Bootstrapped product design, development & engineering services for positive impact on people, planet and profit.
Mission-driven ventures are our cup of tea…
We believe that the most exciting challenges in product development lie at the intersection of addressing societal, environmental, and ecological challenges, whilst creating a viable and sustainable business model.
That’s where you’ll find us.
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Participated in 100+ Projects
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12 Years in Industry
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Named on 2 Patents
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1 RedDot Bicycle Design Award
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1 Product in London's Science Museum
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Experience Across Multiple Product Categories
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Participated in 100+ Projects // 12 Years in Industry // Named on 2 Patents // 1 RedDot Bicycle Design Award // 1 Product in London's Science Museum // Experience Across Multiple Product Categories //
Case studies:
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EAV Cargo
Transforming a startup’s MVP into a durable, standards-compliant, positive margin, and production-scalable, commercial electric vehicle. Built in the UK.
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Vax Commercial
Design-for-compliance, manufacturer implementation & range expansion of a category-leading product line in time for the 2013 EU Ecodesign energy label rollout.
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Formula 1 Impact Wrench
Developing a hypothetical concept from an ergonomic time-in-motion study into a functional CNC-machined prototype.
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Islabikes Imagine Project
Leading the engineering associated with switching an existing business from a linear to a circular economy sales model.
Testimonials:
Gerald Kiska
KISKA Founder & Managing Partner
”If you’re looking for someone who brings both technical depth and fresh thinking, who can lead but also get his hands dirty, Matt is that person. I’d happily work with him again.”
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"Matt joined us in Munich and right from the start showed that he wasn’t afraid of a challenge!
He took on responsibility fast—leading projects, building workflows, coaching young designers—and he always pushed things forward with energy and clarity. What I value most is that he doesn’t just ‘get the job done’; he questions, he rethinks, and he looks for the better way. That’s exactly the mindset needed in design projects.
He has the rare ability to move between the big picture and the detail. One day he’s shaping strategy or presenting at an international conference, the next he’s deep in engineering work or mentoring a junior team member. And he does it without ego—just focus and curiosity. People respect him because he leads by example and creates an environment where others can grow.
If you’re looking for someone who brings both technical depth and fresh thinking, who can lead but also get his hands dirty, Matt is that person. I’d happily work with him again.”
John Piper
Former F1 Senior Engineer for Williams & Benetton, Chief Designer on JCB Dieselmax
”Matt is quite simply very talented and hard working - he's able to distill whats required quickly and frankly just get on with it. He's at the top my list to get the job done.”
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”Matt has played a major design and engineering role in two of my larger projects, from conception of the idea through to finished manufacture - both were a great success - I was very comfortable to hand over responsibiliy to him for key aspects knowing he would feed back when required.
He is technically very good indeed and so stays aware of the overal design goals but is able to focus in close and get those important details just right.
Matt is quite simply very talented and hard working - he's able to distill whats required quickly and frankly just get on with it. He's at the top my list to get the job done - I think this comes from his ability to be very organised and methodical and communicate well at every level.”
Tim Goodall
Former Senior Management Team Colleague
”Matt’s sharp mind and foresight were invaluable in driving projects forward, pre-empting challenges and ensuring their successful delivery.”
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“For nearly two years I had the pleasure of working closely with Matt, and I can confidently say that he is one of the most diligent and detail-oriented professionals I’ve encountered. His commitment to excellence is evident in every task he undertakes, no matter how complex or challenging. While many might shy away from intricate details in favour of simpler paths, Matt consistently leaned into complexity, understanding that true simplicity lies on the other side of it. His ability to navigate and master these complexities has been a key factor in delivering outstanding results.
Matt has a remarkable ability to think strategically, always considering the long-term implications of his decisions, especially when it comes to the environmental impact his decisions can have. His sharp mind and foresight were invaluable in driving projects forward, pre-empting challenges and ensuring their successful delivery. While his relentless pursuit of design and process improvement was inspiring, and a true asset to any team.”
Daniel Frintz
Lead Industrial Designer EU at Aventon, Former KISKA & Focus Bikes
“Matt is one of those guys you like to work with to solve your challenge. It was a pleasure to work with him and I can only recommend it!”
