アイ・シー・アイデザイン研究所 List of Products and Services

Responsible for the design development of a portable ultrasound diagnostic device. Designed the body shape and control panel based on ergonomics. ● Delicate shape verification and prototyping using 3D CAD ● Robustness and lightweight design intended for field use ● Display tilt design to enhance visibility While being mindful of trust and cleanliness, I brought it together in an elegant tone that matches the brand image.

• Mechanical Design

"I want to create original products that utilize our company's technology, processing methods, materials, and know-how." "I want to create our own products, but I can't do the design or planning, and selling them in-house is difficult." "I have this idea, but how can I make it a reality?" "I want to commercialize it, but I want to develop it in as small a lot as possible." "I can't break free from the design image I've had until now." "I want to differentiate through design in product renewal." There are various reasons to consider advancing product development. So, how should we proceed with product development? *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

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Thinking about developing products and promoting new product plans means that there must be new ideas, improvements to existing products, or triggers for these initiatives. I believe that each company has various backgrounds and circumstances. Once you decide to proceed, let's start examining it from various angles. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

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Once the "purpose" of the project is clear, the next step is to verify whether the areas of expertise and specialized skills are being utilized. Each company has its own areas of expertise and specialized skills, and the same applies to individuals. If product development can leverage these, it can lead to greater success. If the product utilizes the skills and knowledge that have been honed and accumulated over a long period, it will result in a more differentiated product. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.*

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In large companies, there are many development cases, and both experience and know-how are accumulated. However, in small and medium-sized enterprises, product development is not frequently requested. Therefore, when they do want to make a request, they often struggle with how to choose a design office and how to make the request. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.*

• Other services

I picked up processed samples and material samples from our company's "warehouse" in preparation for a meeting to kick off the new project. Various samples are lined up as if it were a model shop or an antique store, and there are several boxes called "anything boxes." At first glance, the samples may seem like junk, but they are a valuable asset to me. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

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I want original products. I receive inquiries about products that sell well. All the products developed and sold by I.C.I Design Institute have obtained patents, trademarks, and design rights, and have won many awards. Original products are valuable because there are no precedents. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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To create a product that users find "easy to use," it is essential to thoroughly consider the user's "methods of use" and "places of use." If it is an item that is held in hand, factors such as ease of grip and weight must be taken into account. Additionally, if it is something that is frequently taken out from storage, considerations for ease of storage and ease of access must also be examined. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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Incorporating the traditions, commitments, and spirit that the company has cultivated into products, we create items that speak to the users. Design is the act of supporting how to "infuse those spirits and feelings into the product" and how to "communicate them to the users." For example, the "Kiss series," which does not spill its contents even when turned upside down, was born from caregiving experience. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.

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"I want to create something, so I thought I would ask a designer." However, did you know that there are various "specialties" even within the term "designer"? You might be thinking of designers who create printed materials like posters and catalogs, or those who design websites. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related link. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

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What should small and medium-sized enterprises do to grow in the coming era? Sometimes, the capabilities of each company alone are insufficient. The key to growth lies in whether they can collaborate with individuals or companies that possess the appropriate wisdom and knowledge, and how extensive their network is. Simply participating in cross-industry networking events to increase connections is a simplistic approach. The information and connections gained from randomly attending networking events are only a small part of what is needed. It is essential to fundamentally understand your company's "purpose" and "strategy," and to refine your ability to seek out companies that possess the technologies you lack, using a well-developed information network. *For more detailed content of the article, please refer to the related links. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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The I.C.I Design Research Institute is a product design office established in Osaka in 1983. With the concept of "designing smiles," we provide comprehensive support from user-centered design and product development to production. Even small and medium-sized enterprises that are developing their own products for the first time can feel at ease. We leverage our extensive experience in product development to realize "visualization of issues," "information sharing," and "rapid response to customer needs" in design and structure, leading to product commercialization. 【Frequently Asked Inquiries】 ■ I have an idea, but I can't do "design" or "engineering." I don't know where to start. ■ I want to create "something new" using the equipment and materials we have in-house. ■ I want to develop products with minimal costs. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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In design, the shape, function, materials, and their processing methods have a very important relationship. The precision and quality of products, as well as the speed of development, are now being demanded more strictly than ever before, and designs that respond to social requests such as environmental issues are required. Given this background, it has become impossible to engage in manufacturing without understanding materials and processing methods. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more details.

