Product innovators
Have a product idea you want to turn into a market-ready product?
Product innovators
Have a product idea you want to turn into a market-ready product?
Why our custom product development model works
Low development risk
Low development risk
We start with a product check to validate the potential of your idea before you commit to a full development process.
Products with USPs
Products with USPs
Our designs solve real consumer problems with strong product features, giving customers a clear reason to buy.
Faster realization
Faster realization
By combining product design, engineering and production in one process, we can move efficiently from idea to mass production.
European design creativity & manufacturing expertise in China
European design creativity & manufacturing expertise in China
What you get
What you get
Product check
Product check
Product check
Market potential, technical feasibility and commercial viability are assessed before moving into full development track.
Market potential, technical feasibility and commercial viability are assessed before moving into full development track.
User-centered design
User-centered design
User-centered design
We identify real consumer needs and translate them into clear product features and distinctive aesthetics.
We identify real consumer needs and translate them into clear product features and distinctive aesthetics.
Production-focused engineering
Production-focused engineering
Production-focused engineering
Our engineers develop the product around suitable materials, components and efficient manufacturing processes.
Our engineers develop the product around suitable materials, components and efficient manufacturing processes.
On-site production management
On-site production management
On-site production management
We manage production and logistics locally in China through our extensive, established manufacturing network.
We manage production and logistics locally in China through our extensive, established manufacturing network.
Why product innovators choose Design2Gather
Design2Gather brings product design, engineering and production together in one integrated process. We turn product ideas into market-ready products with clear USPs and standout aesthetics, helping you move efficiently from concept to mass production.
Study case — Kimera Grill Tower
Traditionals barbecues define how you cook
Traditionals barbecues define how you cook
Versatile cooking trend
Versatile cooking trend
Insights from our research
Outdoor cooking has evolved beyond traditional grilling. Consumers are increasingly exploring different cooking techniques, often requiring different equipment or specialized barbecues.
Outdoor cooking has evolved beyond traditional grilling. Consumers are increasingly exploring different cooking techniques, often requiring different equipment or specialized barbecues.
Grill Tower brings these cooking methods together in one adaptable platform, giving users more ways to prepare food and achieve better results across a wider range of dishes.
Grill Tower brings these cooking methods together in one adaptable platform, giving users more ways to prepare food and achieve better results across a wider range of dishes.
What is the Grill tower?
What is the Grill tower?
A versatile barbecue platform
A barbecue that can be used in both horizontal and vertical positions, opening up multiple cooking methods within one product.
A barbecue that can be used in both horizontal and vertical positions, opening up multiple cooking methods within one product.
Its adaptable structure gives users greater control over how food is positioned and exposed to heat, creating more possibilities for grilling, slow cooking and smoking.
Its adaptable structure gives users greater control over how food is positioned and exposed to heat, creating more possibilities for grilling, slow cooking and smoking.
How does it work?
How does it work?
An intuitive rotating mechanism
Simply pull the knob to release the mechanism and rotate the barbecue into the desired position.
Simply pull the knob to release the mechanism and rotate the barbecue into the desired position.
The body can be opened from both the front and the top, allowing the Grill Tower to adapt to different cooking setups.
The body can be opened from both the front and the top, allowing the Grill Tower to adapt to different cooking setups.
Beyond a single BBQ method
Beyond a single BBQ method
Three ways to cook
Vertical slow cooking: multi-level racks allow food to be positioned at different heights and temperatures for controlled, slower cooking.
Vertical slow cooking: multi-level racks allow food to be positioned at different heights and temperatures for controlled, slower cooking.
BBQ grilling: the horizontal position provides direct high heat for searing and grilling, with an adjustable cooking area.
BBQ grilling: the horizontal position provides direct high heat for searing and grilling, with an adjustable cooking area.
Barrel cooking: food can be hung from a central rod for smoking, roasting and grilling inside the barbecue.
Barrel cooking: food can be hung from a central rod for smoking, roasting and grilling inside the barbecue.
How to bring your product idea to life
Schedule a call
Schedule a call
Tell us more about your idea during an introduction call. Together, we discuss the development process and determine whether the product check is the right next step.
Product check
Product check
During the product check, we assess the market potential, technical feasibility and commercial viability of your idea to validate its potential within 4 weeks.
Design & production
Design & production
With a positive product check outcome, we continue developing the product and guide it through production. With a negative outcome, you avoid unnecessary further investment.
