ExamplePrototype StageSolarShade
A smart beach umbrella that follows the sun.
248 followers36 discussionssample numbers
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ExampleSolarShadeA smart beach umbrella that follows the sun.Prototype Stage
Great. Let’s turn that into a real product. First, three problems to solve…
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One idea. Everything you need to build it.
- 01Idea
Start with a rough thought, a sketch or a photo.
- 02Develop with AI
Shape it into a clear product brief.
- 03Design
See it as a real visual concept.
- 04Validate
Test the problem, the market and the price.
- 05Build a Community
Share it, get feedback, grow a following.
- 06Prototype
Plan the first working version.
- 07Launch
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A workspace that thinks with you.
Every idea gets its own private project space with an AI Idea Partner that knows your idea, your answers and your project’s history. Chat with it, or run an action to improve your idea, find problems, estimate costs and plan what’s next. Results are saved to your project. Concept images are created by our design team.
SolarShade · Project workspaceEXAMPLE
AI Idea PartnerExample conversation
I want to make an umbrella that automatically moves to keep you shaded.
Great. Let’s turn that into a real product. First, there are three problems we need to solve…
- Tracking the sun reliably as it moves across the sky.
- Staying stable in beach wind and loose sand.
- Powering it all day without a battery swap.
Improve My IdeaCreate Concept · by our teamFind ProblemsResearch CompetitionEstimate CostsPrototype PlanManufacturingCrowdfunding Plan
Research and cost estimates are AI-generated and clearly labeled, so you can verify them.Ask your AI partner anything about your idea…
COMMUNITY
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When you’re ready, make your project public and get feedback from people who build things: engineers, designers, makers and future customers.
Every project is private by default. Making it public is always your choice.
Coming soon Public projects and discussions are on the way. Start your idea now and choose to share it when they launch.SolarShade · DiscussionExample discussion
Alex
What if it used a small solar-powered stepper motor? It could track the sun without ever needing a battery swap.
Maria Product design
Love it. I’d make the base wider, too. Beach wind will tip a tall umbrella fast.
AI Project Assistant
Two great suggestions. Want me to add a solar stepper motor and a wider, weighted base to the next revision?
Looking for helpExample
SolarShadePrototype Stage
SolarShade needs:
⚙️ Mechanical Engineer🎨 Industrial Designer
PEOPLE Coming soon
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Great products are built by teams. Soon you’ll be able to list the skills your project needs, and people will be able to offer theirs.
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Every project shows a clear next step for its stage, and your AI Partner can plan the steps after that whenever you get stuck. Launch-readiness scores are coming soon.
SolarShade journeyExample
Idea100%
Research80%
Design60%
Validation40%
Prototype20%
Launch0%
Overall50%Launch Ready
Next step
Build a rough tracking prototype with one light sensor and one motor. Prove it can follow the sun before refining the design.
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Turn your idea into a campaign.
We help you prepare everything a great Kickstarter or crowdfunding launch needs, so that when you press “launch”, you’re ready.
You launch on Kickstarter, Indiegogo or the platform you choose. MakeMyIdeas doesn’t host campaigns or collect pledges.- Campaign story
- Product images
- Prototype plan
- Video plan
- Pricing
- Rewards
- Funding target
- Manufacturing plan
- Launch strategy
- Pre-launch audience
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Yes. Starting a project is free, and your first visual concept is free with 2 free revisions. If you want to go further, you can request 1-on-1 refinement with a designer ($199). Nothing is charged unless you agree to it with us first.
Will my idea be public?
No. Every project is private by default. Sharing it, or letting us feature your concept images, is always opt-in, and you can change your mind any time. You can also request our standard NDA before sharing details. If you use the AI Idea Partner, what you send it is processed by our AI provider (OpenAI) to answer you; it is never made public.
What can I do today?
Create a private project, describe your idea or upload a sketch, work on it with your AI Idea Partner (improve your idea, find problems, research the competition, estimate costs, and plan a prototype, manufacturing and crowdfunding), see your next step, and get your first visual concept from our team. Public projects, discussions, following and skills matching are coming soon.
Do you run crowdfunding campaigns?
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