Lava Design Inc

Improving the Human Experience Through Innovation

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About the firm

Lava Design Inc is a multidisciplinary product development and design agency. Its team includes engineers, industrial designers, and graphic designers who collaborate to build successful products, digital platforms, and support content. With over two decades of experience spanning medical devices, athletic equipment, and consumer goods, the practice delivers cost-effective and highly strategic design solutions customized to each client's specific needs.

Established
2000
Firm type
Mechanical Engineering · Software Engineering

Capabilities

Product Research & Strategy

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Comprehensive market and design research targeting consumer personas, manufacturing feasibility, and stakeholder requirements.

  • Discovery

    Diving into the needs of customers and stakeholders to identify opportunities.

  • Data Collection

    Gathering applicable qualitative and quantitative parameters at the outset of the development process.

  • Human Factors & Ergonomics

    Observing, storyboarding, and identifying safety and comfort requirements to minimize user injury, stress, and design uncertainty.

Product Design & Development

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Translating concept ideas into refined, production-quality physical models and consumer products.

  • Concept Design

    Developing new ideas from blue-sky invention development to finished and packaged retail products.

  • Prototype Development

    Creating fully functional prototypes complete with custom branding, labeling, and colors to replicate near-production-quality units.

  • Usability & Performance Testing

    Evaluating functionality, physical endurance, material compatibility, and ergonomics to ensure optimal user experiences.

Engineering Services

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Translating design innovations into robust, functional products ready for high-volume manufacturing.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    Detailed mechanical design ensuring products meet rigorous performance and structural standards.

  • CAD & Solidworks Modeling

    Creating exact production CAD models and technical Solidworks drawings for manufacturers.

  • Design For Manufacturing (DFM)

    Optimizing designs for tooling release, assembly, and manufacturing coordination.

Branding & Graphics

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Developing distinct brand identities, packaging, and visual content that align with physical product strategies.

  • Brand Identity

    Evolving client brand strategies through visual assets, color studies, and identity design.

  • Packaging & POP Design

    Creating retail packaging and point-of-purchase displays to maximize product visibility and consumer engagement.

Digital Media & Platforms

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Designing user interfaces and online environments to distribute product strategies across channels.

  • Websites & App Design

    Creating digital hubs, shopping carts, and mobile applications to support physical products.

  • UI/UX Design

    Designing digital user interaction models and visual interfaces.

Industries

Consumer Products · Defense · Healthcare · Sports & Recreation · Medical Devices · Research Facilities

Projects

HALO Product Development

Consumer Products · Client: HALO

Project details

Comprehensive product development and industrial design services executed for HALO.

Ergodyne Product Development

Consumer Products · Client: Ergodyne

Project details

Industrial design, research, and functional testing services for Ergodyne brand products.

Octane Fitness Equipment Design

Sports & Recreation · Client: Octane Fitness

Project details

Product engineering and industrial design services for Octane Fitness training products.

Zift Medical Device Design

Medical Devices · Client: Zift Medical

Project details

Design strategy, research-guided user observation, and prototype development for Zift Medical devices.