Visual Models + Prototypes
Models and prototypes that impress—every time.
Turning a vision into reality means getting every detail right. That’s what Designcraft has been doing since 1980. We don’t just follow your plans—we focus on the goals behind them. With fast turnaround times, an expert team, and extensive production capabilities, Designcraft delivers precision, quality, and confidence, every time.
Ready to make your concepts a reality? So are we.
Concept Models
Imagine showing more than just a rendering at your next design review. What if your client could feel the weight of your concept in their hands? What if they could press the release button and watch the mechanism move—slowly, precisely, just as you envisioned?
We understand that the type of model you need often depends on where you are in your design cycle. Making your model communicate effectively means balancing appearance, functionality, and budget.
Research Models
Whether your research is behavioral, emotional, ergonomic, or mechanical, we can communicate your intent with a budget-conscious solution.
Research models are typically built early in the design cycle—but they’re valuable at any stage.
They can help you explore a wide range of factors:
How do users respond to the shape or color?
Are the features intuitive and well-placed?
Does the weight feel right in your hand?
Is the mechanism easy—or too difficult—to operate?
Your research model is more than a mockup. It’s a tool for real insight.
Development Models
These are the models you’ll make most often throughout the design cycle—refining form, perfecting details.
Whether you’re evaluating aesthetics or validating function, Designcraft can build a model that meets the moment. From sophisticated mechanisms to interchangeable parts and special effects, we tailor each prototype to match your vision—and move your design forward.
Presentation Models
There’s no substitute for seeing—and feeling—your product in the real world.
Presentation models offer that chance, with production-like finishes, functional mechanisms, precise textures, and interchangeable parts that bring unmatched realism—often better than final production.
Perfect for trade shows, sales meetings, and design reviews, these models clearly communicate your design intent—whether to marketing, manufacturing, or your client across the table.
Our Process
Every order undergoes a detailed design review by a dedicated program manager. Their job is to ensure our plan will meet your design objectives before we proceed. Once the project is underway, our skilled team will bring your design to life using our extensive range of tools and technologies. Before delivery, your project undergoes a final quality check—because “almost right” is never good enough.