people who design products.
A small studio that gets products made.
We're ANCORD Design Co, a product design studio rooted in sustainability, action sports and real-world problem-solving. Since 2018 we've designed products for startups and global brands, balancing clean aesthetics with smart engineering and sustainable thinking.
We design for performance, durability and meaning. From helmets and hydration bottles to toothbrushes and medical tools, our work spans categories and is built around the same principles.
We work hands-on with our clients: deep in strategy, in the shop with our sleeves rolled up, and with the factory to bring the solution to market. We care about materials, manufacturing realities and the long view, so the products we build are ones people want to use, keep and talk about.
We're based in British Columbia and work with clients across North America and beyond. Whether you're a first-time founder or an innovation lead at a global brand, we start from wherever your product is.
Our team
Our Partners
We can't do what we do without collaboration, from you and from our preferred partners: strategists, engineers and makers we've worked with for years. We'll introduce you in person or on a call.
We are proudly BC Green Business certified.
BC Green Business is a sustainability certification program for businesses in British Columbia, run by the non-profit Synergy Foundation. As certified members since 2023, we complete biannual evaluations to measure our environmental performance and identify opportunities to improve.
Since joining, we've diverted over 156 kg of waste, saved 537 m³ of water, conserved 44,276 kWh of energy and contributed 134 hours of paid volunteer time. We're certified at the Green Leader tier, and a recognized Water Friendly Business.
FAQ
Short answers to the questions we hear most.
Yes. Prototyping is a core part of how we work. Whether it's a quick mockup or a fully functional build, we use prototypes to test, refine and make sure your product works before the tooling is cut.See the services
Yes. Every project ships with production-ready files (3D CAD, drawings and specs), and from there we go as far as you need: sourcing and vetting manufacturers with competitive quotes, running design-for-manufacturing with the factory, and supporting tooling, samples and quality control through your first production run. Prefer to run production yourself? The files stand on their own, and we're a call away.See what we offer
We work with startups, solo inventors, established brands—you name it. Some clients come to us with a clear plan; others with a napkin sketch. Either way, we tailor our approach to fit your goals and where you’re at in your product journey.See the work
Our workshops are focused, collaborative sessions designed to spark ideas, solve problems, or kickstart a product. Whether you’re stuck on a concept or exploring new directions, we bring our brains and process to the table to move things forward. Great for founders, teams, or anyone facing a design challenge.Ask about a workshop
Absolutely. Any idea you bring to us is yours, and once the project is complete and paid in full, the final deliverables we’ve developed together are yours too. We kick things off by sending our mutual NDA—so everything stays protected from day one. While the tools and internal processes we use remain ours, we’re always happy to clarify how IP and ownership work at any stage of the project.
Have a product in mind? We'd like to hear about it. A short note is plenty, and we'll suggest a time to talk.