Research and Development

R&D
Our R&D service is designed to provide detailed and relevant research for your proposed product concept. Many designs require technical research and development work prior to developing a final specification.

Researching will also save money down the track and assist in ensuring maximum cost effectiveness and output during the development and design process.


Conceptual Development
Conceptual development is critical in determining the requirements specification to be used as an input to design implementation. It is important to thoroughly address all factors up front in order to generate an accurate blueprint for the design process. Conceptual development investigates a range of different areas including; the client’s business, product market & market need, end-user interface requirements, product versioning strategy, IP landscape, competitive and alternative products, timeframe, and client objectives & expectations. Once LX thoroughly understands the clients’ needs; a requirements brief is generated, key technology R&D and risk mitigation activities are undertaken, and a project plan is developed. Conceptual development has 3 stages;

Stage 1:
Explore the Opportunity --> Needs Analysis & Requirements Brief
Stage 2:
Evaluate the Technology --> Key Technology R&D & Risk Mitigation Plan
Stage 3:
Define the Solution --> Requirements Specification & Project Plan

Benefits
Reducing expensive design specification changes
Determining and aligning the design with clients’ needs
Helping to strengthen and/or create IP
Reducing design risks – and therefore streamlining design implementation
Helping to raise project funding
Providing the client with a roadmap for the remainder of the project