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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.
An intro into 2023
Studio updates and thoughts on the year ahead
What is a circular economy?
A circular economy is a way in which products and services are designed to maximise value and minimise waste.
Common Mistakes Made During Product Development
Developing and launching a new product is difficult, but there are some common mistakes that you should avoid.
Circularity Survey
We’ve created a quick and simple method for businesses to understand how their existing products fit within a circular economy.
Ten things I learnt from the FMCG industry (Part Two).
I experienced both incredible highs and crushing lows, but it was these experiences that have shaped who I am and how I approach design.
Ten things I learnt from the FMCG industry (Part One).
I experienced both incredible highs and crushing lows, but it was these experiences that have shaped who I am and how I approach design.
New look, same innovation
You may have noticed a distinct difference to our website recently. If you did, then thanks for following our journey! If not, then welcome!
De-bunking The Design Process
The design process is messy (sometimes), incredibly rewarding (most of the time) and is built around learning from failure (always).
Not all products deserve to exist
It might seem controversial for a product design agency to be turning away clients and projects given the events of the last 18 months, but we’ve got comfortable saying no to projects that we don’t believe in.
Taking a hard line on sustainability
A reflection on 2020 and our contribution to the world.
