Hardware & product design
Develop the physical product: its form, parts, sensors and electronics. We bring together 3D design, custom circuit boards and the details that make it work.
Ideas
Made Real
From an idea to something you can sell.
Designed and assembled in Switzerland.
Prototyped brings product design, electronics and software together to turn ideas into working prototypes. We help founders, businesses and individuals make, test and refine a first version.
Software for your product
Firmware, applications, web apps and websites. We build the software your product needs, from controlling a device to giving people a way to use it.
Prototypes & small runs
Make a first version you can hold, use and test. From 3D-printed parts to assembled prototypes, we help you refine the design and make a small run for your next step.
Case studies
Case study · 3D design & tooling
Custom gaskets, made with 3D-printed moulds
Using printed tooling to make a flexible part. Explore the six-cavity mould and download the actual models.
Explore the project
Case study · Connected hardware
A small sensor for a hidden habitat
A pebble-shaped device, a Bluetooth gateway and a backend for understanding temperature and humidity inside a platypus burrow.
Explore the projectCase study · Unwearable
From first idea
to device and app.
A room sensor developed through product design, enclosure CAD, an app prototype and a launch website. See the decisions that shaped it.
Follow the design story
How it works
Tell us your idea.
What should it do, who is it for, and what do you have so far?
Define the first version.
We agree what to build, what it needs to prove, the cost and the timing.
Build, test, refine.
We review it with you, explore what could be better, and refine the design together. Each next stage is agreed before we build.
Where is Prototyped based?
We are located in Switzerland. We work with founders, businesses and individuals, and you can start a conversation through the project enquiry form below.
What prototyping services does Prototyped offer?
Prototyped offers hardware and product design, 3D modelling, 3D printing, custom circuit boards, sensor integration and prototype assembly. We also develop the firmware, applications, web apps and websites that support a product.
Can I start with just an idea?
Yes. You can start with a sketch, a problem to solve or an existing design. Tell us who will use the product, what it needs to do and what you have so far. We can help define a useful first version.
Can you 3D print a single part or make one prototype?
Yes. We offer 3D printing for one-off prototypes, custom parts and small runs. Describe what the part needs to do, and we’ll discuss the design, material and quantity with you.
Can you develop firmware or software as a separate project?
Yes. We can work on firmware, an application, a web app or a website as a separate project, or alongside the hardware. You can also ask us to take on a specific part of an existing product.
How much does a prototype cost, and how long does it take?
Cost and timing depend on the design, materials, quantities and development work involved. We agree the scope, price and schedule with you before starting. Include your intended use, what you have already and any deadline in your enquiry.