• New Product Development ⚙️ - Yourstuffmade.com
  • New Product Development ⚙️ - Yourstuffmade.com
  • New Product Development ⚙️ - Yourstuffmade.com
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New Product Development ⚙️

New Product Development ⚙️

🚀 Ready to bring your product idea to life? At YourStuffMade, we specialize in transforming your vision into reality with our expertise in crowdfunding prototypes (we’re Indiegogo pros!) and creating award-winning products. Whether you’re dreaming up something completely new or improving on an existing idea, we’ve got you covered every step of the way. Let’s make product development simple, exciting, and achievable!

Here’s a step-by-step guide to kickstart your journey:

  1. 💡 Idea Generation – Every big product starts with a small idea. Don’t wait for a “perfect” idea—sometimes the best products come from improving something already out there! Use the SCAMPER method (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse/Rearrange) to tweak and reimagine existing products.
  2. 🔍 Research – Before diving into production, let’s validate your idea! Talk to potential customers, run surveys, or even launch a crowdfunding campaign to see if there’s demand. This will help ensure that your idea has a market, saving you time, money, and effort down the line.
  3. 📝 Planning – This is where your idea starts to take shape. Create detailed sketches of your product, list out the materials, and begin crafting your product roadmap. It doesn’t have to be perfect yet, but the clearer your vision, the smoother the process will be.
  4. 🛠️ Prototyping – Time to bring your idea to life! At YourStuffMade, we’ll help you create a prototype that you can test, tweak, and improve until you’re satisfied. Whether it's 3D printing or handmade samples, the prototyping phase is where the magic happens, and we’re here to guide you through every iteration.
  5. 📦 Sourcing – Once your prototype is ready, we’ll help you find the right materials and partners to start production. Whether you want to manufacture locally or overseas, we’ve got the connections to make it happen smoothly and cost-effectively.
  6. 💰 Costing – Let’s break down all the numbers. We’ll help you calculate the cost of goods (COGS) and figure out the best pricing strategy so you can maximize your profit margins.
  7. 🎉 Commercialization – Now it’s time to introduce your product to the world! From launching your marketing campaign to working with influencers and running creative ads, we’ll help you get your product in front of the right audience and start generating sales.

No matter where you are in your product development journey, YourStuffMade is here to turn your vision into reality. With our experience and resources, you’re not just building a product—you’re creating something amazing that people will love.

👉 Ready to start? Let’s chat about your product idea, and together we’ll make it a reality! 🌟

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First Order FAQs

Top 8 FAQs for first time orders:

1)  Where are your products made?

We’re a global team built to deliver the best custom products with ethical manufacturing and localized support. ✨ We proudly operate across:

  • 🇦🇺Melbourne, Australia – Creative, logistics, and APAC support
  • 🇵🇭Manila, Philippines – Customer care, design assistance, and operations
  • 🇨🇳Shenzhen, China – Prototyping, manufacturing, and sourcing
  • 🇺🇸San Diego, USA – Fulfillment & U.S. logistics
  • 🇺🇸San Francisco, USA – HQ support & project development
  • 🇬🇧London, UK – Creative, logistics, and EU support

✅ All of our factories are ethical and B Corp-aligned, meeting strict environmental and labor standards.

2)  What is your turnaround/manufacturing timeframe?

📅 Average Production Timeframes (Per 100 Units)- These are estimates. For a specific quote and timeline, get in touch!

🧸 Small Goods: 8 business days | Starting at $90

  • Includes: Acrylic Charms, Air Fresheners, Button Pins, Bottle Openers, Carabiners, Coasters, Coins, Dominoes, Enamel Pins, Guitar Picks, Insulated Bottles, Keychains, Luggage Tags, Magnets, Patches, Pennants, Pet Collars, Plush Toys, Popsockets, Temporary Tattoos

👕 Apparel Products: 18 business days | Starting at $95

  • Includes: Baby Bibs, Beanies, Bucket Hats, Bracelets, Caps, Earrings, Eyewear, Hoodies, ITA Bags, Necklaces, Scarves, Signet Rings, Socks, Sweatshirts, Tote Bags, Towels, T-shirts

