Proof of Usefulness Report

Haughton Design

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+235
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Haughton Design is a verified, established UK-based consultancy (est. 1995) specializing in high-utility medical device development with ISO 13485 accreditation. However, the submission data contains significant inaccuracies: independent sources verify ~15 employees, not the claimed 125, and 'marketcap' likely refers to cumulative revenue or valuation. While the business has strong real-world utility and longevity, the score is penalized for exaggerated reach claims ('everyone') and data discrepancies compared to verified company filings.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+52.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.00
Final Score+235

Project Details

Description
Haughton Design's product design & medical device development services deliver a first class solution for our clients. We provide a complete package, from concept design to industrialisation, rather than just producing ‘aesthetic, blue sky' design work. Our USP is our ability to efficiently blend creativity with technical capability and our experience to quickly develop innovative products for a range of industries. Our target markets are Medical Devices, Laboratory Equipment, Defence, Advanced Engineering & Electronic products. These demanding markets necessitate us to operate to international standards so we are accredited to ISO:9001, ISO:13485 and use BS:7000-2 for management of our design development systems. Our services include: • Medical Device Development - We develop medical devices, combination products and healthcare technology alongside global experts. • New Product Development – Develop ideas in the most efficient way. We work with you from the very start to turn concepts in profitable products • Innovation & Technology Development – Translate emerging technology rapidly into proof of concept prototypes and develop them into innovative commercial products • Mechanical Design & Engineering – We provide a full mechanical design service from concept to detail drawings for specialist projects and applications. • Electronics Design – Through partner networks we provide hardware and software development, from prototype development to complete production PCBs. • Product Industrialisation – Extensive Industry partners mean cost effective and excellent solutions while our streamlines process ensures a reduced time to market. At all stages, full consideration is given to the appropriate materials and manufacturing processes to ensure the most cost effective methods are used, and create an easy transition into the production process, reducing your time to market. Email: enquiries@haughtondesign.co.uk - Tel: 01785 243767

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline