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Designing Joy in Parenthood

  • Product Design
  • Prototyping
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Branding
  • Marketing
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Designing Joy in Parenthood
Konstantin Dolgan

Written by Konstantin Dolgan, Ph.D., NPDP

Founder & CEO, Product Development Engineer

Updated August 31, 2026

Project at a glance

Client
Will and Amanda Evans, founders of Burple
Product
A shoulder-mounted burp catcher in soft, food-grade silicone that keeps spit-up off clothes and furniture during nightly burping.
Scope
A full turnkey program: patent drawing to product design and engineering, prototyping and parent testing, DFM, tooling, the first production run, safety certification, branding, packaging, website and launch content.
Materials
Food-grade silicone selected for flexibility, comfort against a newborn, spill control and easy cleaning.
Certification
We facilitated safety testing and the client obtained a Children's Product Certificate for the finished product.
Where it was built
In-house in Ruston, Louisiana

What the client said

★★★★★

“Konstantin has been so amazing and his entire team is A+. I researched and interviewed many product development companies across the country and ultimately decided on LA NPDT... and I'm so glad I did.

The attention to detail and overall effort has been exactly what I needed and then some. I look forward to moving on to many more phases of this process with Konstantin and his team. If you are looking for a company to help you bring your product to life, look no further!”

William Evans, CEO of BurpleWilliam EvansCEO, BurpleGoogle review
See the product at getburple.com

The client

For parents Will and Amanda Evans, nightly burping sessions with their newborn were filled with spit-ups, laundry, and frustration. Traditional cloths weren’t enough to protect clothes or furniture.
They needed a safer, cleaner way to manage the mess. When Will filed a patent for his concept and turned to LA NPDT, we helped bring it to life through our turnkey product development process tailored for the baby care industry.

The challenge

The patent described the idea, not the product. A shoulder-mounted catcher has to stay put on a moving parent, sit against a newborn's face without pressure or suffocation risk, hold liquid without wicking it into clothing, survive daily dishwasher cycles, and still pass children's product safety testing, all at a price a new parent will pay on impulse.

Our solution

We began with a patent drawing and a simple goal, to create a shoulder-mounted burp catcher that actually works. Our product design and engineering teams developed ergonomic shapes, refined materials, and ensured the product met every baby safety requirement.
Multiple prototypes were created and tested using soft, food-grade silicone to balance flexibility, comfort, and spill control. Through user testing and design refinement, Burple evolved into a product that combines safety, ease, and delight for both parent and baby.

Key design features

  • Detachable soft fabric liner for gentle contact with baby’s face.
  • BPA-free, food-grade silicone that’s hypoallergenic and durable.
  • Waterproof and dishwasher-safe body for effortless cleaning.
  • Soft internal sponge insert for extra absorption and comfort.
  • Portable and lightweight, rolls up easily to fit into diaper bags.
Early Burple prototype showing the shoulder-mounted silicone burp catcher shape
Burple prototype with the detachable fabric liner removed for cleaning
Production Burple burp catcher in food-grade silicone, top view

Turnkey delivery, end to end

Burple resting on a parent's shoulder to show fit and coverage
This was more than design, it was a complete turnkey baby product development journey. LA NPDT guided the entire process from idea validation to manufacturing and launch, ensuring every detail aligned with safety, brand vision, and market readiness. We didn’t just design the product; we helped build a company from scratch.
Our support included everything from the brand name and logo to packaging design, website development, safety testing, photography, video, and digital marketing content.

“From napkin sketch to nationwide sales, turnkey innovation for modern parenting.”

