Prototype development
The iterative process of testing and revising prototypes, until its design and materials meet or exceed the previously defined requirements, represents an indispensable part of product development.
In this phase of the product development process, initial designs are brought to life through prototyping techniques to create functional samples for evaluation. This crucial phase, involving iterative development, follows the initial validation of the device’s design by previously conducted internal wear studies.
The device’s ergonomics, components, weight, size, adhesive performance, and potential reusability are strongly interrelated. Prototype development focuses on refining the device's design, testing the suitability of adhesive materials, and assessing overall functionality and user interaction.
It is an essential part of the product development process, allowing the device to move beyond theoretical designs to practical, real-world applications, setting the stage for subsequent testing, user feedback, and eventual commercialization. For instance, the prototype development phase may lead to the transformation of an initial design with an elaborate strap into a relatively simple adhesive patch with the right design and materials.
