Consulting

DesignCore Systems provides technical consulting across the full engineering lifecycle — from early-stage feasibility through to design review and technology selection. Our consulting engagements are structured around your specific challenge, not a fixed service catalogue.

Common consulting engagements include project scoping and requirements definition, technology feasibility assessments, independent design reviews, supplier and component evaluation, system architecture advisory, and failure mode analysis. We work across electronic, mechanical, firmware, and software disciplines, which allows us to provide joined-up technical advice on multi-discipline projects.

Consulting can be delivered remotely or on-site in the Melbourne region. Engagements typically begin with a structured discovery session to understand your objectives and produce a clear scope of work. Deliverables are agreed upfront — ranging from a written report and recommendations through to a workshop facilitation and design review document.

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What does a consulting engagement involve?

Most engagements begin with a discovery session (remote or on-site) to understand your project context, constraints, and objectives. From there, we agree on a scope of work with defined deliverables — this could be a written assessment, a design review document, a technology recommendation report, or a facilitated workshop. We avoid open-ended retainers where possible and prefer clearly scoped engagements so you know exactly what you are paying for.

How are consulting fees structured?

Consulting fees are typically structured as a fixed price per engagement, agreed upfront after the discovery session. For ongoing advisory relationships, a time-and-materials arrangement may be appropriate. We will recommend the structure that best fits your project during the initial scoping discussion.

Can consulting be conducted remotely?

Yes — the majority of our consulting work is conducted remotely via video call and shared documentation. For clients in the Melbourne region, on-site sessions can be arranged where they add value (e.g., reviewing physical hardware, attending design reviews, or facilitating workshops). Travel to other Australian locations can be arranged for larger engagements.

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