{"id":9274,"date":"2026-01-08T10:48:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prototal.info\/cases\/nudient-design-accurate-high-quality-phone-cases\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T04:13:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T02:13:36","slug":"nudient","status":"publish","type":"case_studies","link":"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/cases\/nudient\/","title":{"rendered":"Nudient: Design-Accurate High-Quality\u00a0Phone\u00a0Cases\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When Swedish mobile accessories brand Nudient prepared to launch its latest product concept, the Bold Case, final production tooling was still underway. However, the need for marketing-ready, design-accurate phone cases was immediate. <\/p>\n\n<p>For an upcoming advertising shoot, Nudient required physical models that:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accurately represented the final geometry and fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matched the intended surface finish, colour, and texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Were functional enough to be mounted on real devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could be delivered on a tight timeline, without compromising visual quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Traditional prototyping methods were not suitable. The models needed to look and feel like finished products \u2014 not early-stage mock-ups. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Prototal<\/h2>\n\n<p>Nudient\u2019s designer, Jesper St\u00e5hl, turned to Prototal based on long-standing experience with our ability to deliver high-quality, presentation-grade prototypes.<\/p>\n\n<p>Unlike desktop or basic prototyping solutions, Prototal offers:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/services\/industrial-3d-printing\/\">Industrial 3D Printing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight tolerances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/services\/industrial-3d-printing\/polymer\/post-processing\/\">Advanced post-processing and surface finishing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable lead times for time-critical launches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This made Prototal the ideal partner for bridging the gap between design development and full-scale production.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Solution: Industrial 3D Printing with Premium Finishing<\/h2>\n\n<p>To meet Nudient\u2019s requirements, Prototal produced four phone case models in two colour variants using <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/uk\/industrial-3d-printing\/polymer\/hp-mjf-3d-printing-service-industrial-additive-manufacturing\/\">HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)<\/a> technology.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why MJF?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High dimensional accuracy for correct phone fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine detail resolution for sharp design features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable thermoplastic properties with controlled flexibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Following printing, the cases underwent a comprehensive finishing process, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Precision sanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color painting to match the intended product palette<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surface treatment to achieve the correct texture and visual depth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final assembly with existing aluminium components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The result was a set of marketing-ready phone cases that were visually indistinguishable from final production parts.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7b6e54\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7b6e54;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nudient_2-1024x768.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6245 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nudient_2-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/prototal.info\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nudient_2-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/prototal.info\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nudient_2-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/prototal.info\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nudient_2-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/prototal.info\/app\/uploads\/2026\/01\/nudient_2.avif 1600w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results &amp; Value Delivered<\/h2>\n\n<p>By partnering with Prototal, Nudient was able to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proceed with their advertising shoot before final production was complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present the Bold Case with accurate form, colour, and surface quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save time in the product launch timeline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid compromises often associated with early-stage models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cFor the advertising shoot, we needed models with defined colours, correct surface texture and finish. The design models had to maintain a high visual quality while still being functional. Prototal delivered exactly what we needed.\u201d<\/em><br \/><strong>\u2013 Jesper St\u00e5hl, Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Design to Market \u2014 Faster<\/h2>\n\n<p>This project highlights how Industrial 3D Printing can be used not only for functional testing, but also for high-end design validation and marketing applications.<\/p>\n\n<p>For brands launching premium products, Prototal enables:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapid iteration without tooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation-grade prototypes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A faster transition from concept to market-ready communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Prototal Can Support Your Product Launch<\/h2>\n\n<p>Whether you are preparing a product launch, validating a new design, or bridging the gap between prototype and production, Prototal provides industrial-grade additive manufacturing with finishing under one roof.<\/p>\n\n<p>Right shape. Right tolerances. Right surface. Right time.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Contact us to learn how we can support your next product development or launch project.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Swedish mobile accessories brand Nudient prepared to launch its latest product concept, the Bold Case, final production tooling was still underway. However, the need for marketing-ready, design-accurate phone cases was immediate. For an upcoming advertising shoot, Nudient required physical models that: Traditional prototyping methods were not suitable. 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