Industrial Design Firm — Since 2008

Product Engineering
& Industrial Design
Services

SGW Designworks is a top industrial design firm delivering product engineering services that guide your project from concept through manufacturing. We combine design, engineering, and production readiness.

17+
Years in business
200+
Products launched
5
Client satisfaction
40+
Industries served
Trusted by
Emerson
Medtronic
Bayer
Trimble
Sensata
BASF
Cradlepoint
What we do

Comprehensive Product
Development Services

From napkin sketch to first production run — SGW provides integrated industrial design and product engineering services that eliminate the gaps between design, engineering, and manufacturing.

01 / PRODUCT DESIGN

Industrial Design

Optimize aesthetics, ergonomics, color, materials, and finish with users at the center of every design decision.

  • Concept Development
  • UI/UX Design
  • CMF Strategy
  • Design Validation
02 / ENGINEERING

Mechanical Engineering

Develop mechanical designs ranging from low-cost components to complex assemblies and industrial equipment.

  • Mechanical Design
  • Electronics & Embedded Systems
  • Structural Analysis
  • Machine Design
03 / PROTOTYPING
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Prototype Development

Build and test prototypes for user feedback, fundraising, and manufacturing validation at every stage.

  • Prototype Production
  • Prototype Testing
  • Iterative Design
  • Performance Analysis
04 / MANUFACTURING SETUP
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Design for Manufacturing

Bridge the gap between engineering and production — align your design with manufacturing methods to reduce risk, rework, and cost.

  • DFM Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Manufacturer Selection
  • Production Sample Inspection
05 / NPD
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New Product Development

End-to-end new product development for startups, SMBs, and enterprise — accelerate time to market without sacrificing quality.

  • Product Strategy
  • Requirements Definition
  • Roadmap Planning
  • Launch Support
06 / LEADERSHIP
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Fractional Hardware CTO

Executive-level product strategy and technical leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. Trusted by investors and stakeholders.

  • Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Product Portfolio Strategy
  • Team Leadership
  • Investor Readiness
How it works

Get Started in 3 Steps

Our development engagement is straightforward. From first conversation to on-time product launch — here's how we work together.

01

Meet with Us

Discuss your current development projects, approach, team structure, and business goals. We listen before we recommend anything.

02

Get Tailored Development Help

Choose project-based help or dedicated capacity by discipline. Our team integrates with yours like a true extension — not a vendor.

03

See Results

Realize the benefits of an award-winning team focused on your project. Faster to market, lower risk, better products.

Why SGW Designworks

We engage like an extension of your team

Hardware development is full of pitfalls. Maybe you've been burned before, or your team lacks the capacity to move as fast as you need. We navigate the process with you — with full transparency, accountability, and a genuine stake in your success.

  • A product roadmap that drives real business growth
  • Speed to market without cutting corners
  • Lower risk development through validated decisions
  • The right features and functionality for your users
  • Optimized and validated user experience
  • Developing successful products since 2008
Get Development Help
01

Bootstrapped Startups

Pursue the right prototyping milestones, get user feedback early, align development with fundraising, and launch a winning product within your constraints.

02

Funded Startups

Move fast. Accelerate through design and prototyping iterations to align with target users and build momentum through your product roadmap.

03

Small & Mid-Size Businesses

Enhance your NPD approach with a flexible development resource and expert perspective. Supplement limited capacity and launch more winning products.

04

Large Corporations

Inject fresh perspective to break internal tunnel vision. Apply a flexible resource with diverse experience without overloading your team.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

★★★★★
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As the patent owner and inventor, I would like to congratulate SGW in achieving an amazing result which exceeded our expectations. The instant understanding of the product and how it would operate in our industry basically sealed the deal for us.

Rod Gray
Director & VP, SIPS Hitch
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SGW is an amazing company with the flexibility we require for innovation. They have also assisted us in developing our designs for a new innovative product that will be launched very soon in tactical operations.

Jason Semple
Co-Owner, Advanced Accuracy
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These guys get it. They are a rare blend of creative and technical talent — honest, flexible, fun to work with and incredibly competent. They make me look good, bringing my ideas to life through their insight and experience.

Preston Lewis
Co-Founder & CCO

Don't settle for development that's too slow or doesn't deliver.

Put SGW Designworks to work and develop the right products on the right timeline. Let's talk about your project today.

Start a Project
Get in Touch

Start Your Product Development Project

Whether you're a startup with a napkin sketch or an enterprise team looking to accelerate development — we want to hear about your project. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch within one business day.

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Address 200 E. 33rd St, Garden City, ID 83714
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Phone 208-391-4000
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Response Time Within 1 business day
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