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An end-to-end solution born out of necessity.

Our Story

Twenty-three years ago, 3fD burst onto the industrial design scene, an agency with origins as distinctive as its visionary founder. A technically curious mechanical and production engineer with a creative gene set the stage for a passionate mission: to innovate products that seamlessly blend beauty with engineering integrity, ensuring they perform as impeccably as their conceptual aspirations.

This unique DNA not only flavored our business model but also attracted a team of equally passionate professionals. However, our journey demanded more than passion; it necessitated a transformative step forward.

The elephant in the room

While Design for Manufacture is a sound principle, great design inherently carries a rebellious streak. Third-party manufacturers often hesitate to invest effort or share know-how without contractual commitment. The traditional tendering process further complicates matters, as manufacturers are brought into the picture later in the development process.

This transition from design to production can, unsurprisingly, revert a previously matured design back to a state of debate. Budgets face challenges, timescales shift, and relationships undergo stress.

3form Design and IKONYX are closely tied together to ensure seamless prduct design and devlopment while also offering a full manufacturing solution
The front of the 3form Design product development studio based in Whitchurch Hampshire UK

The future is made

In 2002 IKONYX was founded to provide a manufacturing capability for 3fD’s clients.

Today, it boasts robust supply chains, tooling and moulding capabilities, and a centre of excellence in the Far East. Meticulous coordination of this established process allows for a speed and quality that surpasses expectations.

When navigating the path from concept to a boxed, market-ready commodity, the largest pitfall arises. Yet, when the goal is to ensure the gold at the end of the rainbow is real, the value of a collaboration with IKONYX is unparalleled. Our end-to-end solution offers a holistic approach to the strategic vision, ensuring it not only thrives but is also realised.