Advanced Design Review

This engagement includes:

  • 2 x Structured engineering reviews
  • 2 x Written assessment
  • 2 x One hour recorded video consultation
  • Email support between sessions (up to 3 hours of engineering work)

* Max 60 day window between first and second session.

This plan is ideal for anyone looking to evaluate where they are currently at on a project, wants some basic guidance while moving to a later phase of the project, and review the progress afterwards. 

The goal is simple: make sure the right technical conversations are happening before you make costly decisions.

Most product issues aren’t caused by a lack of effort. They’re caused by unclear assumptions, unspoken risks, or misalignment between founders, engineers, and suppliers. This process is designed to surface those issues early.

Step 1: Secure Your Engagement

After purchase, you’ll receive instructions to create a secure project profile.

Inside your profile, you can:

  • Upload documentation
  • Add specific questions
  • Clarify what you want prioritized

Clear input leads to a more precise review.

Step 2: Submit Your Materials

You may upload:

  • Written descriptions
  • CAD screenshots or .STEP files
  • Prototype photos or video
  • Supplier quotes
  • Manufacturing feedback
  • Test data

Step 3: Written Engineering Assessment

Before we meet, I provide a written review that may include:

  • Design and manufacturability risks
  • Tolerance or material concerns
  • Cost drivers
  • Missed technical assumptions
  • Areas where communication gaps may exist

You will receive direct, actionable feedback.

Step 4: One-Hour Recorded Consultation

After you review the written assessment, you schedule a one-hour video call. This call can be one-on-one or can include your team, co-founder or manufacturing partner.

During the session we:

  • Clarify key decisions
  • Discuss tradeoffs
  • Align on priorities
  • Identify next steps

The call is recorded and available for download for 15 days.

Ongoing Support (Optional)

Additional consulting time is available at a reduced client rate for:

  • Follow-up design reviews
  • Supplier discussions
  • Manufacturing preparation
  • Continued technical oversight

This service is for founders, engineers, and startups who want an experienced engineering or project management review before committing capital.

Who This Is For

This service is ideal for:

  • First-time product founders trying to validate an idea
  • Engineers looking for insight on managing projects
  • Startups needing manufacturing insight
  • Entrepreneurs new to the process of bringing physical products to market

Note: I do not do the following: 

  • PE (Professional Engineering) stamped drawings
  • Electrical circuit design
  • Software development
  • Architectural work
  • Food or drink products

 

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