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Design Make Connect is an industrial design studio founded in 2017 that specializes in creating exceptional products from concept to production. The agency has completed over 130 projects and brings more than 50 years of combined experience to complex design challenges.
Design Make Connect is an industrial design studio founded in 2017 and based in Greytown, New Zealand. The agency focuses on turning ideas into physical products by combining aesthetics, usability, and manufacturability. With over 130 completed projects and more than 50 years of combined experience, the team tackles complex design challenges across multiple industries.
The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and typically works on projects with a minimum budget of $10,000 to $25,000, charging an average hourly rate of $90. Key team members include George Hugo, Partner and Industrial Design, and Dylan Cooper, Managing Partner and Design. The studio's portfolio includes work for clients such as Flantrade Investments, Citron, and Maverick Watch Stands.
Design Make Connect offers services in product design, package design, and creative services. The team's areas of expertise include 3D modeling, 3D printing, digital design, engineering design, industrial design, and product prototyping. They handle everything from sheet metal designs and injection molding to full prototyping and production support.
The agency serves a diverse range of industries including eCommerce, consumer goods, hardware and networking, electronics, sports, pets, manufacturing, home and garden, and hobbies and gifts. Their typical clients are startups, small businesses, and medium-sized companies looking to develop new products or improve existing ones.
On DesignRush, the agency holds a 4.6 rating from five verified reviews. Clients consistently praise the team's communication, responsiveness, and ability to understand user needs. Reviewers note that Design Make Connect excels at bridging technical engineering with human-centered design, often delivering solutions that exceed expectations. The agency also helps clients connect with manufacturers for production.
Representative portfolio projects include a Solar IoT Device (5 months, $5K-$20K), a Travel Cup (4 months, $5K-$20K), an Educational Toy (12 months, $5K-$20K), a Flat Pack Desk (6 months, $5K-$20K), a Menstrual Cup (4 months, $5K-$20K), a Tap Design (3 months, $5K-$20K), a Coffee Stand (8 months, $5K-$20K), and a Pizza Oven (3 months, under $5K). These examples demonstrate the studio's range from consumer goods to industrial components.
Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Clients consistently praise the team's deep understanding of user needs and ability to translate vague ideas into refined, manufacturable designs.
- The agency maintains strong communication and responsiveness throughout projects, keeping clients informed at every stage.
- Design Make Connect connects clients with trusted manufacturers for production, ensuring a smooth transition from prototyping to mass production.