The process of developing a product is long and can be difficult at times so it isn’t uncommon to get stuck at one point or another. Even experienced product developers and inventors get stuck every now and then. When we feel stuck, it can cause stress, reduced levels of motivation and slow down the progress towards what we want to achieve. But getting stuck also helps us see things in a different light and try a different approach. Without a doubt, there are numerous innovative ideas in the present moment that find themselves in a stagnant phase. This is why we have collated 6 of the more common reasons why a physical product development can get stuck and how to approach these in order to move forward.

As the development of your product progresses, the focus starts shifting towards finding a good manufacturer. Before looking at specific manufacturers, you should make a couple of wider decisions - one of them being where you want to produce your products. In recent years, a heated debate has emerged surrounding the choice between domestic and overseas manufacturing.

Businesses have two main options when they decide to develop a product - they can either build an in-house team or hire a product development agency (although a mix of the two could also be an option depending on circumstances). Both options have their pros and cons. With this in mind, we will be as impartial as we can as we'll be discussing why a product development agency might be the right choice for you.