How and where to get designs made?

[RobbieKB]

I've been toying with the idea of my own start-up for a number of years, however there has always been one aspect which is intimidating to me: how and where do people get their products made?

I do a lot of photography and I've designed camera bags and lighting among other non-photography related items but I simply do not know where to start. A woman I used to know made some good money by designing bracelets and having them made in China but I can't contact her to ask how those contacts were acquired.

I am openly naive to starting a company that sells a tangible product and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[RobbieKB]

jonamv8 said:

You need a product designer. When you say tou have designed camera bag etc, are we talking hand drawn sketches or conputer models?

Oh yes, sorry I don't profess to be a product designer. My 'designs' are done in Photoshop although I am capable of doing 3D renders, albeit not very good. My query is really a rather general one: when you have adequate designs, where do you go next?

jonnydm said:

Not sure if this area of design is his bag (pun intended) but worth contacting the PHer Beefmeister http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?h=0...

Ah excellent, thank you. I might message him for further advice.