Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Finishes (CMF) Agency

We turn great designs into manufacturable, scalable products with finishes that convey value.

Designing isn’t enough, it has to be well manufactured. At Lucid_, we apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and CMF strategies to ensure every design decision makes sense in terms of cost, materials, assembly, and perceived value. We translate design intent into production reality.

Good design is manufacturable, realistic, and cost-effective.

A design optimized for production: adapted to real manufacturing processes, with defined materials, validated finishes, and ready for the factory with no surprises or costly corrections.

Techniques We Use

  • DFM analysis by technology (injection molding, machining, casting, etc.)
  • Design for Assembly (DFA) and part count reduction
  • Selection and specification of materials and suppliers
  • CMF definition applied to each area of the product
  • Mockups and prototypes to validate real finishes
  • Technical checks with engineering and manufacturing teams

What We Achieve

  • Reduce CAPEX by avoiding redesigns in tooling or processes
  • Improve industrialization timelines and scalability
  • Ensure aesthetic consistency between prototype and final product
  • Minimize production, assembly, or quality control errors
  • Guarantee finishes that enhance the perceived value of the product

Why work with Lucid_?

Because we design for flawless production from day one. We combine technical know-how, supplier experience, and aesthetic sensitivity to deliver products that perform in the factory just as well as they do in the render. And because we understand that manufacturing without compromising on design or cost is part of what makes a product successful.

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We are open to innovation and human-focused industrial design commissions and creative collaborations.
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