The Design Process
Phase 1:
Concept Development
- Client Request
Our highly-trained technical sales specialists and engineers chat with you about your idea - Issue or Modify RFA
RFA (“Request For Action”) process begins - Engineer Meeting
Meet with Ci Design Engineers to discuss client specifications and iron out any design and technical issues - Clarify with Client
Our specialists explain any issues with you - Changes
Modify the specifications as necessary until final design is ready for development
Phase 2:
Product Development
- Development
Our experienced engineers analyze the completed design and begin development - e-Concept Drawings
The e-Concept design is turned into 2D and 3D drawings, and digital mockups and prototypes are generated for review - Client Approval
You review the e-Concept Drawings and either approve them for Prototyping, or request additional changes to the design - Changes
The design is modified and re-cycles through the Development Phase
Phase 3:
Prototype & Fabrication
- Prototype Quotation
- Production Drawings
Concept drawings are finalized for production - Prototype Fabrication
- Clarify with Client
Our specialists explain any issues with you - Client Review
We send you the prototype for review - Changes
Any modifications to the design are added, and the design re-cycles through Development and Prototype Phases
Phase 4:
Pre-Production
- Pre-Production
- Client Review
- Changes
Any modifications to the design are added, and the design re-cycles
Phase 5:
Production
- Production
- Post-Production Support
- Document Control & Backups
All files and procedures are documented and backed up for future orders from client, or for client’s future reference.