10 Mistakes Inventors Make (Post 4 of 10)

Mistake #4: Getting Too Attached to Your Invention

For the past couple weeks our blog has been dedicated to helping you avoid the pitfalls of new inventors. This week we present another "mistake" and how you can avoid it. The designers and engineers at frethot are here to work with you every step of the way to bring a marketable product into production. Feel free to visit our website and contact us with any questions or to get more information on how to prototype your new invention.

With all the time it takes to come up with a really good idea, draft the idea, make the modifications, and prototype, it's easy to become deeply attached to your invention. After all you have invested a lot of time (not to mention money) in this idea. And After all it is a great idea. This attachment can be dangerous: after prototyping you may find your invention doesn't work quite like you thought it would. A part that worked well in theory can often fail. This doesn't mean it's time to give up but it does mean it's time to rethink that original idea. Perhaps a different material or new part will solve the problem.

Working with frethot can help you avoid this in two ways: 1. We can give you a fresh look at your invention. 2. We can work with you to correct any problems (whether it be material selection or redesigning components) and continue moving forward. The designers and engineers of frethot have over 11 years of experience making products work. If you have any questions regarding the content of this blog or need assistance with the design, engineering, specifying for manufacturing, graphic design, packaging design, prototyping, or manufacturing of your product, please visit our website at www.frethot.com.

Check back next week to see how to avoid Mistake #5: Revealing Your Invention Too Soon (Patience is a Virtue).