R&D Services

Research, Development & Prototyping for Custom Solutions

At Tamis Visual Designs, our R&D services support designers, artists, engineers, startups, and brands who need more than off-the-shelf solutions.

We collaborate closely with clients to explore ideas, test concepts, develop prototypes, and refine designs into functional, manufacturable results.

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What Our R&D Services Include

Our research and development process is flexible and project-driven. Services may include:

Concept development & feasibility studies
Material research & testing
Design iteration and refinement
Functional and visual prototyping
Process development & optimization
Manufacturing readiness evaluation

Prototype Development

Prototyping is at the core of our R&D work. We produce prototypes to validate form, function, and fabrication methods before committing to production.

Rapid prototypes
Functional prototypes
Material and finish testing
Iterative revisions

Prototypes can be purely exploratory or production-intent, depending on your goals.

Materials & Processes

We work across a wide range of materials and fabrication methods, often combining multiple processes during development.

Metal, plastics, composites, and specialty materials
Waterjet cutting
CNC and digital fabrication
Assembly and mechanical integration
Custom finishing and treatments

Who R&D Services Are For

Designers and artists developing new work
Architects exploring custom components
Startups and inventors
Brands developing custom displays or products
Fabricators needing process experimentation

If your project requires experimentation, iteration, or technical problem-solving, our R&D services are a strong fit.

Our Approach

Collaborative and transparent workflow
Detail-oriented problem solving
Design-minded engineering
Practical, buildable solutions
Clear documentation and communication

We approach R&D as a partnership, working alongside you from idea to execution.

Engagement & Pricing

R&D projects are typically scoped based on time, complexity, and resources required. Engagements may be structured as:

Hourly or day-rate development
Fixed-scope exploratory phases
Prototype-based milestones

We’ll work with you to define a clear scope before starting.

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Have an idea, challenge, or concept you’d like to explore? Let’s talk about how R&D can move your project forward.