Schedulle a call
FAQ
For what type of products can Design2Gather support development?
We help develop a wide range of consumer products across categories. During an introduction call, we discuss your idea, target market and requirements to determine the best approach.
Do I need a fully developed product idea before contacting Design2Gather?
No. Your idea does not need to be fully developed. A clear description of the problem you want to solve or the product concept you have in mind is enough to start the discussion.
How does the product development process work?
We typically start with a product check to validate the market potential, technical feasibility and commercial viability of your idea. If the opportunity is confirmed, we continue with product design, engineering, production preparation and manufacturing.
What does Design2Gather help with during product development?
We support the complete journey from idea to production, including: - Product strategy and validation - User-centered product design - Engineering and production optimization - Supplier selection and production management - Quality control and manufacturing support
Why combine Western design with Chinese manufacturing?
Our Western design team focuses on user needs, product differentiation and aesthetics, while our local team in China ensures efficient engineering, supplier coordination and scalable production.
Can Design2Gather develop a product that can be produced at scale?
Yes. We design products with mass production in mind from the start, considering materials, components, manufacturing processes and production efficiency.
What is the goal of the product check?
The product check is the first step to reduce development risk. It assesses whether your idea has sufficient market potential, technical feasibility and commercial opportunity before investing in full development.
What happens after a successful product check?
After a positive outcome, we can continue developing the product through industrial design, engineering, prototyping, production preparation and manufacturing.
How long does product development take?
The timeline depends on the complexity of the product. A Product Check takes 4 weeks. The full development timeline is defined at the end of the Product Check and varies based on design complexity, engineering requirements, certification and production needs.
Where does production take place?
Production takes place in China through our local team and established manufacturing network. We manage supplier communication, production preparation and quality control locally.
Can Design2Gather also help with packaging, branding and marketing materials?
Yes. Depending on the project requirements, we can support brand development, packaging design, product visuals and other assets needed to successfully launch the product.
How do you protect my product idea?
Before discussing confidential details, we can sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Intellectual property ownership and responsibilities are agreed before starting development.
What does product development cost?
Costs depend on the complexity of the product and the required development stages. We start with a Product Check (€ 2,500) to define the opportunity, required investment and next steps.
For what type of products can Design2Gather support development?
We help develop a wide range of consumer products across categories. During an introduction call, we discuss your idea, target market and requirements to determine the best approach.
Do I need a fully developed product idea before contacting Design2Gather?
No. Your idea does not need to be fully developed. A clear description of the problem you want to solve or the product concept you have in mind is enough to start the discussion.
How does the product development process work?
We typically start with a product check to validate the market potential, technical feasibility and commercial viability of your idea. If the opportunity is confirmed, we continue with product design, engineering, production preparation and manufacturing.
What does Design2Gather help with during product development?
We support the complete journey from idea to production, including: - Product strategy and validation - User-centered product design - Engineering and production optimization - Supplier selection and production management - Quality control and manufacturing support
Why combine Western design with Chinese manufacturing?
Our Western design team focuses on user needs, product differentiation and aesthetics, while our local team in China ensures efficient engineering, supplier coordination and scalable production.
Can Design2Gather develop a product that can be produced at scale?
Yes. We design products with mass production in mind from the start, considering materials, components, manufacturing processes and production efficiency.
What is the goal of the product check?
The product check is the first step to reduce development risk. It assesses whether your idea has sufficient market potential, technical feasibility and commercial opportunity before investing in full development.
What happens after a successful product check?
After a positive outcome, we can continue developing the product through industrial design, engineering, prototyping, production preparation and manufacturing.
How long does product development take?
The timeline depends on the complexity of the product. A Product Check takes 4 weeks. The full development timeline is defined at the end of the Product Check and varies based on design complexity, engineering requirements, certification and production needs.
Where does production take place?
Production takes place in China through our local team and established manufacturing network. We manage supplier communication, production preparation and quality control locally.
Can Design2Gather also help with packaging, branding and marketing materials?
Yes. Depending on the project requirements, we can support brand development, packaging design, product visuals and other assets needed to successfully launch the product.
How do you protect my product idea?
Before discussing confidential details, we can sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Intellectual property ownership and responsibilities are agreed before starting development.
What does product development cost?
Costs depend on the complexity of the product and the required development stages. We start with a Product Check (€ 2,500) to define the opportunity, required investment and next steps.