Services
We offer a complete design process for clients who need a product developed. We work with you where our expertise is needed. That covers not only industrial product development, but also the visual side for marketing and product presentation. For a more complete experience of your product and brand, we combine this with service design and interaction design. Read more about the team behind the work.
Product design
Product development and concept development
Industrial design, CAD and production readiness
Electronics design
For products with electronics we have the resources and competence to develop circuit boards, schematics, component selection, placement, production readiness and documentation. In close collaboration with experienced electronics engineers and a manufacturer in Østfold we can also take circuit series production locally.
Circuit design
Schematics, component selection, validation and design review.
PCB design
2–8+ layer layout, EMC-aware routing, DFM and clean documentation.
Firmware development
Arduino/ESP32/ESP8266 — from prototype to stable releases.
Form follows function. Still.
Process
The full product development cycle can be described in six main phases, each with smaller steps. The process is often not linear, but spiral-shaped: in dialogue with the client we run iterations, offer variations and develop solutions.
Analysis
user research, market research, field study, mapping, requirements specification
Concept development
sketching, idea development, concept development, solution proposals, quick visualizations
Form development
detailed sketches, 3D model, form exploration, function analysis, material choice, mock-ups — see industrial design
Visualization
Quality stills, animation, images and video, use in context and surroundings
Prototype
Physical testing: ergonomics, form, functions, materials, design language, use situations. Read how to make a prototype
Validation
Confirm and validate choices, final CAD model, tolerances, production costing, production prep, technical drawings. See from invention to production
What we do
Concept development
Help defining, developing and finishing a concept that meets user needs
User research
Find the user’s core needs that the product should solve
Mapping
Gather information about the product and competition to find a strategic solution
3D visualization
Visualization and product renders for marketing and presentations. See our projects
Workshops
Plan and facilitate workshops to gather insights and feedback from users
UI-design
User interface design for products with on-screen interaction
3D modeling
CAD modeling with Fusion 360 or SolidWorks
DFM
Design for manufacturability — adapting for efficient and cost-effective production.
Prototyping
Build prototypes to test form, ergonomics, function and materials. Read more in the prototype guide
Series production
Help connecting with local manufacturing suppliers and follow-up with production planning
Packaging design
Packaging, wrapping, label design and product instructions
3D-printing
Fast prototype production with 3D printers or CNC machines
Production
Help coordinating with manufacturers and follow-up
Circuit design
Schematics, component selection, validation, PCB, 2–8+ layer layout, EMC-aware routing.
Workshops and production
Workshop
We have access to a wide range of workshops for wood, metal, plastic and textile development, including 3D printers and CNC machines for prototypes or small-batch products.
Production in Norway
We are in dialogue with potential partners for production in Norway and actively building contacts for more varied production types — with local labour and Norwegian raw materials where possible, for shorter and safer transport routes and more sustainable production.
Production abroad
We work with companies that have their own production in China, long experience with shipping and logistics to Europe, and certified validation against relevant standards — from CE marking and production testing to quality control before shipment.
In parallel we are talking with several suppliers in Europe and Scandinavia, expanding capacity across materials and volumes — so we can find the right solution for prototypes, low-volume runs and larger series.
What product development will be like for you
In every project we focus on clear communication with the client throughout. We aim to act as partners and show that we care about your success. That is why we work closely with you and use our competence and experience to make the path from idea to launch more realistic. See example work on our project pages.
We help startups, founders and companies in Norway with industrial design, product design and product development. Our competence can support every phase: concept development, prototyping and visualization — and what it takes to succeed in the market.
Why Formaa with two a’s? Because “forma” was taken — so we added an a. It does not change what we can do. Formaa delivers services in Oslo, Akershus (Viken), Buskerud and Østfold with personal consultation and hands-on prototype collaboration, and supports the rest of Norway digitally. You can get one engaged design team across all phases, or stand-alone services where you need them. See pricing or send a request via the contact form.
Learn more about product development
How we proceed
After you send a request, we contact you to schedule our first meeting — in person or online:
A consultation to understand what you need help with. We listen carefully, take notes and ask questions to understand you as well as possible.
We prepare an execution plan with a price estimate and timeline and send it to you by email.
You choose whether to accept the offer, suggest changes, or decline.