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Ideation & Innovation

Effective innovations – from the idea to the successful product

For us, design thinking and innovation do not mean “flying to the moon,” but rather developing usable product ideas that can be realized on the market. Our focus is on efficient processes that are both technology- and user-driven.

Because anything else is perspiration, not innovation.

To stay one step ahead of the competition, you need clever concepts that meet your demanding project goals. This is exactly where BUSSE comes in: we develop innovative solutions and product concepts for you. Whether the focus is on value engineering, novel functions and designs, or the “supreme discipline” of usability and technology innovations – we are there to support you.

In the 21st century, it is often less about physically improving a product. Rather, smart, user-oriented functions create real added value. A good operating concept and design increase desirability and enable a higher willingness to pay.

Our range of services

We offer a comprehensive service package that optimizes your innovation processes from the ground up. Our focus is on structuring your idea generation and ensuring that every concept becomes a viable product.

  • Strategy consulting: We define and establish tailor-made innovation processes for your company.

  • Workshops & moderation: We moderate workshops for innovation and design thinking to inspire your teams and promote the best ideas.

  • Structured idea generation: Our methods include customer journeys, pain point analyses, and the definition of search fields to develop relevant concepts in a targeted manner.

  • Concept validation: We test the feasibility of your ideas through concept visualizations and storyboards.

  • Market checks: We conduct market surveys and checks on acceptance and relevance to evaluate the potential of your product innovation.

  • Backdoor workshops: We support you in finding creative ways to circumvent property rights.

  • Tools & processes: We provide you with tools and processes for documenting, evaluating, and tracking your ideas to make your innovation process efficient.

The BUSSE innovation process: Efficient & effective

The key to success lies in consistent implementation. Many ideas fail because the necessary structures are lacking. We know that it is crucial to ask the right questions and identify the best scenarios.

Together with you, we define search fields and visions for the future. We reflect on early concepts with initial lead users to ensure market relevance and solution acceptance. Our approach ensures that a good idea becomes an innovation that is successful on the market.

Our innovation tools

Did you know that often only one successful product emerges from 3,000 ideas? Structured innovation processes and the right tools are crucial to increasing this success rate.

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Our innovation tools help you to proceed efficiently right from the early stages. It is essential to define suitable search fields and exclude areas that do not fit in with the corporate strategy. Just as important as the idea generation itself is structured documentation and consistent rating in order to select the “right” ideas.

To this end, we use proven methods such as the Product Innovation Canvas Profile and QFD (Quality Function Deployment).

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In addition, we ensure that your product innovation does not get lost in day-to-day business. Together with you, we establish a clear roadmap, define “idea ambassadors” and action items. In this way, we not only support you in brainstorming, but above all in establishing the necessary structures and processes that will lead your innovations to success.

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Connected services

Your contact person
Felix Timm, General Manager
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Our expertise is not only proven by 400+ awards, but also by the enthusiasm of our customers.

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Calistair

"We were particularly impressed by the enthusiasm and technical creativity of the Busse employees. The atmosphere in the project was characterized by professional looseness and great agility. We turned an idea into a finished product in 4 months!"

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Thyssenkrupp

"As an experienced design partner, BUSSE offers everything from a single source. Creative design solutions, prototyping through to small series production and UX design for software. The solution approaches and methods through to implementation always lead to a result that perfectly meets the requirements."

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Sigel

„The collaboration with the entire project team was always goal-oriented, constructive and pleasant in terms of communication. Mr. Timm and his project team always kept the functional and safety requirements in mind and understood what is also important to us in product development: can-do mentality, agile mindset as well as flexibility and efficiency in all project situations."

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Prinoth

„BUSSE is our design game-changer for snow groomers! Their UI/UX team elevates not only icons and layout but the entire user experience to a new level. Clear operation turns every ride into a pleasure. Reliable from development to series production, BUSSE is by our side. Their interface, based on precise product research, simplifies operation. Flexible, forward-thinking, and reliable – BUSSE is our satisfaction guarantee!"

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Mikron

"With BUSSE as a sparring partner, we were able to successfully work out a brand-defining design for our latest products that was appropriate for the target group. BUSSE understood our internal company processes very well and was therefore able to deliver optimal results. Deadlines were always met, you can rely on BUSSE. Anytime again!"

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Keller

"We were positively surprised by the collaboration with BUSSE in that the focus was not solely on the appearance of our product, but rather on the interplay of economical manufacturing solutions, optimized ergonomics and a functional design. The result now impresses with a coherent, unprecedented design concept."

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Britax Römer

„Child seats are not only visually complex but also technically demanding. Our longstanding partnership with BUSSE turns development into a creative experience. Design sprints and a versatile selection matrix relieve engineers, minimize time-consuming iterations. We appreciate BUSSE for their timely implementations despite limited resources. The collaboration is not only effective but also truly enjoyable!"

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Infinite Running

„What impressed me right from the start was the incorporation of many innovative ideas that led to a result that is now ready for the market. Despite patented hurdles, design concepts were fine-tuned and refined until a turnkey concept for prototypes and a near-series maturity was achieved."

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Hammer

"BUSSE has been the perfect partner for us to develop new and innovative ideas for over fifteen years. BUSSE offers a very high level of professionalism and a first-class understanding of the brand. The team has completely internalized the high standards of our projects and with exceptional creativity, as well as full dedication, has helped us to set new trends. Many of our bestsellers bear BUSSE hallmarks."

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Darda

„From the outset, BUSSE embraced our technical wishes and constraints, weaving them into a cohesive product. Their craftsmanship is impressive, making the collaboration not only enjoyable but also an inspiring process due to their expertise. It's a partnership that seamlessly blends creativity with professionalism."

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