nekuda dm 2014 - integrated, design, engineer technology, business innovation
DESCRIPTION
Nekuda Design Management is a team of Designers, Engineers & Business Innovators, creating with & for clients & partners innovative & disruptive consumer products & Apps, from problem definitions through production line establishment. Combining world class user & use case sensitivities with manufacturing, costing & functional engineering knowhow, we help fit solutions to problems, and optimize hard and soft requirements, with smart trade-offs. Our integrated work for global brands has created for clients new product sales of over $20B.TRANSCRIPT
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We are a full turnkey product development firm. Driven by a multi-disciplinary team of product design, engineering & business innovation experts.
ABOUT NEKUDA
WHO WE ARE
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ABOUT NEKUDA
WHAT WE DO
On the coast of Tel-Aviv, at the heart of “start-up nation”. We specialize in transforming new technologies into category leading product solutions, responding to emerging needs.
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APPROACH
We believe that a successful product development process requires the correct balance of observation, innovation & implementation to serve as an engine for company growth.
ABOUT NEKUDA
Family for Strauss Water (Tami 4) Industrial design: NewDealDesign LLC
Product development: Nekuda DM
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KEY BENEFITS ABOUT NEKUDA
Our methodical & time-tested process is geared to maximizing innovation-driven business success while minimizing development risks.
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VALUE PROPOSITION NEKUDA DM
Innovation Tech & trend research Technology & production scouting Opportunity Framing & roadmap Value proposition & Positioning Product & consumable revenue models IP creation & strategy
Design Branded Industrial Design (ID) Interaction & User Experience (IxD, UX) Packaging & out of box experience Design to cost & for manufacturing (DFM)
Business B2B & B2C business modeling Investor Pitch building & Storyboarding Pitch branding & visual identity Global market & industry network reach
Engineering Product & technology roadmap Development & engineering services Functional (thermal, mechanism) Prototyping Core technology Proof of Concept (alpha) Work-like look like prototypes (beta)
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PRODUCT DEFINITION
DESIGN INNOVATION PROCESS
Opportunity framing Initial idea generation Core tech. validation
Solution Architecture Product roadmap
Product definition
Conceptual industrial design Conceptual engineering design Design validation process definition
ID freeze Part design Production validation Process definition
Design validation to comply with product definition (tests on prototypes)
Production file Production validation to comply with production file
Strategic Alignment Marketing requirements User/Stakeholder profiles Value Proposition HW/SW definition
Key use cases User Interaction BrandUX strategy
Business model & P&L User value storytelling Pitch building for investors Branded design positioning Design themes concept development
BOM & NRE Cost refinement UX library (Icons & Screens)
Demo development User evaluation Design validation & finalization
Beta version Programming support Specs. documentation
CONCEPTS WORKING PROTOTYPE PRODUCT LAUNCH
ABOUT NEKUDA
BUSINESS
INNOVATION
ENGINEERING
DESIGN
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IM500 > ALTEC LANSING
NO!NO! > RADIANCY
CHARGING STATION > BETTER PLACE STOP & POSE > ULTRAGEN
TDK> MINI CUBE 2012 TOOL BOX LINE > STANLEY WASTE MANAGEMENT > VILEDA
BUSINESS DESIGN ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
COOL BAR > KETER GARDENING
PRIMO > STRAUSS WATER FAMILY > STRAUSS WATER
EMATRIX > SYNERON
AIRGENT > PERFACTION
CAPABILITIES ABOUT NEKUDA
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IM500 > ALTEC LANSING
NO!NO! > RADIANCY
CHARGING STATION > BETTER PLACE STOP & POSE > ULTRAGEN
TDK> MINI CUBE 2012 TOOL BOX LINE > STANLEY WASTE MANAGEMENT > VILEDA COOL BAR > KETER GARDENING
PRIMO > STRAUSS WATER FAMILY > STRAUSS WATER
EMATRIX > SYNERON
AIRGENT > PERFACTION
CAPABILITIES ABOUT NEKUDA
BUSINESS DESIGN ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
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ABOUT NEKUDA
PRODUCT INNOVATION IN A GLOBAL SCALE
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ABOUT NEKUDA
INNOVATION IN A GLOBAL SCALE
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RECENT PROJECTS
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COOL BAR for KETER
Innovative outdoor hosting experience Nekuda re-defined the product to fit a lifestyle of outdoor hosting use case. Then Nekuda re-engineered the product to meet the requirements of the use case, innovating a weight bearing locking mechanism & creating an assembly for shipping. The Cool Bar design achieved sales of millions of units.
Ot Haitzov design award
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ONE-TOUCH TOOL BOX LINE for STANLEY
Reinventing the toolbox icon Our designers & engineers applied deep Polypropelene injection knowhow, to break the “box with a lid” paradigm. Incorporating the auto-latch & storage compartments features in an iconic integrated continuous form. The One Touch Toolbox family received warm reviews for its seamless usability & design.
