Business Details
12 Years
experience
Transforming Great Ideas into Market-Ready Products
Established in 2014, North Product Design is a product design agency headquartered in the North West of England with studios in Preston, Manchester, and London. Our team of experienced designers and engineers specialises in transforming innovative ideas into market-ready products through end-to-end design and engineering solutions. We prioritise solving real-world problems, integrating sustainability from initial sketches to final production, and leveraging cross-industry expertise to deliver impactful outcomes. With a decade of experience, we collaborate with startups and established businesses to create products that achieve measurable success, including significant revenue growth and market penetration. Our approach combines strategic product design thinking, prototyping, and manufacturing support to ensure efficiency and commercial viability. We are committed to ethical practices, transparency, and fostering partnerships with like-minded clients who share our vision for positive change through design.
Services
Product Visualisation
Prototyping
Manufacturing Support
Sustainability Integration
Product Development
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Fixed Price Quotations
- Product Design
- Engineering
Services
Product Visualisation
We create high-quality rendered product images to bring concepts to life, enabling clients to visualise their products before production. Our visualisations support marketing efforts and stakeholder presentations by showcasing design details and functionality. This service ensures clarity and alignment on the product vision early in the development process.
Prototyping
Our prototyping service involves developing and testing physical models to refine design functionality and user experience. By iterating through prototypes, we identify and resolve potential issues, ensuring the final product meets performance and manufacturability standards. This process accelerates development and reduces production risks.
Manufacturing Support
We provide comprehensive manufacturing support, including supplier selection and production oversight, to ensure seamless transition from design to market-ready products. Our expertise in design for manufacture optimises cost-efficiency and quality, helping clients achieve scalable and sustainable production solutions.
Sustainability Integration
Sustainability is embedded into every project, from material selection to end-of-life considerations. We guide clients in creating products that minimise environmental impact while maintaining functionality and commercial viability. This approach aligns with global sustainability goals and meets growing consumer demand for responsible design.
Product Development
Our full-service product development covers concept generation, engineering, and market launch. We collaborate closely with clients to transform ideas into tangible products, ensuring technical feasibility and commercial success. This holistic approach guarantees cohesive execution from initial sketches to final production.
People
Nathan Partington
Design Director
Founder of North Product Design with over a decade of product design experience, Nathan specialises in transforming ideas into market-ready products. He leads client collaborations and manufacturing partnerships, leveraging expertise in handheld vacuums and premium lighting solutions.
Georgina Partington
Operations Director
Georgina manages operational efficiency, ensuring the team focuses on design excellence. Her background in education sector management streamlines workflows, enabling seamless project execution and resource allocation across North Product Design's studios.
Kat Murphy
Marketing Director
With 17 years in creative communications, Kat drives brand storytelling and product marketing strategies. She bridges product design and brand identity, ensuring cohesive narratives that resonate with target audiences and enhance market impact.
Alex Anderton
Product Design Engineer
Alex brings global consultancy experience in innovative product development. His expertise in materials and problem-solving ensures technically robust designs, from ideation to production-ready solutions tailored to client needs.
Rosie Alexander
Product Design Engineer
Rosie combines medical device design expertise with creative problem-solving. Her mechanical engineering background ensures functional, user-centric products, particularly in complex systems requiring precision and reliability.
Questions
What services does npd offer?
We provide product visualisation, prototyping, manufacturing support, sustainability integration, and end-to-end product development tailored to client needs.
How does npd approach sustainability?
Sustainability is embedded in every project, from material selection to end-of-life considerations, ensuring minimal environmental impact without compromising functionality.
Can npd work with startups?
Yes, we collaborate with startups and established businesses, offering tailored support to transform innovative ideas into market-ready products.
What industries does npd serve?
We work across sectors, applying cross-industry expertise to challenges in consumer products, industrial design, medical devices, and more.
Reviews (3)
Fiona Lines
Jul 06, 2017
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I used North Product Design for the graphic design work on my new company logo. Nathan really helped me out when I had a deadline over the weekend, providing a friendly service and excellent results.
Matthew Earnshaw
Jul 06, 2017
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Excellent creative design, really helped get my project off the ground. Initial idea discussion to prototype was smooth and a pleasure to see my idea come to life.
SOS Station
Jul 06, 2017
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We have worked with North Product Design on developing our SOS Station and can't recommend North Product Design enough. They are an extremely professional company who will go the extra mile to ensure you're more than happy with the end product. We have already begun working on our next Product Design development with North Product Design.