Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike large agencies where projects often become impersonal and hierarchical, Formeta Design operates as a lean, senior-led industrial design consultancy. Fewer layers mean faster decisions, clearer communication, and designs that feel intentional, not generic.

We’re built for focus and speed, ideal for product development teams who need efficient, high-quality industrial design without the overhead of a traditional agency structure.

We combine industrial design, engineering awareness, and business strategy to create products that are desirable, manufacturable, and commercially viable. Our goal isn’t just a good-looking concept; it’s helping companies reduce development risk and bring better products to market faster.

Every project also runs through DesignLogger, our proprietary project-tracking platform, giving you full visibility into progress, milestones, and deliverables, with no waiting for status update emails.

Yes. We take intellectual property seriously and are happy to sign an NDA before any project details are shared. You retain full ownership of the designs, CAD data, and documentation we create for you, and we can also support patent drawings and related documentation if needed.

Absolutely. Many of our clients come to us with an existing engineering team, and we’re used to collaborating closely with them, aligning on design intent, manufacturing constraints, and technical feasibility throughout the project. We can also bring in our own trusted engineering collaborators when additional capacity or specialized expertise is needed.

Formeta Design operates with a compact, senior-level team. Your project is personally overseen by our founder and design director, from the first sketch to final delivery, so you’re always working directly with an experienced industrial designer rather than junior staff or an account manager relaying messages.

We’ve worked across a diverse range of industries, including consumer product design, medical device design, smart transportation design, and industrial equipment. This breadth sharpens our ability to think holistically and solve sector-specific challenges with confidence.

This includes everything from smart home appliances to B2B healthcare technologies, allowing us to approach every product design with multidisciplinary insight, and apply learnings from one domain to innovate in another.

Our process begins with understanding: the context, the users, the challenges. We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and translate every brief into meaningful creative direction.

From there, we move through ideation, sketching, 3D development, prototyping, and refinement, a proven multi-phase product development process grounded in user-centric design and validated through iteration.

Every step is logged and shared through DesignLogger, our internal project management system, so you always know exactly where things stand.

Projects typically move from initial concept to a production-ready design in around 4 to 8 weeks, depending on complexity and scope. Simpler concept explorations can move faster, while projects involving deeper engineering or regulatory considerations may take longer.

We define a realistic timeline together during the discovery phase, with clear milestones so there are no surprises along the way.

Every collaboration starts with a discovery call, a relaxed conversation where we learn about your product, goals, and constraints. From there, we scope the project together and prepare a tailored proposal.

There’s no heavy paperwork or long onboarding process upfront, just a conversation to see if we’re the right fit for each other.

Deliverables are shaped around what your project actually needs. This can include CAD files, renders, technical drawings, or physical prototypes, among others. Rather than forcing every project into the same template, we tailor the final package to your product’s stage and goals, and agree on it upfront so expectations are clear from day one.

Absolutely. Many of our long-term partnerships started with companies that only had an idea. We guide early-stage startups through product strategy, design language, and go-to-market preparation, becoming an extension of your team rather than just a vendor delivering visuals.

At the moment, we work with projects of all sizes and evaluate every inquiry individually, so don’t hesitate to reach out, whatever stage you’re at.

Not at all. We’ve successfully worked with clients across Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Our workflows are remote-friendly and supported by strong English communication and modern collaboration tools.

We understand the importance of clear timelines and shared expectations, so we adapt to time zones, offer flexible scheduling, and prioritize consistent updates throughout every project.

Pricing depends entirely on the scope, complexity, and goals of each project. There’s no one-size-fits-all rate, and we don’t simply charge by the hour. After our discovery call, we prepare a transparent, fixed-price proposal whenever possible, so you know exactly what you’re paying for and why.

Whether it’s a short design sprint or a long-term product development partnership, our goal is to align budget with meaningful outcomes.

Yes. Beyond design, we assist clients with preparing for production: detailed part design, material sourcing advice, supplier communication, prototype sourcing, DFM (Design for Manufacturing) review, and manufacturing follow-up with trusted partners when needed. Our team ensures the design is ready not just for presentation, but for real-world implementation.