New Product Design and Development
A full-service product design firm taking projects from concept through production. We use realistic 3-D computer simulation and concept modelmaking to dream and detailed CAD engineering databases to make it easy to manufacture. Our process starts with . . .
Keywords: industrial design, ergonomics, usability, user interface, invention, DFM, concept development, product design, product development
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Founder Johannes Gaston worked as a designer and manager in Europe, Africa, USA and Asia, before starting his own firm in 1988. He has been awarded 45 US and 12 international patents. His firm has helped clients design and develop numerous successful medical, consumer, commercial and industrial products sold in over 30 countries worldwide.
What is your primary product or service?
The reason many new products fail is that they are not intuitive to use. Our user centered approach helps companies optimize their ideas, helping consumers form an emotional connection to your brand.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Founder Johannes Gaston has been inventing things and building prototypes since a young boy. After completing high school in St.Paul, he was accepted at the prestigeous School of Art and Design in Zurich, Switzerland, where he completed both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Industrial Design.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Because we have worked in so many different areas (medical, consumer, commercial, industrial), we are able to leverage our experience with user friendly design, product branding, ergonomics, materials and manufacturing processes for each new project.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We only have one location, but have design partners in other countries, in order to provide additional perspectives, particularly with global products.
Provide detailed directions to your location
See map on our website @ www.jgdesign.com or use the map on this site.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept all forms of payments, except credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
We have served many local companies such as 3M Company, American Medical Systems, Tonka Toys, Marvin Windows, NordicTrack, Wagner Spraytech, Ecolab, etc., but have also served major clients outside Minnesota, such as Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Tetrapak.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Founder Johannes Gaston runs the company.
What are your hours of operation?
Too many :)
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That's such a simple and elegant solution....
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
The larger the island of knowledge..... the longer the shoreline of wonder.