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The design concept of the I.C.I Design Research Institute is considered to be "solving a certain problem by creating a tangible object using various methods." A certain problem may be assigned by the company, or it may be set by oneself depending on the situation and circumstances. *For detailed content of the article, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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When considering new projects or new products, there is a strong desire to provide users with a "rich life," to solve their problems, and to address social issues. The act of generating those projects and ideas is design. Design is about "always thinking with people at the center, finding a purpose, and creating a plan to achieve that purpose and bring it to fruition." (Quote from the Japan Design Promotion Organization) *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

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When developing a product, it is important to confidently launch it into the world, believing that it will surely be useful to many people and will receive positive evaluations. However, this belief must not be a mere assumption; it is necessary to analyze and judge based on accurate information objectively. Particularly in product development, one must be cautious of the traps of unconscious assumptions and avoid falling into the trap of "confirmation bias." *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

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Our company applies for and registers trademarks and designs, such as Nosiris and Kiss, which we develop in-house, without relying on a patent attorney. However, for patents, we consult a trusted patent attorney. We proceed in consultation with the attorney to ensure that they are established as patents and to secure rights. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

• Patent/Copyright related services

I am thinking of creating a new product, and I received an inquiry about when would be the right time to reach out. To be honest, there is no fixed timing. The right time to inquire is when you feel you want to create a good product and would like to collaborate with a designer. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.*

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"I have only been involved in BtoB until now, but I would like to create original products to sell to BtoC. This will be the first time for our company to produce them; is that okay?" I received this consultation. When I received the consultation, the first thing I discussed was that when a company becomes a manufacturer, "invisible costs will arise." *For more detailed information, you can view it through the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more details.*

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There are often times when you struggle with a headache because you can't come up with ideas at work. When you're told to generate ideas, they don't just come to you immediately. Ideas (new information) are born from: - the person's memory information - information that exists externally - stimuli gained from active exchanges of opinions. *You can view the detailed content of the article through the related links. For more information, please feel free to contact us.

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A lot refers to a term used to mean "bundle," "group," or "a collection of items," commonly used in manufacturing and logistics. It signifies the smallest unit of production and shipment of products manufactured under the same conditions. When manufacturing in a factory, production is rarely done for just one or two orders; it is mostly done in a certain quantity. This is because producing for a small quantity incurs excessive preparation, material arrangement, and management costs related to quality. *For more details, you can view the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

• plastic

"Kiss/Kiss II" is a silicone cap that won't spill even when turned upside down. It stays tightly closed under normal conditions, and when you lightly bite down to hold it, the drinking spout opens, allowing you to adjust the flow with your lip movements—achieving a revolutionary flow control. You can drink with the cap on, making it possible to drink while lying down. It won't spill even if shaken, making it perfect for children. 【Features】 ■ Fits snugly on plastic bottles ■ Won't spill even when turned upside down ■ The drinking spout closes tightly when not in contact with lips ■ UD (Universal Design) ■ Easy to clean *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• others

"Nosirisu Zero" is a ring that stimulates the senses of the mouth and hands while promoting brain development through play. Made of safe, high-quality platinum silicone with a platinum catalyst. It has a strength that won't tear even when pulled. Additionally, it has a simple shape that resists dirt accumulation, and it can be washed with water or sterilized by boiling. It is made of a soft material that won't cause injury even if a baby bites, licks, or hits their head against it. [Features] - Brain sparks from tactile sensations - Stimulates oral sensations through biting and licking - Stimulates hands through play such as gripping, flipping, and pulling - Silicone material that can be sterilized by boiling - Made in Japan *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• others

"Nosiris" is a flexible and elastic silicone educational toy. It allows for various activities such as arranging, gripping, pinching, flipping, stacking, combining, and piling up, in accordance with children's growth. Through play, it promotes the development of fine motor skills and nurtures composition ability, creativity, and concentration. It can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages, from children to adults and the elderly. 【Features】 ■ Easy and safe design for play ■ Safe to chew and step on ■ Washable and can be boiled for sterilization ■ Odorless ■ Made in Japan with strict quality control *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This is a design office based in Osaka that specializes in product design and consulting. We demonstrate our expertise in design across various scales, from product development for major manufacturers to product development for venture companies starting their businesses.

• Other contract services
• Other services

We provide design for enclosures that enhance "sensory design value" such as beauty and usability, along with design and mass production support to realize it. We can also respond to requests for "wanting to entrust the design." We comprehensively support everything from structural and mechanical design to product design and mass production through three-dimensional manufacturing. We achieve the unification of manufacturing using three-dimensional data, improvement of design quality, reduction of development time, and total cost reduction. If you have projects that require design elements including materials, colors, processing, and finishing, please feel free to contact us.

• Mechanical Design
• 3D CAD

Creation of 3D image data that makes products that do not yet exist appear "as if they are there." As a product designer presenting non-existent items, I will create realistic image CG that expresses a tangible feel. Additionally, since modeling is done using 3D CAD (such as SolidWorks), it can also be utilized for 3D printer data. This will serve as strong support for cloud funding and new business presentations. - CG Creation I will produce photorealistic computer graphics for design considerations, catalogs, 3D manuals, etc. Utilizing my know-how, I will create accurate shapes and expressive computer graphics through material texture and lighting. *Video creation is also possible upon request. - CAD Data Creation Creation of CAD data usable for 3D printers. I will create high-precision 3D CAD models for use in design, processing, analysis, construction, 3D catalogs, 3D manuals, etc.

• Other contract services
• 3D CAD
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