Process
From brief to lit.
Every piece goes through the same 17 stages, in five phases. You see sketches, then renders, then a physical prototype in your hands before a single production unit is made.
- 01
Concept
We turn your brief into a presenter or display designed around your bottle and brand: sketches, renders and a clear scope.
Brief · Renders · Scope
- 02
Engineering
Our product designers and engineers handle structure, lighting, power and finish, and resolve every detail before anything is built.
CAD · Lighting · Materials
- 03
Production
We build to spec, from a single showpiece to volume runs, and test every piece before it ships.
Prototype · Volume runs · QC
- 04
Delivery
We handle freight and customs to venues worldwide, so the piece arrives ready to switch on.
Freight · Customs · Worldwide
The full timeline
Phase 1 of 5
Discovery
Stages 1–2
- 01
Discovery
We learn what you need: the brief, the bottle, brand and visual guidelines, references, quantities and timing. An initial call sets the scope.
Together
Together - 02
Design retainer
A design retainer opens the project and starts concept work.
You
You
Phase 2 of 5
Concept & renders
Stages 3–6
- 03
Concept sketches
Our design team explores directions in rough sketches built around your bottle and brand.
HYPE DESIGNS
HYPE DESIGNS - 04
Sketch approval
You pick a direction. We refine it and move the approved sketch into 3D.
Together
Together - 05
3D photorealistic renders
The concept becomes a photorealistic render: form, lighting, finish and materials as they will look in the venue.
HYPE DESIGNS
HYPE DESIGNS - 06
Final render revisions
Last changes to the 3D concept before anything physical is made.
Together
Together
Phase 3 of 5
Physical prototype
Stages 7–9
- 07
Prototype build
We build a working physical prototype. Materials and labour for the prototype are billed at this stage.
HYPE DESIGNS
HYPE DESIGNS - 08
Prototype review
The prototype ships to you overnight. You check it in hand and note any changes.
You
You - 09
Prototype revisions
We make the requested changes to the physical prototype.
HYPE DESIGNS
HYPE DESIGNS
Phase 4 of 5
Production
Stages 10–15
- 10
Order estimate
We quote the final order: per-unit cost, tooling, packaging and freight, as an official estimate.
HYPE DESIGNS
HYPE DESIGNS - 11
Purchase order & deposit
You send the PO. Once the deposit clears we confirm the production timeline and delivery date.
You
You - 12
Production setup
Bill of materials and colours confirmed. Raw materials ordered, moulds made, tooling files prepared, assembly line and finishing planned.
HYPE DESIGNS · 7–10 days
HYPE DESIGNS7–10 days - 13
Production model test
The first production unit is inspected and stress-tested. Adjustments are made before the full run.
HYPE DESIGNS
HYPE DESIGNS - 14
Mass production
Assembly-line production of the full order.
HYPE DESIGNS · 45–70 days
HYPE DESIGNS45–70 days - 15
Finishing
Final finishing, boxing and packaging, serial numbers on each unit, charging and care instructions.
HYPE DESIGNS
HYPE DESIGNS
Phase 5 of 5
Delivery
Stages 16–17
- 16
Shipping & logistics
We coordinate delivery: ISF and telex release, U.S. customs and import duties, bill of lading to the freight forwarder. Drop-shipping from our Hollywood, FL warehouse is available with pre-paid labels.
Together
Together - 17
Final balance
Remaining balance plus any import tax or shipping balance is settled on delivery.
You
You