Battery innovation, sensor technology, autonomous robotics, and increasing entrepreneurship are among the growing trends happening today. January 10, 2023 - Design 1st, one of the most prolific full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, achieved record numbers across the board in 2022, closing the year with 93 unique products developed, 44 new customers, 38 new customer projects, and 6 industry awards. Additionally, the company helped 15 unique clients complete their first volume production runs in 2022, compared to the 6 client projects launched in the previous fiscal year. For over 25 years, Design […]

Design 1st is celebrating the success of our clients in capturing industry recognition through winning multiple awards in 2022.  September 29, 2022 - Design 1st, one of the most trusted full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, is excited to share the success of six of our new clients for receiving industry recognition on the launch of new products in 2022. The industry awards and prestigious design accolades include the A'Design, European Product Design, Grand Prix Du Design, InfoComm and SCN AV Product awards.  The awards mark a new record for Design 1st, […]

Design 1st at Forefront as Companies Seek Technology and Design Expertise to Address Consumer Interest in Products that Meet Heightened Standards of Air Purity and Clean Water March 15, 2022 - Design 1st, one of the most trusted full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, today announced it is successfully supporting the need for clients seeking product design partners with leading-edge expertise in ultraviolet (UV) rays and other air and water purity technologies to support increased awareness in cleanliness among consumers. With cleanliness standards integrating seamlessly into people’s lives, they are turning […]

Recognized for Global Leadership in Product Design November 30, 2021 - Design 1st, one of the most trusted full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, today announced it was recognized by ratings and review platform Clutch as one of the top B2B Creative & Design Agencies for 2020. Design 1st was named a Leader in the Product Designers category.   The Clutch Leader Awards recognize companies' commitment to building their expertise, providing stellar customer service, and producing high-quality results for clients. The leaders ranked are determined using a rigorous methodology to see each firm’s […]

Steady Stream of Custom Products Delivered to Market, Multiple Industry Accolades, and over 25% Increase in Newly Signed Clients Cements Company as Go-to-Source for Technically Challenging Hardgoods Product Designs  January 11, 2021 - Design 1st, one of the most trusted full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, today announced significant growth in 2021 across North America with an increase of nearly 60% growth in new client project development activity compared to the previous fiscal year. Alongside this business growth in a year of unpredictability, Design 1st was recently named a 2021 Top Global […]

Provided custom services to ensure first of its kind, all-in-one toothbrush + toothpaste that’s reusable (30x), custom land paddle and next-generation woodworking router successfully delivered to market  September 8, 2021 - Design 1st, one of the most trusted full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, today announced a new crop of custom products recently launched in market. The products include FunkkOFF! TeethRefreshers®, the only reusable (30x) toothbrush + toothpaste product; the SUPStick land paddle , a custom land paddle for competitive Stand UP Paddle training and commuting; and JessEM Tool Company’s next-generation woodworking router, all recently went […]