Test Before You Scale
S3A puts developing products into the hands of athletes and product users to evaluate performance, construction and usability before larger production commitments are made.
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Prototypes can reveal issues and opportunities that are difficult to identify during development alone. Field testing provides direct feedback before a design moves forward.
Performance
Evaluate how the product performs under its intended conditions.
Usability
Identify issues with fit, function, handling or overall use.
Construction
Assess materials, components and construction during repeated use.
Feedback
Capture what buyers and users like, question or would change.
Test With a Purpose
Each test begins with specific questions about the product and ends with a clear decision about what happens next.
Define
Identify what needs to be tested and what we need to learn.
Select
Choose participants with relevant experience.
Test
Use the product under appropriate conditions.
Review
Collect and evaluate structured feedback.
Decide
Approve, refine, retest or stop.
Put Products in the Right Hands
S3A selects participants based on the product and testing objectives. The goal is to get useful feedback from people with relevant experience.
Products in Development
Field testing can support products at different stages of development.
New Designs
Evaluate new concepts and prototypes before moving toward production.
Product Improvements
Test changes to materials, construction, fit or functionality.
Production Candidates
Validate designs approaching production readiness.
Make the Next Decision
Testing should lead to action. Findings help determine whether a product should advance, change or undergo further testing.
Products that complete development and validation can become proven S3A Designs and enter the Design Library for future configuration and private-label production.
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