Design Led Mock-Ups

Design Led Mock-Ups

We make early-stage mock-ups for confident design decisions.

We make early-stage mock-ups for confident design decisions.

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Independent Design Validation

Our process is independent of the general contractor, ensuring an unbiased mock-up that accurately reflects your vision and strengthens your position for bidding.

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Rapid Prototyping & Iteration

Go from digital design to physical sample in days. Our agile process lets you quickly test materials and refine your design, saving time and money by avoiding costly changes later.

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Pre-Bid Risk Reduction

Use our high-fidelity mock-ups to resolve constructability and design conflicts before the contract is finalized. This secures client approval, leading to more accurate bids and fewer change orders.

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Full Tactile Analysis

Our high-fidelity mock-ups are diagnostic tools, allowing your team to scrutinize every critical aspect of a design assembly in a controlled setting before it's finalized.

Material & Finish Review

Evaluate how materials look and feel in various lighting conditions. This allows you to compare finishes and ensure the final sensory experience matches your design intent.

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Assembly & Constructability Verification

Physically assemble mock-ups to test component fit, tolerances, and connections. This allows your team to identify and resolve construction challenges early, preventing costly delays on site.

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Performance & Weathering Simulation

Validate your design's integrity against the elements. We can perform weathering tests on exterior assemblies to verify performance and predict future maintenance needs.

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Discuss Your Project

Let's explore your unique challenges and how a physical mock-up can provide the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.

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Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees, no budget surprises. Just clear, upfront quotes for your initial mock-up and every subsequent iteration.

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A Fixed Price for Your First Vision

You provide the initial drawings and design specifications.

We provide a firm, fixed price to build the first version.

Your cost is clear and upfront, with no hidden fees.

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Your Initial Mock-Up, Delivered

Upon your approval, we construct the mock-up exactly as specified.

This phase delivers the tangible "Version 1.0" of your design.

Review the physical mock-up with your team and clients.

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Flexible, Quoted Revisions

After reviewing Version 1.0, decide if you want to make changes.

Each modification is treated as 1.1 or 2.0 depending on request.

We provide a new, transparent quote for each iteration.

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We generally respond within an hour. Or send to: hello@mockmade.com

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the mock-up a General Contractor (GC) provides?

The key differences are timing and motive. Our mock-ups are created during the design phase, long before a GC is selected. This provides you with unbiased, architect-centric feedback to refine your vision. A GC's mock-up is a construction-phase requirement, often influenced by their preferred means and methods. We exist to validate your design; they exist to validate their construction plan.

At what stage of a project is your service most valuable?

The ideal time is during Design Development (DD). This is when you are making critical decisions about materials and details but before the design is locked in for the Construction Documents (CDs). We can also provide value during Schematic Design for key conceptual tests or early in CDs for final validation of a complex assembly.

What do you need from us to get started?

To begin the quoting process, we typically need your 3D model (Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, etc.) or detailed 2D drawings (CAD), along with your preliminary material and finish specifications. The more detail you can provide, the more accurate our initial quote will be.

How long does it typically take to get a mock-up?

While every project is unique, a typical timeline is between 2 to 6 weeks from quote approval to delivery. Our agile process is designed to be significantly faster than the traditional construction submittal and mock-up timeline, giving you critical information when it matters most.

How does your "Quote -> Build -> Iterate" pricing model work?

It’s a simple, three-step process. First, we provide a fixed quote for your initial design. Second, we build that exact version for your review. Third, you are free to iterate. Any changes or new versions you'd like to test are quoted separately, ensuring you have complete flexibility and control over the budget.

How is this different from the mock-up a General Contractor (GC) provides?

The key differences are timing and motive. Our mock-ups are created during the design phase, long before a GC is selected. This provides you with unbiased, architect-centric feedback to refine your vision. A GC's mock-up is a construction-phase requirement, often influenced by their preferred means and methods. We exist to validate your design; they exist to validate their construction plan.

At what stage of a project is your service most valuable?

The ideal time is during Design Development (DD). This is when you are making critical decisions about materials and details but before the design is locked in for the Construction Documents (CDs). We can also provide value during Schematic Design for key conceptual tests or early in CDs for final validation of a complex assembly.

What do you need from us to get started?

To begin the quoting process, we typically need your 3D model (Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, etc.) or detailed 2D drawings (CAD), along with your preliminary material and finish specifications. The more detail you can provide, the more accurate our initial quote will be.

How long does it typically take to get a mock-up?

While every project is unique, a typical timeline is between 2 to 6 weeks from quote approval to delivery. Our agile process is designed to be significantly faster than the traditional construction submittal and mock-up timeline, giving you critical information when it matters most.

How does your "Quote -> Build -> Iterate" pricing model work?

It’s a simple, three-step process. First, we provide a fixed quote for your initial design. Second, we build that exact version for your review. Third, you are free to iterate. Any changes or new versions you'd like to test are quoted separately, ensuring you have complete flexibility and control over the budget.

What materials can you work with?

We can source and fabricate with a vast array of architectural materials, including various metals (aluminum, steel, bronze), wood, glass, composites, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), stone, and specialty coatings. We excel at accurately simulating complex facade systems and material interfaces.

How does the iteration process work if we want to make changes?

It’s designed to be simple and flexible. After you review the initial build, you provide us with your desired changes—whether it's testing a new material, altering a reveal, or changing a color. We then provide a new, transparent quote for that specific modification, allowing you to make informed decisions quickly.

Can your mock-ups be used for client presentations?

Absolutely. Many of our clients find our high-fidelity mock-ups to be their most powerful communication tool. A tangible, beautifully crafted mock-up is incredibly effective at conveying design intent and securing decisive approvals from non-technical stakeholders and client boards.

What are the main factors that determine the cost of a mock-up?

The primary cost drivers are: 1) the overall size and complexity of the assembly, 2) the cost of the specified materials (e.g., specialty imported stone vs. standard metal panel), and 3) the required level of finish and intricacy of the details.

How do we justify this early-stage cost to our client or principal?

The return on investment is risk reduction. The cost of our service is a small fraction of the cost of a single major change order, RFI delay, or aesthetic dispute during construction. By identifying and solving design, constructability, and material issues months before the first shovel hits the ground, you are making a direct investment in project certainty, quality control, and budget protection.

What materials can you work with?

We can source and fabricate with a vast array of architectural materials, including various metals (aluminum, steel, bronze), wood, glass, composites, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), stone, and specialty coatings. We excel at accurately simulating complex facade systems and material interfaces.

How does the iteration process work if we want to make changes?

It’s designed to be simple and flexible. After you review the initial build, you provide us with your desired changes—whether it's testing a new material, altering a reveal, or changing a color. We then provide a new, transparent quote for that specific modification, allowing you to make informed decisions quickly.

Can your mock-ups be used for client presentations?

Absolutely. Many of our clients find our high-fidelity mock-ups to be their most powerful communication tool. A tangible, beautifully crafted mock-up is incredibly effective at conveying design intent and securing decisive approvals from non-technical stakeholders and client boards.

What are the main factors that determine the cost of a mock-up?

The primary cost drivers are: 1) the overall size and complexity of the assembly, 2) the cost of the specified materials (e.g., specialty imported stone vs. standard metal panel), and 3) the required level of finish and intricacy of the details.

How do we justify this early-stage cost to our client or principal?

The return on investment is risk reduction. The cost of our service is a small fraction of the cost of a single major change order, RFI delay, or aesthetic dispute during construction. By identifying and solving design, constructability, and material issues months before the first shovel hits the ground, you are making a direct investment in project certainty, quality control, and budget protection.