Product Development & Design

bb7 is one of the original product development firms with over 70 years of experience across all seven continents. And we’re just getting started.

90% of our clients return for more. They value the talent and capabilities found only at bb7.

We satisfy clients across many industries and specialize in the Medical, Consumer and Commercial sectors. They rely on our cross-functional teams to develop products primed for production, feasibility and market success.

+ Research

We perform qualitative and quantitative research using proven methodologies. Our global research methods include ethnography, in-depth interviews, conjoint analysis and more.

  • Design Research
  • Ethnographic Research
  • Market Research
  • Technology Research + Feasibility Studies
  • Preliminary Requirements Analysis
+ Design

We deliver user-centered industrial design to create feasible solutions. We provide more than awesome ideas in pretty packages; we transform our awesome ideas into manufacturable, profitable products.

  • Visual Brand Language
  • User centered design
  • Industrial + graphic design
  • Ergonomics
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • CAD Modeling
  • Concept Realization + Proof of Concept
+ Engineering

Proven experience in world-class engineering is foundational for product development execution, and we’ve got it. Advanced engineering capabilities are the cornerstone of our organization and are all under one roof.

  • Design for Manufacturability
  • System Architecture Development
  • Materials Engineering
  • Engineering Solution Ideation
  • Digital + Analog Electronics Hardware Design
  • Languages: C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, Python, Javascript, others
  • OS Environments: Linux, Windows, Free RTOS, smx RTOS
  • Wireless: Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa
+ Prototyping + Testing

From foam mock-ups to functional production-quality prototypes, our models enable project communication and product evaluation. We use a variety of techniques including hand sculpting, rapid prototyping (Polyjet, FDM, SLA, SLS and more), PCB assemblies and wire harness assemblies.

  • Form, Fit + Function Prototypes
  • Form study model development
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Machining
  • Assembly
+ analysis & testing

From user research to engineering feasibility to pre-production verification and custom testing are critical for your product success. We have 10,000 square feet dedicated to the fabrication of custom test fixtures.

  • Custom Testing: Protocol Development + Fixture Design + Fabrication + Test Summary Reports
  • Verification + Validation Testing
  • Life Cycle Testing
  • Teardown Analysis
  • Material Testing
  • Espec Chamber
  • Shellabs Chamber
  • Programmable Humidity + Temperature Chamber

LEARN MORE ABOUT CUSTOM TESTING

+ Committed to Quality

We take client satisfaction very seriously. Our Quality Management System (QMS) was developed by a team of elite engineers including a manned spaceflight veteran and a Skunkworks alum. We’re that serious about the quality of our work.

Our standards are high so we can continue to satisfy our clients’ needs and surpass expectations.

Ask About our QMS

+ Research

We perform qualitative and quantitative research using proven methodologies. Our global research methods include ethnography, in-depth interviews, conjoint analysis and more.

  • Design Research
  • Ethnographic Research
  • Market Research
  • Technology Research + Feasibility Studies
  • Preliminary Requirements Analysis

+ Engineering

Proven experience in world-class engineering is foundational for product development execution, and we’ve got it. Advanced engineering capabilities are the cornerstone of our organization and are all under one roof.

  • Design for Manufacturability
  • System Architecture Development
  • Materials Engineering
  • Engineering Solution Ideation
  • Digital + Analog Electronics Hardware Design
  • Languages: C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, Python, Javascript, others
  • OS Environments: Linux, Windows, Free RTOS, smx RTOS
  • Wireless: Bluetooth, WiFi, LoRa

+ Prototyping + Testing

From foam mock-ups to functional production-quality prototypes, our models enable project communication and product evaluation. We use a variety of techniques including hand sculpting, rapid prototyping (Polyjet, FDM, SLA, SLS and more), PCB assemblies and wire harness assemblies.

  • Form, Fit + Function Prototypes
  • Form study model development
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Machining
  • Assembly
Developing a formula to simulate perspiration for a product test

+ analysis & testing

From user research to engineering feasibility to pre-production verification and custom testing are critical for your product success. We have 10,000 square feet dedicated to the fabrication of custom test fixtures.

  • Custom Testing: Protocol Development + Fixture Design + Fabrication + Test Summary Reports
  • Verification + Validation Testing
  • Life Cycle Testing
  • Teardown Analysis
  • Material Testing
  • Espec Chamber
  • Shellabs Chamber
  • Programmable Humidity + Temperature Chamber

LEARN MORE ABOUT CUSTOM TESTING

+ Committed to Quality

We take client satisfaction very seriously. Our Quality Management System (QMS) was developed by a team of elite engineers including a manned spaceflight veteran and a Skunkworks alum. We’re that serious about the quality of our work.

Our standards are high so we can continue to satisfy our clients’ needs and surpass expectations.

Ask About our QMS

Check out our work.

What happens when our expert project managers join our pedigreed researchers, designers, engineers and scientists? Happy clients and successful products!

Explore Our Work Highlights