designgree

designgree is an industrial design and strategy studio in Korea, founded by Edgar Yeo. It works with companies to spot product opportunities and then designs the physical products, digital interfaces and brand material that go with them.

What designgree offers

• Product and industrial design — consumer and technical products, from a smart thermometer to air-conditioner controls and a kitchen air purifier.
• UX and UI design — interfaces for apps and connected devices, such as a mobile app for field officers managing home curfew monitoring.
• Branding and strategy — brand identities and product strategy.
• Product realisation — taking concepts through to manufacture with a network of developers, animators and mould technicians.
• Marketing and spaces — marketing materials, shop interiors and exhibition design.

Who it works with

The studio works with businesses on product programmes; its portfolio includes a smart health band for KT and the OPTICON offender monitoring system with real-time GPS tracking.

Key facts

• Based in: Korea
• Founder: Edgar Yeo
• Network: partners with outside developers, animators and mould technicians