Can product development start from only a photo or rough idea?
Yes. The current service scope accepts an idea, sample, sketch, competitor product, reference link, or photo as a starting point. Funda can help turn that input into a more practical supplier brief. The buyer still needs to clarify the intended use, important features, target market, and what must be different from the reference.
What belongs in a supplier-ready product brief?
The details vary by category, but the brief should make the product understandable and comparable. Useful inputs include materials, size, structure, function, color, packaging, target market, quantity, customization, reference images, and acceptance criteria. Unknowns can be listed as questions rather than hidden; that gives suppliers a clearer basis for feasibility, pricing, and samples.
How many sample revisions will a custom product need?
There is no responsible universal number. Revision needs depend on product complexity, how complete the specification is, the supplier's first sample, and how quickly the buyer gives precise feedback. Each round should record what changed and what remains open so an older version is not mistaken for the approved production reference.
When is a product ready to move into production?
Production should follow a clear approval point: the buyer has accepted the product direction and sample, the written requirements match that reference, and packaging, labels, quantities, and quality checks are understood. Product-specific testing, compliance, intellectual-property, or legal questions should also be handled by the appropriate qualified specialists before commitment.
Does the USD 1,500 minimum replace a factory's MOQ for development work?
No. The published USD 1,500 figure is Funda's minimum product order value per order. A supplier can still require a higher quantity or production value for custom tooling, packaging, colors, printed components, exclusive formulas, or other development work. Feasibility needs to be checked against the actual product and customization brief.