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From Prototype to Production: How We Helped Ocuwell Democratise Eye Care
We took a prototype that worked in a lab and turned it into something that could reach millions of people who’ve never had access to eye care. Here’s what that actually took.
Getting to Know Kat: Marketing Products That Deserve to Exist
“Getting to know the person behind npd’s mission to market products that deserve to exist.
How to Design a Sleep Device That Doesn’t Look Like Technology
We asked the client to find a pebble on the beach. That pebble became the design brief. The result: a device that looks like stone and hides everything inside. Read how we designed tech that doesn’t feel like tech.
We’re Looking For a Senior Product Design Engineer
We’re growing our team, and we’re looking for someone who embodies what makes great product design actually work: rigour, ownership, and the confidence to build things that matter.
Why We Invested in 25 3D Printers (And Why We’re Still Adding More)
Two years ago, npd had two 3D printers. Today, we have 25.
AI Isn’t Coming For Your Job… It’s Already Here
Two years ago, everything shifted for us.
A client handed us an AI-generated image and said, “I’ve designed this. Now build it.”
Beyond the Handover: How We’re Evolving from Design It to Design It, Build It, Sell It
Designing a product is one thing. Getting it to market profitably and successfully? That’s where we thrive.
The Design Agency That Says No: Why We Turn Down More Projects Than We Accept
Why We Sometimes Say No: The Products That Don’t Deserve to Exist
npd wins Creative Studio of the Year
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that we’ve been named Creative Studio of the Year at the prestigious Prolific North Awards 2025! This incredible recognition celebrates nearly a decade of transforming complex challenges into impactful solutions, and we couldn’t be more proud.
A Champion’s Journey: Jaco van Gass on Recovery, Gold Medals and thinAir
Paralympic gold medalist Jaco van Gass sits down for a relaxed conversation with npd’s Founder Nathan to talk about his remarkable journey to world class athlete and the role helped thinAir play in it.
Design for Wellbeing: How Thoughtful Product Innovation Can Support Mental Health
A look at how product designers can prioritizse mental health and emotional wellbeing in their creations, from workplace solutions to mindful tech innovations
We’re Hiring: Senior Product Design Engineer
Are you a creative thinker with a passion for designing innovative products?
npd 2024 Highlights
What a year 2024 was. From award-winning innovations to expanding our physical footprint, we pushed boundaries and remained true to our core mission: solving real-world problems through thoughtful design. Here are some key moments we’re really proud of, that defined our year.
npd studio wins the Red Rose Award for Design
“North Product Design exists solely to solve problems – this is design in its purest form. Grown organically, clearly passionate and ethical, they design products with the potential to change lives.”
Investing in our projects
We’ve recently backed Site-Pod a business that is looking to revolutionise Welfare and Health and Safety standards within the construction industry. We have a strong background in developing products for the construction industry and after a number of successful product launches we wanted to take a larger part in Site Pod’s journey.
