Design 1st

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Design 1st is a design agency based in Ottawa, Canada, and founded in 1996. Their team of more than 10 specializes in product design, IoT development, and logistics solutions for clients in the industries of health care and consumer products.

Client Insights

Industry Expertise

Consumer products & services

20%

Medical

20%

Dental

10%

GPS, Navigation & GIS

10%

Legal Cannabis

10%

Other industries

10%

Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport

10%

Telecommunications

10%

Client Size Distribution

Small Business (<$10M) 55%

Midmarket ($10M - $1B) 35%

Enterprise (>$1B) 10%

Common Project Size

$200K-$999K 5 projects

$50K-$199K 2 projects

$1,000,000-$9,999,999 1 project

Clients

  • Lenovo
  • We-Vibe®
  • Tablo TV
  • Shark®

Highlights from Recent Projects

Overall Rating

4.7
10 Reviews

Design 1st completed a product design project for a device management solutions company, helping them create a design that exuded quality and reflected the company's commitment to excellence. The project resulted in the completion of 55 production units, with more in the pipeline. The company was impressed with Design 1st's project management, responsiveness, and ability to meet both their needs and those of their contract manufacturer.

Another project involved the luxury product development for an adult toy company, with the goal of creating a unique luxury product that would positively impact women's sexual health and lifestyle. Design 1st guided the company through every stage of the design process, including research, concept testing, and user feedback, resulting in the successful launch of the product. The company was particularly impressed with Design 1st's deep bench of talent, transparency, and vested interest in their success.

Finally, Design 1st undertook a project for a biotech company, developing a new wearable device product. The project involved solving complex engineering problems and creating prototypes, with an investment of over $500,000. While the project took longer and cost more than initially anticipated, the company was happy with the quality of Design 1st's work and their ability to provide a one-stop-shop solution, including access to a supply chain and system of manufacturers. However, they suggested that Design 1st could improve by being more results-focused in their pricing model and offering software development services.

Timeliness

4.4

Service Excellence

4.7

Value

4.6

Would Recommend

4.9

Awards

36920

2022