Tarlow Design

Tarlow Design We are a one stop shop for all your product development needs, from initial product evaluation to final manufactured product in the box.

Make magic with us → Contact at [email protected] We are a one stop shop for all your product design needs including CAD design, prototypes, Patents and mechanical and electronic design.

09/02/2026

No shortcuts. No secrets. Just the work. 🔧


[product development, industrial design, shop life, prototype, maker, design process, entrepreneurship, inventors, bring your product to market, fyp, trending]


Chances are — you can build it. But should you? Before we begin designing anything at Tarlow Design, we ask these 7 ques...
09/01/2026

Chances are — you can build it. But should you? Before we begin designing anything at Tarlow Design, we ask these 7 questions.

Swipe through to see if your idea is ready. 👉

08/26/2026

Before the product, there’s this… and it’s the best feeling.
[product development, industrial design, shop life, prototype, maker, design process, entrepreneurship, inventors, bring your product to market, fyp, trending]

Tea Magic by Mr. Stove. A classic from the Tarlow Design archives. Clean lines, smart design, built to last. ☕
08/25/2026

Tea Magic by Mr. Stove.

A classic from the Tarlow Design archives. Clean lines, smart design, built to last. ☕

08/19/2026

Love our jobs!! ✨🛠️⚙️
[product development, industrial design, prototype, behind the scenes, design process, bring your product to market, makers, entrepreneurship, fyp, trending]

Why prototyping saves money & how it works. Swipe to see the full process →Prototyping is an essential part of the produ...
08/18/2026

Why prototyping saves money & how it works.
Swipe to see the full process →

Prototyping is an essential part of the product development process… especially if it’s something that’s going to be held or worn by an individual.

The strategy is to make quick prototypes that confirm the look and feel. High density foam, foam core board, even modeling clay: fast, cheap, and effective.

Once the shape and feel are confirmed, we move to CAD engineering drawings, allowing us to 3D print parts and assemble a prototype that’s fairly close to the real thing.

The early stages also involve sourcing stock parts (like gear motors or k***s) to see how they’ll fit into the housing.

If the product includes electronics, an electronic engineer can design a PC board and the components needed to make your product work.

The closer you get to a real working product, the more confidence investors will have — making it more “bankable.” Funding is always a key factor at every stage of the process.

A great prototype doesn’t just prove the idea. It funds the next step.

08/12/2026

Something that didn’t exist yesterday could exist tomorrow💡

[product development, industrial design, inventor, entrepreneurship, bring your product to market, design process, makers, new product, fyp, trending]


Never get caught without it again. 💙🧻Introducing Spare Square — the compact travel toilet paper designed for life on the...
08/11/2026

Never get caught without it again. 💙🧻

Introducing Spare Square — the compact travel toilet paper designed for life on the go. Discreet, lightweight, and ready for wherever the journey takes you. The travel essential you didn’t know you were missing.

Would you travel with one? Tag someone who needs this in their bag 👇

08/05/2026

Everyone’s so used to seeing the finished pretty pictures and products. We can’t forget the important in between 🧰🛠️
[product development, industrial design, prototype, behind the scenes, design process, bring your product to market, makers, entrepreneurship, fyp, trending]

You built the product. Now what? 🤔Patent it, manufacture it, license it, or sell it outright? These aren’t decisions you...
08/04/2026

You built the product. Now what? 🤔

Patent it, manufacture it, license it, or sell it outright? These aren’t decisions you make at the end. They’re decisions you should be thinking about from day one. Each path has a completely different risk profile, upfront cost, and earning potential. The right one depends on your idea, your budget, and how much of the journey you want to take on yourself.

Which path would you choose? Drop it below 👇

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2505 Kerner Boulevard
San Rafael, CA
94901

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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