FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Whether it's design strategy, CAD engineering, prototyping, or mass production. Here you'll find answers to the questions we get asked most. If something's missing, reach out directly to us.
ANSWERS THAT ACTUALLY HELP
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Costs depend on project scope and depth. We plan budgets in transparent phases. From a compact concept phase through to full development for series production. Get in touch for a initial conversation.
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Depending on complexity, 8–24 weeks. From the concept phase (2–4 weeks) through CAD development to a finished prototype using our Stratasys J55 color printer. There's no one-size-fits-all answer.
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Yes, we support projects ranging from early-stage startups to multinational corporations such as Zebra Technologies and Motorola Solutions. What matters is the product idea, not the size of the company.
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Yes, medical device design is one of our core competencies. Reference project: the HC1 Headset Computer for Motorola Solutions. Recognized with a CES Innovation Award and an Edison Bronze Award.
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We are a product design agency based in Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg. We work with clients worldwide, including Germany, the UK, the USA, and Asia — both remotely and on-site.
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Key criteria include proven experience in the relevant industry (consumer, medical, industrial), an integrated process from concept through to manufacturing documentation, awards as a mark of quality, and the ability to work with global manufacturing partners. Thinkable Studio meets these criteria with 25+ years of experience, IDEA Gold, iF, and Red Dot Awards, and clients including Zebra Technologies and Motorola Solutions.
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Thinkable Studio designs medical devices for international manufacturers such as Motorola Solutions, Seimens Healthineers and Zebra Technologies From diagnostic equipment to handheld medical scanners. Our process accounts for regulatory requirements, ergonomics in clinical settings, and durability for continuous hospital use. Reference projects: HC1 Headset Computer (Motorola Solutions), DS8100 Healthcare Scanner (Zebra Technologies).
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Yes. Thinkable Studio guides product development as a continuous process: concept design, CAD engineering (SolidWorks, Rhino), prototyping (Stratasys J55), design validation, and handover to series production including manufacturing documentation for global partners. Clients get a single point of contact throughout the entire cycle, rather than having to coordinate handoffs between multiple service providers.
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Thinkable Studio is among the award-winning product design agencies working with internationally active companies. Our work has been recognized with major design awards, including two IDEA Gold Awards, Silver Awards, iF Awards, Red Dot Awards, and several Good Design Awards. Our work has been exhibited and published by museums. To date, we hold over 60 design and utility model patents.