From Concept to Retail-Ready, Plan A is the only Product Development Company you’ll need
At Plan A, we specialise in bringing consumer products to market, working with our clients from concept through to the finished product. Our structured process enables clients to develop and launch innovative and environmentally conscious products, minimising project investment costs and maximising product potential.
How we help
Unlike other design and development consultants, we can manage the product development process from start to finish, helping to make it as stress-free as possible. We manage the scope of work to define the project detail as well as the design and development side of it.
Maybe you’re part way through the product development journey and need an expert partner to help overcome some snags? We support projects at any point of the journey too.
As we bring your concept to life, we’ll also manage the tooling process, factory sourcing and management which includes factory audits and compliance. We put transparency at the forefront of every project we work on.
What we do
We’re proud of our track record of bringing popular products to market and our success comes from the way we work as a product development consultancy;
Product Development Strategy
We help you create a solid strategy to market including product roadmap and critical path management.
Product Design
We help you apply a structured process to product development, sourcing, and compliance, with a planet-first approach.
Product Sourcing
Our experienced team will work to source suitable materials and the right manufacturers for your product. We always source ethically.
Prototypes & Samples
Our design team works with industry-standard CAD software, Solid Works, so your prototype will be ready for engineering.
Compliance & Testing
Compliance is at the heart of everything we do, and we have access to multiple global testing houses to deliver successful outcomes.
Production Management
We work with sustainable and reliable manufacturing partners to build lasting relationships and ensure the best possible outcome.
Why choose Plan A
We help in building and delivering global product & brand strategy, particularly in the nursery and toy pre-school space, where we have stacks of experience and trusted partners.
Full-service product development company
We can work with teams from concept to ‘retail-ready’, helping you with the whole process from the start.
Already started your product development? We can pick up the project at whatever point you need us.
Environmentally driven
We have a planet-first approach to projects developed with Resource Futures↗ to ensure we source and develop in a sustainable way.
Avoid potential bumps in the road
We build first-class product road maps so your product journey has a solid strategy to follow. This reduces any potential errors, saving time and money.
A flexible plug-in resource
We act as an extension of your team, wherever you are in the process, working closely to overcome obstacles and keep your product development on track. We’ll keep communication strong and make sure everyone is informed at each step.
Our latest projects
We’ve been lucky enough to work with some of the best brands on the high street, helping develop their ideas into great products.
Silver Cross
Developing a feeding set for toddlers with a trusted British brand.
Dingle Dangle
A unique 3-in-1 sensory play set for babies created with the co-founders of a new brand.
Baby DC
A new collection of baby products for the UK and Canadian markets.
“I can highly recommend their management, development and commerciality.”
— Nick Paxton, CEO, Silver Cross
We have a planet-first approach
We are committed to putting the planet first and have worked with circular economy experts, Green Gain, to improve our own knowledge around sustainability. This means we consciously source materials and consider processes and the location of production carefully to reduce carbon emissions where possible.
This enables us to provide sustainable project options to our clients, putting the environment and circular economy at the forefront of their business strategy too.
“Their attitude from day one has been one of working towards mutual success and building a long-term business relationship with constructive suggestions to bring commercial products to market.”
— Richard Bamforth, Director of Sales, DCUK Ltd
What you can expect
We also offer expertise in product strategy planning and can take control of your product development roadmap or offer a level of support– whatever your team needs to succeed.
We’ll work to develop opportunities to extend current categories or enter new product areas if your product pushes the boundaries. We’ll also make sure all developments are on-brand and that there is consumer demand for your product before it goes to market.
Talk to us
Whether you’re at the start of your product development journey or stuck at a hurdle, we’re here to help you progress.