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Dynamic Inventory Management System An innovative RFID ecosystem for tool tracking& inventory management Ecosystem designed to fit to the harsh environments and demanding use scenarios of construction sites.
DIMS for STANLEY
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WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS for VILEDA PROFESSIONAL Rothopro & Nekuda strategic partnership created an innovative range of waste bins; Defined & designed to provide improved durability and usability with a premium look & feel. State-of-the-art metallic IML technology was developed & implemented on selected bins. The design was instrumental in the strategic agreement signed between Rothopro and Vileda Professional.
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IM500 for ALTEC LANSING
Design & development of Altec’s portable iPod docking line of products. The IM500 dock addresses versatile lifestyle & use patterns, balancing style & performance. Engineered slim and designed clean to echo the iPod Nano.
1.2 Million units 2007 No.2 on Apple store
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MINI CUBE 2012 for TDK
The Mini Cube sound box by TDK, connects to smart phones wireless and incorporates TDK proprietary innovative wireless charging.
CES 2012 Innovation Award Winner
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MINI CUBE 2012 for TDK
The Mini Cube sound box by TDK, connects to smart phones wireless and incorporates TDK proprietary innovative wireless charging.
CES 2012 Innovation Award Winner
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TCS3200 for TOMMYCA
A detachable bike mounted sound system designed specifically for the bicycle rider. It provides an enhanced biking experience by combining an mp3 player, radio and lights with a one-click UI. Simple, honest and rugged design provides directional high-quality sound and safe interaction on the go.
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TCS3200 for TOMMYCA
The TCS is a detachable bike mounted sound system designed specifically for the bicycle rider. It provides an enhanced biking experience by combining an mp3 player, radio and lights with a one-click UI. Simple, honest and rugged design provides directional high-quality sound and safe interaction on the go.
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SOMA for XtremeMac
Sound & charging dock for the ExtremeMac user that harmonizes the clutter, with an adaptable solution for MacBook, iPhone & iPod product families.
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Plug locking mechanism Development of various mechanism Leading global standardization (IEC)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION for BETTER PLACE
Strategic planning & product design engineering: Nekuda DM ID : NewDealDesign LLC
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NEGEV for QUALCOMM
Innovative key-fob combining functionality of emergency call center activation & speed-dialing to three dedicated numbers. Product design is optimized for emergency use pattern, with a compact, robust and sleek look & feel.
Ot Haitzov design award
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Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor sustainable & environment friendly products Design award
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Wireless WiMax VOIP product line for indoor use. 1st Alvarion venture into domestic market An innovative chimney-chamber based heat dispensing scheme enables a clean look & feel.
SI SERVICE GATEWAY for ALVARION
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EMATRIX for Syneron LTD.
Clinical desktop appliance for skin rejuvenation. Professional, approachable design optimized for high-end dermatologists’ clinics. The light weight, cost effective product configuration fits in the clinic environment and supports use scenarios & environmental requirements .
Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor Equipment products design award
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STOP & POSE for ULTRAGEN
Personal anti-aging skin care technology product line. STOP for the face and POSE for the body. A gender neutral design inspired by premium jewelry. Stop & Pose bring professional skin care treatment into the home in a handheld, personal form factor.
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No!No! for RADIANCY
Innovative Hair Removal appliance. Patented technology enable pain-free hair removal. The design exploits the new technology while preserving the brand’s cosmetics identity. Designed to be mass produced.
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No!No! for RADIANCY
Innovative Hair Removal appliance. Patented technology enable pain-free hair removal. The design exploits the new technology while preserving the brand’s cosmetics identity. Designed to be mass produced.
EXTENSIVE MEDIA COVERAGE. OVER $500 MIL. SOLD TO DATE. WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION.
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FAMILY for STRAUSS WATER (TAMI 4)
Family is an advanced water- cooling/heating & filtration system that has become a break out success establishing a new category. Tami bar Family was designed specifically for home and small business. OVER 100K UNITS SOLD ANNUALLY. TAMI4 HOLDS OVER 85% OF THE ISRAEL WATER PURIFIER MARKET.
Strategic planning & product design engineering:Nekuda DM ID : NewDealDesign LLC
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PRIMO for STRAUSS WATER (TAMI 4)
Next generation, high performing Tami bar. Primo is an advanced kitchen appliance assigned to purify and serve water for home & small business.
Strategic planning & product design engineering:Nekuda DM ID : NewDealDesign LLC
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Fields of expertise:
NEKUDA DM HMD
Consumer Products Safety & defense R&D
Water Appliances DIY & Professional User Experience (UX)
Medical & Aesthetic Consumer Electronics (CE)
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PASSION. THE REST WILL FOLLOW.
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Nekuda DM THANK YOU.