📝 Stationery: 8 business days | Starting at $75

  • Includes: Card Bookmarks, Metal Bookmarks, Notebooks, Notepads, Pens, Sticky Notes, Stickers, Washi Tape, Wax Seal Stamps

🎉 Events: 7 business days | Starting at $98

  • Includes: Lanyards, Medals, Neon Signs, Signage, Tablecloths, Wristbands

📦 Postage & Packaging: 7 business days | Starting at $98

  • Includes: Gift Boxes, Postage Bags, Postage Tape, Ribbon

3) How does tariffs, fees and taxes affect order costs?

Ordering internationally shouldn't come with stress, surprise fees, or endless customs paperwork. That’s why we offer DDP Shipping (Delivered Duties Paid) — a smarter, smoother way to shop globally. 🌍✨

✅ What Is DDP Shipping?

DDP = Delivered Duties Paid
This means we prepay all import taxes, duties, and government tariffs so you don’t have to.

✔️ No surprise customs bills
✔️ No hidden charges
✔️ No customs forms to fill out

Your order arrives at your door, fully cleared — hassle-free. 🎉

💸 Why It Matters — Let’s Talk Tariffs

In many countries, import fees can be shockingly high — sometimes up to 135% of your order’s value.

For example: A $100 order could cost you an extra $135 in surprise customs charges 😱

With DDP, you pay just 5–10% upfront — and we handle the rest:

  • 🌐 Import duties
  • 🧾 Government tariffs
  • 🛃 Customs clearance paperwork

4) Do you accept 50% deposits?

✅ Yes we do! - 50% deposits available for ALL orders:

  • 50% deposit to begin production
  • 50% balance after final photo proof, before shipping
  • Peace of mind: You’ll see exactly what’s being sent before you pay the remainder!

5)  What is the Minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Most Products Have No MOQ - But larger orders are cheaper per unit!

We believe great ideas shouldn’t be limited by big order requirements.

  • 🛍️ Tip: the bigger the order, the lower the cost per item becomes and ordering more than one product type means you only pay shipping once!
  • ✅ Many of our small goods have no MOQ at all
  • 🔢 If a product does have an MOQ, it usually starts at just 1 to 25 pieces
  • 🧵 MOQ can vary depending on product type, customization, and materials
  • 💡 Want to check the MOQ for a specific product? We’re happy to help email hi@yourstuffmade.com

Examples of Low-MOQ Products

  • Acrylic Charms – no MOQ
  • Enamel Pins – no MOQ
  • Custom Apparel – small runs available for t-shirts, hoodies, etc.
  • Packaging & Stationery – typically low minimums, some as low as 1 unit for samples

We're here to help you create amazing things—whether it's 1 piece or 10,000.

6) Can I see samples before placing an order?

Absolutely! 😄 We totally understand that sometimes you need to see and feel the quality before placing a full order. To help build trust and showcase our ethically manufactured products, we offer several ways to experience our top-tier product quality. Here’s a guide to get started:

How to Get a Sample of Your Product Design:

🛠️ Simply upload your product design order on the product you want and select a quantity of 1 or more. Our team will prepare a custom sample quote for you to review before placing a full order.

7) What happens if an order arrives damaged or has quality issues?

Please let our team know asap as we offer custom solutions depending on the shipping damage and any quality issues hi@yourstuffmade.com

8) What file formats are best to send you for product designs?

For the best quality to match your design .Ai or PNG files work best, but we also accept PDF, JPEG, and PNG.

If design is not your strongest talent:

Simply grab a pen and paper, sketch out your idea, and send it to us. It doesn’t need to be perfect! Our team will take your sketch and convert it into a polished, digital design. This helps avoid endless revisions and brings your vision to life faster. We also offer talented designers you can hire here.

Contact Our Team

Hi Maker, let's talk about your idea!

Ready to support 24/7 whenever creativity hits you :)

💸 We beat any Ethical Manufacturer Quote 💸

 

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