We are Fullform, an award-winning industrial design team, working from early concept, through to fully explored and perfectly formed products.
Our process and approach are underpinned by experience and insight and driven by curiosity, creativity and engineering excellence.
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Ian Coggle
Fullform (formerly HJC Design) have been a pleasure to work with, the team are thorough and excellent communicators (especially Josh). They have a wide range of expertise, as demonstrated by their extensive portfolio of work. Highly recommended. More...
What do you love most about your job?
At Fullform, we love taking innovative concepts and turning them into tangible, functional designs. The most rewarding part of our job is seeing the impact our 3D mechanical design and engineering work has on our clients' products. We thrive on the challenge of solving complex problems and delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations. Collaborating as a team to bring ideas to life and drive innovation is what we enjoy the most.
What inspired you to start your own business?
We were inspired to start Fullform by a passion for combining creativity and engineering to solve real-world problems. We saw a need for a service that could bridge the gap between innovative design and practical manufacturing. By starting our own business, we wanted to offer a more hands-on, collaborative approach to 3D mechanical design and engineering, where we could fully engage with clients to bring their ideas to life. The drive to innovate and make a tangible impact in various industries motivated us to build Fullform.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients should choose Fullform because we offer a unique blend of creativity, precision, and practicality in our 3D mechanical design and engineering services. We’re committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions tailored to meet specific needs. Our hands-on approach ensures close collaboration, enabling us to understand and solve your challenges effectively. With a strong focus on manufacturability and cost-efficiency, we turn your ideas into reality, making sure your products stand out in the market.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, we can provide our 3D mechanical design and engineering services online and remotely. We collaborate with clients via Teams calls for meetings and project discussions. All design documents, 3D models, and other materials can be shared securely online. This allows us to work efficiently with clients, regardless of their location, ensuring seamless communication and project delivery.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
To ensure customer safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, we've implemented enhanced sanitation procedures, adopted contactless service options, and provided PPE for our staff. Additionally, a lot of our work can be done online, via email, and through Teams calls, minimizing the need for in-person interactions and reducing the risk of infection. We follow all relevant guidelines and regulations to create a safe environment for everyone.
Market Research & User Analysis
Unearth the secrets of the market with Fullform's comprehensive market research and user analysis services, guiding you towards strategic product success.
As a renowned product design consultancy in Sheffield, we excel in thorough market research and user analysis, a vital step for developing products that resonate with market trends.
Our specialised strategy focusses on identifying current market dynamics, comprehending consumer needs, and highlighting opportunities for enhancement in existing products. Integrating these insights with our progressive design methodology, we ensure your product achieves distinction in the market and fulfills user expectations based on merit.
Concept Generation
Fullform specialises in the art of concept generation, where creativity meets practicality to revolutionise your product's future.
At Fullform, we specialise in offering class leading product design and innovation. Our concept generation process is designed to transform your new product into market-ready solutions.
We create diverse concepts, each with a unique style and aesthetic that not only enhances your brand but also optimises user experience. Balancing innovative design with practical manufacturing, our approach is focused on developing feasible, high-quality and cost-effective product concepts.
Every design we propose is a blend of creativity, functionality, and manufacturability – tailored to redefine market standards and elevate your product’s appeal.
Concept Refinement
Fullform is dedicated to meticulously refining your chosen product concept, ensuring it achieves its full potential in both functionality and design.
A thorough concept refinement phase can make or break a project. Here, functionality and aesthetics are enhanced further, diving deeper into the details to ensure a smooth road to market.
Our process includes integrating features from multiple initial concepts, exploring various colour schemes, and unveiling branding possibilities – ensuring the final design is not only visually striking, but also functionally superior.
This stage is crucial in perfecting the product for market readiness, aligning with both brand identity and consumer expectations.
3D Renderings
Fullform takes product visualisation to the next level with our advanced 3D rendering services, transforming concepts into lifelike digital representations.
Fullform’s 3D rendering services transform your ideas into stunning visual imagery, offering a cost-effective alternative to physical prototypes for certain usecases. Our high-quality, photorealistic 3D product
visualisations enhance customer engagement, improve design decision-making, and increase sales potential through stunning marketing imagery.
This service creates dynamic, realistic product imagery, highlighting features in a way traditional photography can’t match. Ideal for both marketing and product development, our 3D renderings are an essential tool for businesses seeking innovative product visualisation solutions, aiding in informed customer decisions and reducing product return rates.
