About US
Why Forthright Exists.
OUR story
Product Development Done Right.
How it all started
Forthright was built by an engineer who got tired of watching good ideas get buried under bad advice and empty promises. We've seen the industry take advantage of inventors who didn't know what questions to ask. This firm exists to change that — one honest conversation at a time.
How We Think Differently
We're engineers at heart. That means before we ever pick up a tool, we do the work that matters most — understanding your idea, your market, and whether the numbers support the vision. We ask the questions that give you clarity, because we believe you deserve a real picture of what you're building toward.
Every phase is designed with one goal in mind: making sure your next step forward is the right one.
What We're Building
Forthright is more than a product development firm. It's a standard. A belief that everyday people with real ideas deserve access to the same world-class engineering and manufacturing expertise that big companies take for granted — without the runaround, the fine print, or the false promises.
We're building the firm we wished existed. And we're doing it one honest conversation at a time.
Real Experience. No Exceptions.
We don't lead with names or titles. We lead with process, accountability, and results. The experience behind Forthright spans over a decade of product development, manufacturing partnerships across two continents, and products across a wide range of categories and industries. We know what a factory floor looks like at 6am before a first production run — and we engineer every decision backwards from that moment. When you work with us, that experience works for you — every phase, every decision, every honest conversation.
15+
Years supporting and driving product design
3 Continents
Worth of supplier relationships to fit your needs
4+
Types of engineering support
100%
Client file ownership