Burple retail packaging designed by LA NPDT
Burple brand identity and logo applied across launch materials

Building the Brand: Naming, Identity & Digital Presence

We helped name the product “Burple”, a playful, memorable name that captures both the sound of a burp and the joy of parenting. The branding reflected the values of simplicity, cleanliness, and love.
Our creative team designed the logo, packaging, and a clean, modern website with messaging that connects emotionally with new parents. The tagline “Embrace the joy of parenthood, minimize the mess” became the voice of the brand.
Professional photography, animations, and a promotional video brought the story to life, giving Burple a strong visual identity and digital presence ready for market launch.
The promotional video we produced for the Burple launch, showing the burp catcher in real use.
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Parent burping a baby using the Burple burp catcher
Burple sponge insert and liner shown separated for washing

Services provided

  1. 01

    Product Design & Engineering

    Converted an initial patent into a functional, safe, and ergonomic baby product. Designed geometry, materials, and texture for comfort and performance.
  2. 02

    Prototyping & User Testing

    Produced and tested multiple prototypes to perfect comfort, cleaning ease, and spill resistance. Collected parent feedback to refine final design.
  3. 03

    Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Production

    Prepared final CAD documentation, managed tooling, and supervised the first production batch to ensure repeatable quality and cost efficiency.
  4. 04

    Children’s Safety Certification

    Facilitated the safety testing process and helped the client obtain a certified Children’s Product Certificate for compliance and consumer confidence.
  5. 05

    Branding & Naming

    Developed the Burple name, logo, and visual identity aligned with warmth and trust, key values in baby product design.
  6. 06

    Packaging & Marketing Materials

    Created eco-friendly, informative packaging and produced digital assets including lifestyle photos, animations, and explainer videos.
  7. 07

    Website Development & Digital Launch

    Designed and launched the Burple e-commerce website with SEO-optimized content, FAQs, and blog posts addressing real parent concerns.
  8. 08

    The result: simplifying parenthood

    Burple makes parenting easier. Its simple, effective design helps new parents manage everyday messes with confidence and ease.
This project showcases how turnkey baby product development can transform an idea into a safe, market-ready consumer product that improves daily life.
Beyond creating a functional solution, Burple represents a success story for entrepreneurs entering the baby care market.
With LA NPDT’s support, a single concept evolved into a certified, manufactured, and beautifully branded product now helping families across the U.S.

“Where design meets love, innovation becomes care.”

Finished Burple product photographed for the e-commerce launch

Design That Supports Families, Innovation That Builds Brands

Great baby products are born from empathy and executed through precision. The Burple Burp Catcher demonstrates how LA New Product Development Team delivers true turnkey product development, guiding innovators through every step, from idea to market launch.
Visit Read more on Getburple to learn more about the Burple baby burp catcher.

Capabilities used on this project

  • Rapid prototyping services

    3D printing, CNC machining, urethane casting and functional prototype builds with published materials, tolerances and lead times.

Questions about this project

Straight answers from the engineers who ran the build. Have a different question? Ask us directly.

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What did LA NPDT actually do on Burple?

Everything between the patent drawing and the product on sale: industrial design and engineering, silicone prototypes tested by real parents, design for manufacturing, tooling and first-run production oversight, children's safety certification support, the Burple name and logo, packaging, photography and video, and the e-commerce website. One team, one point of contact. Tell us where your product sits today and we will map the same path for it.

How does a patent drawing become a manufactured product?

We re-drew the concept in CAD as a real part — wall thicknesses, shore hardness, draft, parting lines — then printed and cast prototypes parents wore during actual feedings. Each round tightened comfort, spill capture and cleaning. Only after the shape was proven did we cut tooling and supervise the first batch. Send us your patent or sketch and we will quote the engineering step.

How was children's product safety handled?

Baby products sold in the US need testing at a CPSC-accepted lab and a Children's Product Certificate. We chose materials that could pass, prepared the documentation, coordinated the lab work and the client received the certificate before launch. If you are entering the baby category, ask us for the certification checklist during your first call.

Can you run the same full turnkey program for my baby or consumer product?

Yes — turnkey is our core offer: design, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, brand, packaging and launch under one contract. Share your idea and we come back with a phased plan, cost range and timeline, usually within one business day.

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