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Turn AI-generated designs into manufactured physical products
Entrepreneurs, product designers, CPG brand creators
2-6 monthsWhat Success Looks Like
Successfully manufactured and selling physical products based on AI-generated designs
Steps to Execute
1
Generate high-quality AI product designs (plushies, bobbleheads, etc.)
2
Refine designs for manufacturability
3
Find manufacturers who can produce from AI designs
4
Create prototypes and test quality
5
Set up e-commerce infrastructure (Shopify store)
6
Develop marketing and distribution strategy
7
Launch and scale based on demand
Checklist
Design is manufacturable at reasonable cost
Prototype matches AI design expectations
Legal considerations for likeness/IP addressed
E-commerce platform set up
Marketing materials prepared
Supply chain established
Inputs Needed
- High-quality AI-generated product designs
- Understanding of manufacturing processes
- Capital for prototyping and initial inventory
- E-commerce and marketing knowledge
Outputs
- Physical products ready for sale
- Established supply chain
- Revenue-generating product line
Example
“Create AI-generated plushie designs of popular figures, then manufacture and sell them through Shopify”