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“Matt is one of those guys you like to work with to solve your challenge.
Not only is he a really friendly and easy to get along with, but he also sees and understands problems fast.
With his sharp mind and organised way of working, he comes up with a thought-through plan to overcome and solve the roadblocks and challenges in the project.He is also able to lead teams through times of change and keep everyone engaged!
In the end, it was a pleasure to work with him and I can only recommend it!”
Sam Bernard
Former Engineering Director for EAV Cargo, CTO for PureElectric & Global Category Director for Dyson
Matt has a detailed understanding of the engineering process that comes from a genuine passion for its art. Matt delivers results.”
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“Matt is a confident and skilled engineer with exceptionally high standards and an incredible work ethic.
He has a detailed understanding of the engineering process that comes from a genuine passion for its art.
Matt delivers results. At EAV Bikes, he quickly assessed the product’s issues and then implemented solutions, leveraging the skills within the team and adding knowledge where the team was found wanting.
Matt always exceeded my expectations, so I'm confident to recommend him.”
Expertise:
With over 12 years of developing products for manufacture — from scrappy, fast-moving startups to global OEMs with complex supply chains — tuning the level of detail to fit the stage, size, and priorities of the business is in our wheelhouse.
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We leverage the democratisation of powerful digital tools and technologies to deliver robust and innovative design engineering without the large investment & contractual tie-ins.
» Design Development & 3D CAD
» 2D Engineering Drawings
» Tolerance Stacks
» FEA Structural Analysis
» 3D Printing & Prototype Construction
» Value Engineering & Cost Optimisation
» Design for Manufacture & Assembly
» Onsite Manufacturing Review & Production Support
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Process & planning is critical to ensure successful project delivery but it has to be done well to avoid bogging a team down in bureaucracy & admin.
We work with you to dial in an appropriate level of process for your scale & complexity. The aim is just enough to ensure delivery on time, in full and within budget without creating bottlenecks.
» Work Breakdown Structures
» Product Development Processes
» Critical Path Mapping
» Milestone/Tollgate/Gateway Processes
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Compliance with standards, directives & legislation can often seem a daunting topic with a small team. Having lived that experience multiple times, we can help make the task more approachable.
» Plotting Compliance Maps
» Synthesising Requirements
» Tracking Validation Progress
» Indicative Testing Prior to Approvals
» Liaising with Test Houses
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With 80% of a product’s environmental impact embedded in the design phase, our profession must take ownership over the decisions we make, whilst proactively understanding the repercussions as global citizens.
Some of the tools that we can deploy include:
» Facilitating New Revenue Streams via Product Features
» Design for Disassembly
» Lightweight & Iterative LCA (Lifecycle Analysis)
» Eco-cost & Carbon Calculations
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During the pressures of initial product delivery, team management frameworks can often fall to the bottom of the pile. Yet collaboration and trust are some of the most important skills for a starting team to share. We help you unlock that potential.
» Compiling Professional Development Programs
» Restructuring & Recruiting to Optimise Performance
» Facilitating Cross-Functional Collaboration Sessions
» Business Wide Product Training
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![A page of sketches showing the design development of a bicycle pedal.]()
Ideation
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![A detailed 3D rendering of a motorcycle's front suspension, disc brake, and frame, with components in various colors including red, yellow, black, gray, and pink.]()
3D CAD Modelling
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![A CNC machined prototype for a Vax Commercial vacuum cleaner electrical appliance with development sketches before proceeding to injection moulding tooling.]()
Design Development
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![FEA FEM CAE Solidworks Simulation Bicycle Frame]()
FEA - Structural Analysis
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![A bicycle rocker link optimised for lightweight and stiffness utilising Solidworks Simulation 3D FEA tools.]()
Topology Optimisation
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![Eco Design]()
Eco Design
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![T0 Tooling trials for an injection moulded plastic part in a South-East Asian factory.]()
Design for Manufacture
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![An Islabikes children's bicycle mounted to an ISO4210 fatigue testing fixture in a testing laboratory.]()
Lab Testing
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![A low-cost fatigue test validation rig developed using an Ardunio microprocessor and prototype electronics components.]()
Prototype Electronics
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