. We start where you are.

Who owns the IP?

You do. You own your idea and the IP we create for it; that's written into our agreements, and we'll sign an NDA before you share anything.

Start with the decision you're stuck on.

Bring a sketch, a CAD file, a prototype that isn't working, or a quote that came back too high. In 30 minutes we'll tell you which phase you need, roughly what it costs, and whether you should do it at all.

Book a free 30-minute call