We recently partnered with Pars Pro Toto, a multidisciplinary industrial product development and innovation agency, to provide a more holistic approach to our product development and innovation.
Whether you’re developing a new product or upgrading your existing portfolio, the goal is the same: to stay strategically ahead. How? Through meaningful product design, creating products that are functionally superior and elevate your brand.
As a partner, Pars Pro Toto guides the process of design step by step. They research existing market solutions, identify opportunities for improvement and most importantly gather insights directly from the target audience.
Design briefing is an essential part of the process. What exactly needs to be achieved? Which aspects should be addressed: functionality, technology, user-friendliness or sustainability? What are the ambitions? Pars Pro Toto explores these questions using tools like focus groups, IoT workshops, trend watching, feasibility studies and brainstorming sessions.
How do you stand out at the end of an innovation process? By starting with a strong insight early on. Pars Pro Toto conducts a thorough analysis with one clear goal: to define a detailed package of requirements that will make a real difference. Does the product meet user demands? Is it technically feasible? Is it within budget? Is it sustainable? Without this step, it is impossible to move forward with confidence
In this phase, Pars Pro Toto translates insights into design concepts. Through sketching, early prototyping and pricing assessments, they shape and refine ideas into a direction that can be tested and validated. Once a concept is confirmed, they move into detailed design and engineering.
Engineering turns the concept into a manufacturable product. Pars Pro Toto uses CAD, 3D prototypes, rendering or VR to develop a working prototype. They ensure that it still meets all predefined requirements and define the manufacturing processes and components needed.
Pars Pro Toto delivers production-ready files, manufacturing instructions and supports quality control. They collaborate with in-house or external suppliers to ensure smooth and successful production.
Focus area: electronics meets product design
Together with Pars Pro Toto, we focus on projects where electronics and product design meet. By combining our strengths early in the process, we ensure better integration between design and electronics, resulting in products that are both technically robust and user-centered.
Case in point: Jabbla
A vivid example of the collaboration between Dekimo and Pars Pro Toto is the Jabbla project, where advanced engineering and meaningful product design come together to empower people with speech disorders.
What we did
About the project
Jabbla creates specialized communication tools that give a voice to individuals with speech impairments. These are not mass-produced devices, but carefully crafted solutions tailored to unique user needs and budget constraints.
Speech computer: Jabbla Vibe
The Jabbla Vibe is a mobile, wearable speech computer featuring a 10” touchscreen. Its innovative dual-screen design enables bystanders to follow conversations in real time, promoting engagement and eye contact. The Vibe’s sleek, unobtrusive design removes stigmas and a built-in camera allows users to capture and share moments effortlessly.
Durability and serviceability were key design criteria, crucial for a product with limited production runs and a high purchase price. Made with sustainable materials, it includes recyclable components and is easy to repair, ensuring long-term usability.
