Finding Simple Solutions to Complex Problems.
Legendary designer Dieter Rams is quoted saying "Good design is as little as possible." and we agree. ​By applying insight, expertise, and hours of research getting to the heart of the problem we can develop the most efficient product solutions for our clients.
Our goal is to develop products that highlight the value of good design and elevate the user experience. By identifying the pain points of our clients and their consumer, we problem solve for both, creating a better design experience for clients and delivering a superior product to the consumer.
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Explore our solutions to form & function with manufacturing minded design
OUR CAPABILITIES
We provide service throughout the entire product life-cycle from ideation to launch.
RESEARCH & STRATEGY
Deep diving into research we gain insight into the targeted consumer, understanding their behaviors and their problem that needs a product solution.
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Once we can look at our research from a high level and understand the problems of our consumer, their habits, market trends and expectations we can start to bridge the gap from insights to developing a solution. In other words we hit the ground running, using research to guide our strategic roadmap, paying mind to everything from product life cycle to the manufacturing methods that will suit not only the product but also be ideal for our client.
PHYSICAL PRODUCT DESIGN
Hard & Soft Goods
Once pen hits paper we are off to the races taking your idea and our research and putting them together. Combining core facets of product development like concept refinement and 3D modeling, with cost targeting, intended manufacturing method, and regulatory requirements we can deliver a final product ready for production.
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If your project requires engineering we provide engineering support. We can collaborate with our trusted partners or work with your in-house engineers or preferred vendors.
PROTOTYPING
Rapid prototyping allows us to test and refine function. A well modeled prototype helps highlight the form and visual of a product and gives insight into the user experience.
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Prototyping direct with manufacturer? Communicating with a vendor can be a pain. Going back and forth only to have your 3rd sample come back wrong after 4 weeks of waiting is frustrating to say the least. We can work directly with your vendors using our visual heavy communication style to help manufacturers accurately execute a design in fewer iterations. Saving you time and money.
MANUFACTURE COMMUNICATION
We can work directly with your manufacturers, saving you time on the back and forth of dialing in the details. We provide all the deliverables needed by manufacturers .
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Don't have a manufacturer yet? Not a problem, We can recommend manufacturers or source entirely new ones specializing in your product category. Liaising with them throughout sampling making any necessary modifications.
BRANDING & PACKAGING
A product Isn't finished until it's in a package. We can help create or update branding, and design eye caching packaging suitable for whatever industry you're disrupting.
Providing expertise throughout the entire development process
Experience with the best in their industries.
Experience with University Hospitals was through working with CWRU Global Health Design Collaborative (GHDC)
