Lily Pi, LLC
Product Development Consulting
With specialties in Toys | Consumer Electronics | STEM/STEAM
Meet Ariel Shostak - Toy Engineer - 15+ years of experience developing a variety of products for kids of all ages, from babies to adults! ​​
Toys
With experience in developing toys of varying complexities for all ages (babies to kidults!) and different markets, we can advise you with regards to Safety, Compliance, Function, Cost, Manufacturing, Market Research, and additional Product Development considerations unique to the toy industry.
Consumer Electronics
Whether a big established company, a small startup, or somewhere in between, we can help with the design, cost, manufacturability and user experience of your consumer electronics project!
Students of all ages can learn STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) principles through hands-on Toy Design workshops created and taught by a toy engineer!
Check out my contribution to SDCOE STEAM Hub
Expert Witness
Expert Witness, providing verbal and written consultations and deposition:
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Consultation to determine merit and strengths/weaknesses of potential cases
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Expert report writing
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Deposition
Classes, Workshops, & Webinars
Looking for an expert to lead a hands-on class or workshop or provide information on a related topic? Here are examples of my previous engagements, and I can also custom design one to lead in person or remotely:
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Toy design and engineering enrichment classes for elementary students
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Toy Safety considerations for single moms
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Innovation brainstorming for companies and individuals
