Industrial design for specific challenges

Need a part or object that does not yet exist?

Custom industrial solutions: design and manufacturing

When standard solutions do not fit

At A1Pack, we develop custom industrial solutions for needs that standard products cannot meet. We study how the object will be used and propose feasible approaches to design and manufacturing. The scope can range from a single component to a complete system.

For entrepreneurs and manufacturers

We can develop a new product, improve an existing one, adapt it for production or create the packaging needed to make and present it.

Packaging development for a range of bathroom fittings

For agencies and brands

We turn campaign concepts into physical objects: packaging, displays, promotional pieces and installations, according to each project’s goals and constraints.

Promotional object for a brand activation

Challenges we can address

These examples illustrate where industrial design and custom manufacturing can help. We assess the scope of each project individually.

  • Redesign a range of boxes to reduce sizes, streamline stock and improve logistics.
  • Design a custom object for a launch, brand activation or event.
  • Turn an entrepreneur’s idea into a physical product that can be tested and manufactured.
  • Develop a product for a factory using its available equipment and processes.
  • Design packaging or a kit with assembly, transport and user experience in mind.
  • Create visual and technical consistency across a family of products.
  • Develop a replacement for a part or component that is no longer available.
  • Simplify the production of an object to reduce steps, time or waste.
  • Adapt a design for production with locally available suppliers and processes.
  • Bring mechanical, electronic and 3D-printed components together in one object.
  • Resolve assembly or handling issues that cause errors or breakage.
  • Create custom fixtures and objects for displays, retail spaces or showrooms.
  • Improve the ergonomics or usability of an existing product.
  • Build prototypes and pilot batches before investing in production tooling.
  • Design organizers or protective solutions for tools and components.
  • Bring different parts together in a modular system.
  • Develop corporate gifts or limited-edition objects that communicate a brand.
  • Adapt a product for different users or environments.
  • Address a need that standard parts cannot meet because of size, form or context.
  • Prepare a handmade product for more consistent repeat production.

From the need to a manufacturable solution

A flexible process to assess each challenge, test what matters and prepare for production.

We examine use, requirements, materials, quantities, budget and timing. We identify what the object must achieve.

We explore alternatives and define materials and processes according to the production resources available for the project.

Where needed, we build models or prototypes to assess form, function, assembly and user experience.

We prepare drawings, specifications and technical files according to the agreed project stage.

We can support manufacturing through specialist suppliers or work with the processes the client already uses.

Development and evaluation of an industrial design solution

What do you need to solve?

Tell us about the problem and its context. We will review possible technical approaches for your project.

Why work with A1Pack

We connect design decisions with production conditions to develop solutions suited to each need.

  • Applied knowledge: we consider materials, processes and use from the outset.
  • Feasibility: we assess options against budget, production scale and available capabilities.
  • Specialist network: we bring in suppliers and workshops as needed.
  • Clear communication: we turn a need into design decisions and technical specifications.
Glowing light bulb used as a conceptual image for ideas and solutions