Understanding the Specification Stage: Your Pathway to Custom Grasshopper Solutions with ShapeDiver

What is the Specification Stage?

The Specification Stage is a crucial, paid consultation process at ShapeDiver. It's the foundation upon which we build a precise Grasshopper file tailored to your specific product(s).

Given the expertise required during this initial process, this first stage is meticulously planned and executed by our team of experts via video or in-person session(s) with your team. During this process, we will ensure we're covering every important aspect required to create your ideal online application.

The success of a ShapeDiver configurator is tied directly to the quality of its Grasshopper file.

Each custom product is as unique as the company offering it, meaning there's no "one-size-fits-all" when developing custom Grasshopper scripts.

To provide you with a precise, fixed price for developing a custom Grasshopper file, we conduct a process known as The Specification Stage, during which we create a detailed specification document. This stage ensures that our team spends adequate time collecting precise and comprehensive information about your product together with your team.

The result of this stage is specification document for a Grasshopper file that will follow our best practices and latest processes, guaranteeing smooth operation on our platform and resulting in accurate 3D visualization and production files.

From unstructured data to a fully connected online application.

During the Specification Stage, our experts will help you make sense of the relevant data needed to create your ideal online application.

Purpose and Goals

Our goal is to understand your product to the smallest detail. This stage culminates in a comprehensive written report outlining the estimated delivery timeline, project milestones, a fixed cost for the project, and a reassuring 12-month warranty against any bugs in the code.

Process and Pricing

Tailored to the complexity of your product, each session in the Specification Stage is priced at €500 and lasts up to one hour. The intricacy of your product determines the number of sessions needed to complete this stage, ensuring a thorough understanding and accurate project scope.

Client Participation and Preparation

Your involvement is vital. We encourage you to bring in team members with in-depth knowledge of your product.

Prepare to share essential files like 3D models or 2D blueprints (technical drawings) and a detailed spreadsheet outlining all product variables, price calculations, geometrical or product rules, etc.

This proactive approach ensures that no critical detail important to you is overlooked.

The Importance of Thoroughness

We pride ourselves on knowing the right questions to ask to ensure a precise outcome. However, this initial research process is a two-way street. We count on you pro-actively providing all relevant information and internally defining which "level of detail" you expect the parametric model to cover.

This collaboration is pivotal in developing a complete and accurate Grasshopper file.

Finalization and Report Presentation

Upon completing our analysis, we present you with the final written report during a cost-free session. This is your opportunity to review each milestone, ensuring that every aspect of your product has been captured accurately.

If there are any minor changes or clarifications needed, they can be addressed during this call. However, a new session must be scheduled if any major new features need to be added after this presentation.

Conclusion

The Specification Stage is more than just a preliminary step; it's a commitment to precision and quality.

With over seven years of experience and a portfolio that spans numerous industries, we understand the nuances of translating physical products into digital twins made with Grasshopper.

We would be delighted to schedule an exploratory call to provide you with more information about this process. Contact us today, and our sales team will get back to you soon.