Use comes first
We start with what the object is for and the situations it needs to fit. Those needs guide its shape, size and controls.
About Bench
A studio for
things people use.
Bench brings product definition, industrial design and prototyping together. We work with teams developing new objects or improving an existing one.
How we work
Stay close to the object.
We move between drawings, digital studies and physical models. Each format reveals something different, and the useful decisions are recorded as the work progresses.
Show the alternatives
A review should make differences clear. We present directions with enough context to discuss the tradeoffs.
Make space for revision
The first model is a way to learn. We refine the design through agreed reviews rather than treating the first image as a finished answer.
Working relationships
Join the team at the stage that helps.
We can lead an early design study or contribute to an established development team. Existing engineers, makers and production partners are part of the conversation when their input affects the design.