Consumer Product Development for Fernshaw

Whether you're building a connected consumer gadget, an elegant wearable, or an intelligent home device, our team has the expertise and track record to bring your vision to life.

COLETEK combines deep technical knowledge with an eye for design and usability. From startups to established brands, we’ve helped develop award-winning consumer products that are both functional and delightful to use.

• Smart home devices and automation
• Wearables for health, fitness, and lifestyle
• Pet trackers and interactive tech toys
• Connected appliances and kitchen gadgets
• Baby monitors and parenting tech
• IoT safety and security products
• Interactive educational tech and STEM kits

We support every stage — from concept and industrial design, to electronics and embedded firmware, through to app development and manufacturing handover. With a multidisciplinary team, we deliver polished, production-ready solutions across consumer markets.

• Product Design & Branding
• Industrial Design & Ergonomics
• 3D CAD & Renders
• Electronics & Firmware
• Mobile & Web App Integration
• Prototyping, Testing & Certification
• Manufacturing Support

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Fernshaw, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to bring innovative consumer products to life. Our team of experienced engineers and product developers have a proven track record of delivering successful projects across hardware and software.

We understand the unique challenges and opportunities of consumer product development in this region. Our approach is tailored to your specific needs, encompassing every step of the process, from initial discovery and design decisions to prototyping, iteration, integration, testing, and production-readiness.

Our collaborative and Australia-wide support network enables us to effectively address the needs of clients across regional and metropolitan areas. We leverage remote collaboration tools to ensure seamless communication and progress tracking throughout the entire process.

Whether you need assistance with proof-of-concept work, prototype refinement, design reviews, or technical feasibility assessments, our team can provide tailored guidance and support. We have successfully completed over 150 R&D and new product development projects for clients in various industries.

Our commitment to innovation and excellence is reflected in our receipt of Good Design Awards for product innovation. Our founder and principal engineer, Luke Cole, holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Bachelor of Information Technology, and has contributed to notable projects in collaboration with leading organizations like ANU, CSIRO, and NICTA/Data61.