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We are creators, makers and explorers with a curiosity for the new...

 

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We research, design, develop and engineer product experiences

 

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We focus on experiences born out of user insights and innovate within the framework of understanding the user's goals

 

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We believe in authentic and meaningful experiences for users, shaping technology to exceed their needs and inspire brand love

We are committed to uncovering the truths in our users culture, in order to connect with who they are and what they want to achieve

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At Foundry the partners are the team driving the project to uncover every detail and are committed to collaborating with teams having the ambition and courage to break the mold 

Scott Tomlinson

 

Christian DiBenedetto

 

Steve Black

 

Ian Munson

 
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Got a project we can help you with?

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Get in touch…

innovation@FoundryCollaborative.com

FOUNDRY COLLABORATIVE

221 SE Ankeny St

Portland, OR 97214

 

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Looking back at the first dedicated all in one wrist ware device for runners we designed that measured heart rate on the wrist with real time audible coaching mixed with your music for wireless headphones use and launched at the 2014 Berlin Marathon - using the metaphor of locking the jewel like touch screen technology onto the wrist with a soft silicon strap to maximize comfort and minimize distraction to the runner. #industrialdesign #industrialdesigncommunity #reddotdesigns 🔴 #reddotawardwinner #reddotbestofthebest
Special edition Adidas watch faces for Fitbit collaboration @fitbit @callingallcreators
It’s all about surprise and delight when you can execute the poetic expression of a functional feature. CIRCA 2013 . . . . . . . #customerexperience  #designresearch #UserJourney #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant  #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360 @apple @appledesignhub @apple.inc.offical @dezeen @idsadesign @fastcompany @designmilk .
Rapid visualization is the key to seeking feedback on key features from project teams. Designs role is about holding on to that vision as a team navigates through conflicting input to find clever solutions that are Desirable, Feasible and Viable. #Vision #Collaboration #Technology #Society #Culture #ProductDesign #industrialdesign @core77 @idsadesign
Some first EDC (Every Day Carry) sketches we’ve been thinking about this week.... with a fountain pen. . . . . . . . #customerexperience  #designresearch #UserJourney #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign  #designstrategy #designconsultant #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360 @apple @appledesignhub @apple.inc.offical @dezeen @dwellmagazine @fastcompany @designmilk
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Cheese Grater love. . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #UserJourney #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant  #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360 @apple @appledesignhub @apple.inc.offical @dezeen @dwellmagazine @fastcompany @designmilk @core77 @renderweekly
On a more light hearted note, cheese graters might make really interesting light diffusers? What do you think? . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #UserJourney #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant  #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360 @apple @appledesignhub @apple.inc.offical @dezeen @dwellmagazine @fastcompany @designmilk .
Cheese Graters, good for ventilation? . . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #UserJourney #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant  #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360 @apple @appledesignhub @apple.inc.offical @dezeen @dwellmagazine @fastcompany @designmilk .
Porsche enough? . . . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #UserJourney #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant  #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360
What’s your favorite Monopoly piece? . . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #UserJourney #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant  #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360
A large part of our experience is in bridging the gap between physical and digital interactions by role playing and discovering opportunities with users to define the user experience as one, finding gaps and experience economies that will simplify the users life. . . . . . . . #customerexperience  #designresearch #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign  #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine  #fastcompany #experiencedesign  #designstrategy #designconsultant  #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand  #autodeskfusion360 #fusion360
There’s a lot of talk about the best running shoe, but Run*Genie recommends the right shoe for you. #rungenie #adidasrungenie #adidasrunlab #customerexperience #designresearch #consumerexperience #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #digitalstrategy #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant #softgoods #softgoodsdesign #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand
Heading in to the weekend on the back of lab testing this week for our partners o2o2 Facewear. #datascience #producttesting
Often it’s in the first read gestures which communicate ease of use and key features - knowing everything is a deliberate communication with the user, it’s about recognizing the ones that work toward the project goals. . . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant #softgoods#softgoodsdesign #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360
The adidas Smart Run. 🔴 Red dot Winner - Best of the best designation for top 3% of winners. Launching at the Berlin Marathon in 2014. A fun project leading the exploration of features for use cases, materials and construction definition, and Premium positioning and industrial design execution for the targeted Young Urban Runners. . . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant #softgoods#softgoodsdesign #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360
The adidas Smart Run sketch showing the feature rich and self contained wireless music, touch screen, running coach ideas, wrapped in silicon, steel, magnesium and Gorilla glass for added protection, (2014). . . . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant #softgoods#softgoodsdesign #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360
Testing new configurations and hybrid wear styles for a personal audio music and coach mixer, which can clip out of the strap and into the body, just ahead of the wireless earbud trends today (2010). . . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant #softgoods#softgoodsdesign #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360
Testing the appetite for a dedicated smart sport watch with touch screen and heart rate sensor on the wrist for Young Urban Runners in 2012 both Functionally and emotionally. . . . . . . . . #customerexperience #designresearch #consumerinsights #IDSA #industrialdesign #productdesign #behance #innovationteam #innovation #reddotdesigns #wiredmagazine #fastcompany #experiencedesign #designstrategy #designconsultant #softgoods#softgoodsdesign #interactiondesign #Userjourney #productstories #identity #brand #autodeskfusion360#fusion360
‘Functional by Nature’ construction concept. Technical solutions that arrest the wearer with natural beauty to be worn like jewelry. Inspired by nature, Zoned by feature, tuned for performance. #generativedesign