In general, most prototypes are initially designed as a massive sprawling 2D development mess (from satellites to cellphones they are all the same.) After the

In general, most prototypes are initially designed as a massive sprawling 2D development mess (from satellites to cellphones they are all the same.) After the key functions are verified/validated, than the unneeded resources are refined/removed through the optimization process. Finally, the first physical PCB is reformed into whatever custom enclosure the marketer/designers defined. With the caveat that they understand the volumetric requirements for the device internals. Again, prior to dropping $60k on a plastic container mold, the design must first clear emissions pre-testing and certification documentation. There is a reason hardware startups fail at a rate >5 times higher than service companies (1:63 hardware startups live past 3 years). I would highly recommend taking a Design For Manufacturability course, or find a qualified Contract Manufacturer to handle the product gruesome details. Most products I see now are pad-printed store-branded generic products from China. Usually nothing wrong with that kind of import trade, but fundamentally this is not a product design process. Tip, no one is ever an expert with unknowns, but experience and standards help guide decisions on avoiding expensive mistakes... like handing your team an impossible assignment. Best of luck, and be kind to your engineers =3