Industrial design consultancy

Does your urban project need something more than a one-size-fits-all solution?

Do you need to inject innovation to your product line but your design team simply doesn't have time?

Let us take care of the entire design process.

Our expertise lies in integral development throughout the whole product lifecycle – from concept to manufacture, and beyond.

Our clients include large corporations, manufacturers, architects, urban planners and local authorities. They trust us to find new solutions to industrial design challenges for the urban environment. Furniture, signage, cycle parking, playgrounds and many other fields. They are all looking for something innovative and unique, that adds real value. That’s where we come in.

Since 2005, we have worked on a huge and diverse range of projects. From smart cycle hubs and street furniture, to complex technology design such as speed cameras and air filters. Sometimes, we are the go-to external design studio for companies, taking the pressure off their internal design teams. In other projects, we design bespoke pieces for world-renowned architects.

If you need designs with ‘wow’ factor for any kind of urban project, you can trust us to take care of the entire process.

Creating value through outstanding design

The experienced team at Neko includes industrial designers, architects and engineers. With almost 20 years’ experience in our field, we have a deep understanding of what the market is looking for.

Designing from the ground up means that Neko’s finished designs are viable products: beautiful, safe, inclusive, at the right price and ready for manufacture. We follow a design methodology which allows us to tailor a project completely to your vision and individual requirements.

If you have something specific in mind, or just the beginnings of an idea, contact us – we’d love to discuss your vision. When you work with Neko, you’ll find an enthusiastic team of experts ready to create a perfect solution together.

Our approach

Creating value through outstanding design

At Neko, we believe in designing solutions that improve the world around us.

Since 2005 we’ve worked with people who come to Neko searching for something different. Across all sectors, our work is design-led, user-centred and focused on delivering unique, eco-conscious solutions.

Our Design Thinking methodology helps us to gain a deep understanding of your requirements and objectives in a dynamic and collaborative step-by-step process.

A fresh perspective which ensures that the final result exceeds your expectations.

INSIGHT

You are the expert in what you do, not us. So it all starts with listening to you. What do you need? Who is it for?

We aim to fully understand your vision, ideas and objectives so we can tailor the perfect solution.

By researching existing products, materials, users and technology, we gain a deep understanding of what is needed.

CONCEPT

Curiosity and collaboration are our key elements for a successful team brainstorming and sketching session.

Considering Life Cycle Design Strategies and cost implications from the very beginning helps us to discard any non-viable ideas.

By looking at every angle at this stage we ensure a better final result.

DESIGN

We select 2 or 3 winning concepts and develop them in CAD drawings, 3D models and renders.

We present the concept designs to you and work closely to ensure that we’re on track to realise your vision correctly.

With your feedback, we refine the initial concepts and choose one for further development.

TESTING & PROTOTYPE

Every new idea has to be tested – whether the size, material, form, function – or something else.

For more complex projects we work with experts in other fields to fully understand any specific technical or social factors.

We use a variety of tools to prove the concepts and create scale and/or working models.

TESTING & PROTOTYPE

Every new idea has to be tested – whether the size, material, form, function – or something else.

For more complex projects we work with experts in other fields to fully understand any specific technical or social factors.

We use a variety of tools to prove the concepts and create scale and/or working models.

FINAL DESIGN

The design is transformed from concept to finished product. We resolve every detail in technical sketches, CAD drawings, 3D models and prototypes.

The final product is presented in renders, photomontage and/or scale models. Once it meets with your approval, we generate the detailed construction plans.

MANUFACTURE

Our industrial design consultancy projects can include engineering specifications such as suppliers, components, materials and finish.

We deliver all the information necessary so you can manufacture the final product yourself. Or we can help you by supervising manufacture with our network of trusted suppliers.