About us
Tandem is an award-winning Los Angeles industrial design firm trusted by global brands and high-growth innovators to bring category-defining products to market. It's made of talented Los Angeles product designers, senior mechanical engineers & stellar electrical engineering partners in Orange County. From advanced robotic appliances and smart accessories to industrial systems and medical technologies, Tandem helps clients create successful, brand-defining products. By blending California’s design culture with cutting-edge engineering, we provide world-class industrial and product development services to companies locally and globally.
Since 2009, Tandem has been working with great brands creating successful products: the category defining soundbar with VIZIO, the No.1 selling All-in-One PC for Gateway...
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We transform ideas into market-ready products. From defining user needs and product strategy to designing hardware, digital interfaces, and preparing for manufacturing, we provide the complete development framework startups and established brands need to launch with confidence.
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We uncover deep user insights that inform product strategy, experience design, and long-term innovation. Through qualitative and quantitative research methods, we identify unmet needs, behavioral patterns, and emerging opportunities that shape meaningful, market-ready solutions.
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We create thoughtful, user-centered industrial design that balances form, function, and usability. Our team translates insights into products that are intuitive, manufacturable, and aligned with your brand.
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Our mechanical engineering team solves complex technical challenges, turning concepts into robust, production-ready designs. We focus on performance, reliability, and design for manufacturing at every stage.
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Beyond industrial design, we craft Our team develops user-centered interfaces, connected app experiences, and web platforms that strengthen product adoption, usability, and long-term brand value.
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We build prototypes to test, refine, and validate ideas quickly. From early proof-of-concept models to functional engineering prototypes, we help teams reduce risk and move forward with confidence.
Build emotional connections
between user & Products
Manifesting high-impact products
—elevating brands and driving market success.
Trusted by global leaders such as HP, VIZIO, InFocus, Safran, Sonic and Pioneer, Tandem has played a key role in top products across audio, video, computing, and medical fields since 2009. With 8 successful Kickstarter campaigns and 11 CES Innovation Awards, our experience spans from startups to industry giants.
Award winning Design
Recognized by the Most Prestigious Global Design Awards…
In 2022, Tandem earned two Red Dot Design Awards, continuing its commitment to excellence in product design and innovation.
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Reddot Design Award Winner 2022
Client
OC Acoustics
Year
2021
Big Ideas,
Real Impact.
From concept to production, we design and engineer products built for the real world. Tell us about your idea and let’s get started.
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A-Z Services
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Industrial Design
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Mechanical Engineering
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![A detailed 3D rendering of an intricate electronic or mechanical device with components, circuits, and cooling elements, set against a dark background.]()
Electrical Engineering
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![Multiple images of prototype 3D-printed or CNC-machined parts, including cylindrical containers, fittings, and structural components, labeled with engraving such as 'FIRI' and 'T'.]()
Design for manufacturing
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our Clients
Trusted by Industry Leaders and High-Growth Innovators
FAQs
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1. Award-winning design brings you market success.
Tandem creates physical products that succeed beyond concept—validated by industry recognition and real-world adoption.2. Interdisciplinary creativity
We bring together design, strategy, technology, and human insight to tackle complex problems from every angle. Different perspectives spark better ideas — helping us connect dots others overlook and build solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper.3. Prototyping & Design for Manufacturing
We learn by building. Ideas move quickly from concept to prototype so we can test, refine, and evolve through real feedback. Our team brings hands-on experience from consumer product manufacturing — combining design, engineering, implementation, and DFM expertise — so prototypes are developed with production in mind, not just visual concepts. This real-world approach reduces risk, bridges the gap between idea and manufacturing, and keeps innovation moving forward.4. A commitment to impact
We measure success by the momentum our partners create in the world. Our work has helped launch new product categories, shape emerging markets, and position brands at the forefront of innovation. From guiding startups toward successful crowdfunding milestones to earning industry recognition along the way, we focus on creating outcomes that resonate — blending vision, strategy, and design into progress that lasts. -
1. Discovery & Definition
We start by understanding the problem—your goals, users, technical requirements, and constraints. This phase aligns stakeholders, defines success, and establishes a clear development roadmap.
Outcome: clear scope, requirements, and priorities.
2. Concept Development
Industrial design and engineering progress together to explore concepts that balance user needs, performance, and feasibility. Early prototyping and iteration help validate ideas quickly.
Outcome: refined concepts grounded in real-world constraints.
3. Design & Engineering
Selected concepts are developed into detailed designs and engineering models. We focus on performance, reliability, and design for manufacturing, resolving risks early in the process.
Outcome: production-ready design intent.
4. Prototyping & Validation
We build and test prototypes to verify form, function, and performance. Testing informs refinements and ensures the design meets technical and user requirements.
Outcome: validated design ready for production.
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Industrial design is the process of creating physical products that balance form, function, and user experience. It focuses on how a product looks, feels, and works—while accounting for real-world constraints like manufacturing, materials, and cost.
At its core, industrial design translates user needs and technical requirements into thoughtful, usable, and manufacturable product solutions.
What industrial designers actually do
Industrial design typically includes:
Understanding users, use cases, and environments
Defining product architecture and interaction
Developing form, ergonomics, and usability
Selecting materials, finishes, and colors (CMF)
Creating concepts, models, and prototypes
Collaborating closely with engineering to ensure feasibility
It’s not just about aesthetics — it’s about making products work better for people.
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Tandem can provide designs which represent your company brand image which differentiate it from the competition. It bring specialized knowledge in efficient manufacturing processes and a deep understanding of consumer needs, ensuring products are both functional and competitive.