A prototype
makes it real
First consult is free
Our mission
Transform bold ideas into reality
Identify & address critical design elements to connect you with your target audience
Blend design thinking with engineering precision, to craft purpose built hardware serving real world needs
Process
Define the ask - SCOPE
Explore the market - RESEARCH
Expand on your vision - CONCEPT ART
Select a path - DIRECTION
3D visualization - CAD & RENDERING
Rapid prototyping - SCALE MODELS
Adding in the functionality - ENGINEERING
Hiring the best suppliers - OUTSOURCING
Putting parts together - ASSEMBLY
Testing and Review - ITERATE & VALIDATE
Finalize and document - DRAWINGS & B.O.M.s
Approaching manufacturers - BATCH RFQ
Applying the Science
Here, creativity meets focused action. Whatever you or your client is dreaming up, we are building. We guide you through the industrial design phases with confidence, by listening carefully to your needs, so that we can simplify the problem, apply resources efficiently, and furbish you with the functional assets your company needs to reach the next production goal.
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Passionate designers and makers empowered by technology & local fabricators, dedicated to building beautiful objects that do real work, to enhance the human experience.
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Every project starts with listening. We focus on the identifying the core problems you want to solve, and work towards simple, smart, and accessible solutions.
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From startups to established productions, we partner with teams and individuals working on the leading edge of their industry, managing the development of new products or functional props.
What are
clients
saying?
“Retrobound has been an incredible partner in bringing novel designs and prototypes to life. Dane’s tireless work and commitment to excellence helped us not just deliver a beautiful prototype, but one that was functional, manufacturable, and that truly represented our vision. After multiple collaborations, his thoughtfulness, quality of work, and attention to our needs, are why we look forward to working with him again!”
- Will Foss, Sr. Director, Boston Dynamics Consulting“Our experience working with Dane for 3D modeling has been exceptional. His attention to detail, quick turnaround times, and ability to translate our concepts into accurate, high-quality models have been a huge asset to our many film and TV projects. Dane is professional, reliable, and consistently delivers results that exceed expectations. We highly recommend Retrobound’s services to anyone in need of top-tier 3D modeling support. He's also a helluva nice guy.”
- Darryl Christensen, Co-Founder, Ocean Drive Leather“Dane has been a pleasure to work with over the years. He truly cares about delivering a quality service to his clients and has excellent communication”
- Matthew Engelage, Founder (local product company)“Just wanted to say again how amazing a job you did on the helmet design. Thank you for going those extra miles to deliver such a great piece. It’s really going to get featured…”
- Eron Carruth, Director/Producer (local)
Let’s talk
Innovation starts with consultation. Tell us your vision, and together we’ll decide where focused design efforts can best serve you. Book a free intro consult today.
