the steps

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what customizable features do consumers want to add?

what materials are appropriate for a customized phone case?

what accessories to people want, and how much input would they want in design?

what manufacturing processes are appropriate? 

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We plan to use 3D printers of Jacobs Hall and the associated available materials to prototype and test our designs. 

Once a suitable design is chosen, we will address the issue of throughput, and if our design can and should be manufactured using other means, with the customizability aspects addressed through alternate manufacturing means instead of 3D printers.

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We are not designing a product for the masses. Part of the goal is to have room for customization.  

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What makes our product different? 

Very rarely are robust iPhone cases also appealing to look at. We want to optimize, from the printing materials available to us, the material choice and ergonomic design that can produce both safe and attractive cases that are comfortable to hold. 

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What makes a case attractive? It should not be too bulky, and should have some aspects to it (perhaps cut outs, engravings, bumper designs, or additional features like card holders) that make it pretty without detracting from its safety. Our standardized port/attachment design allows for infinite customization. Anyone can CAD and 3D print their own attachment, provided that that they include the port side of the design.