What is the best crowdfunding site for invention makers? Let’s crunch some numbers. As of April 2021, more than 5.75 billion dollars has been pledged to Kickstarter projects. Let’s say... Read More

Advertisements. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Ok fine, I know a few people who’d argue you could live without them. But ask any successful business owner and... Read More

Invention makers need a value proposition for their product, there’s no question about this. Because at the heart of every successful product business is an incredibly compelling hook that the... Read More

If you are a human being reading this article, you’ve probably eaten something from McDonald’s at least once – maybe even reluctantly. Strange way to start an article, we know.... Read More

Hold up. Didn’t we just cover this topic? Surely there isn’t much of a difference to how invention makers profile customers and create customer segments, right?  While they sound similar,... Read More

You know when you meet someone for the first time and you’re pleasantly surprised to find out that both of you share a mutual friend? When you start talking about... Read More

Idea? Check. Meeting with Mako Design? Booked. Anything else? Well, that’s totally up to you! Mako Design tailors product development services for startups, small manufacturers, and inventors. So we make... Read More

A few weeks ago we introduced you to the business plan to effectively communicate your product idea. It’s a great first look for new inventors, business owners, and startups to... Read More