Product Animations
Fullform offers captivating animation services that elevate the presentation and explanation of your products, making complex concepts and principles easily understandable from every angle.
Animations at Fullform serve as a powerful tool for conveying your product’s design and functionality in a dynamic and engaging manner. Animations are perfect for presentations, investor pitches, installation instructions and informative content – helping to secure funding and explain product intricacies.
Our expertly crafted animations illustrate how products work in real-time, providing a deeper understanding that goes beyond static images. This approach not only aids effective communication, but also marketing and educational efforts – making it a vital asset for businesses seeking to showcase their products innovatively.
With Fullform’s animation services, your product’s story is told in a visually compelling way, enhancing viewer engagement and comprehension, crucial for investor persuasion and customer education.
Product Photography
Fullform's product photography service masterfully captures the essence of your products, offering a detailed and realistic glimpse into design and functionality.
Emphasising precision and quality, Fullform’s professional product photography showcases your prototypes and finished products in their best light. Our approach to photography is integral for both marketing initiatives and documenting the product development journey, providing a tangible representation of your ideas from concept to completion.
By capturing high quality detailed imagery, we highlight the intricacies of your product’s design and features, aiding in effective communication with stakeholders and consumers alike. Our high-quality photographs complement our 3D rendering services, offering a real-world perspective that enriches the overall product visualisation experience. Whether used for showcasing in digital platforms, investor presentations, marketing materials or exhibitions. Fullform’s product photography services ensure your products are visualised in a manner that is both engaging and informative, effectively capturing the journey of your product’s development.
Manfuacturing Expertise
Fullform's extensive experience in various manufacturing techniques shapes the foundation of our design approach.
At Fullform, our expertise in product design is bolstered by our extensive experience in manufacturing technologies, such as injection molding, die casting, blow molding, and sheet metal fabrication. We skillfully balance the intricacies of tool architecture and build them into the design, managing complex projects that involve numerous components and large-scale assemblies, ensuring the delivery of functional, aesthetic, and manufacturable solutions.
Technical Drawings
We harness the power of 2D technical drawings.
We leverage 2D technical drawings and BOMs to highlight key manufacturing tolerances, define assembly and process methods, and strictly define the colour, material and finish (CMF) of every component – giving you full control of the manufacturing process.
2D technical drawings are essential for accurate product manufacturing. Our process involves detailing every aspect of a product’s design, from its dimensions and tolerances to material specifications. These drawings serve as a critical communication tool between our designers and manufacturers, ensuring each part is produced exactly to specification. With a focus on technical accuracy and clarity, our drawings streamline the manufacturing process, preventing costly errors and ensuring quality in every component we design.
Manufacturer Liason
Fullform excels in enhancing manufacturing processes with our expert liaison services, ensuring a smooth, efficient route through production.
We deeply understand the crucial role of supplier and manufacturer liaison in product development. Our team actively collaborates with all manufacturers and suppliers to streamline the production process to their needs.
With a wealth of experience in overseeing manufacturing stages, including on-site visits both locally and internationally, we ensure everything aligns perfectly with the original design intent and specification.
Our involvement drastically reduces lead time, removes potential manufacturing errors and optimises the tool making and production process, embodying our commitment to delivering quality products efficiently and effectively.
Sample Inspection
Fullform specialises in conducting detailed sample inspections to guarantee each product meets our high standards of quality and functionality.
Our sample inspection rigorously tests and evaluates parts manufactured through processes like injection molding. We focus on ensuring the fit of each part, its functionality, and tolerance are up to our high standards.
While minimising alterations is key, our team adeptly identifies and corrects any production issues, enhancing the overall quality and precision of the manufacturing process. This vital step guarantees that every manufactured component aligns flawlessly with our design intentions and meets our stringent quality criteria.
3D CAD - Design for Manaufacture
At Fullform, we specialise in 3D mechanical design and engineering, turning your ideas into precise and practical solutions. We take complex concepts and develop them into detailed 3D models, ensuring every mechanical component is designed with functionality and manufacturability in mind.
Our 3D mechanical design services are tailored to suit your specific needs. We use advanced engineering techniques and a strong understanding of real-world applications to create designs that meet the highest standards. Whether you're developing a new product or improving an existing one, we focus on making the design process efficient and cost-effective.