James Thwaites
Company
Omni Strategic Ltd
james.thwaites@omnistrategic.com
Phone
07553050896
Twitter Username
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-thwaites-whitecap-consulting-492a66a/
Skills
Bio
I'm a trusted innovation partner, delivering success in both B2B and consumer markets. My approach is unique, combining innovation management know-how, product design, process knowledge and marketing expertise. As the only innovation specialist who is a company partner with the Market Research Society I'm proud to deliver crystal clear market and user insights for your project and to help you raise investment/add credibility.
Innovation project management
Recently winning and project managing Innovate UK funded competitions, we are skilled in deploying tried and tested, Design for 6 Sigma techniques, especially Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and Voice of Customer (VOC). We can also support you in raising finance, industrial design and IPR protection.
Technology commercialisation
Gaining input into your design pocess while evidencing commercial potietial, then taking your innovations tomarket via licensing, spin-out or sale.
Industrial & product design innovation
Focusing on the needs of the user and human interaction. Omni are experts in managing your intellectual property and working in partnership with you to drive even the smallest spark of an idea all the way to market:
• design research
• industrial & engineering design
• prototyping & supply chain
Innovation process enhancement
Supporting you throughout your innovation lifecycle including implementation of Lean Product Development using Design for 6 sigma methodologies. Omni has deep experience in acting as a valued Voice of Customer (VOC) partner for Quality function Deployment (QFD) exercises or can manage the whole process for you.