Forge Studio

We are a remote strategic design studio located in the San Francisco Bay area. Our focus is on assisting companies and teams in addressing unclear challenges while developing or scaling products for their customers. We believe that products and services serve as tools to empower individuals, motivated by the goal of simplifying and enhancing daily life. Our clients include Instacart, Salesforce, Affirm, Airtable, AWS, Grammarly, Handshake, Guideline, Caper, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, ShopPad, and many others. Our team consists of professionals who have firsthand experience working with clients, gaining insight into outstanding design across various company sizes. We have been part of organizations such as Google, Facebook, Salesforce, Zendesk, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Square, Automatic Labs, Zapier, Varo Money, and more. What we offer: We collaborate with teams to provide exceptional digital experiences and drive transformative business results. Through insightful research, strategic product planning, and high-quality design, we assist you in conceptualizing and launching successful products from the outset. New Products: We take ideas from inception to completion by defining a product vision, identifying opportunities, and delivering a solution that connects with users. Scaling Products: We can help reengineer your product for growth, acting as experienced partners to assist you in uncovering new expansion possibilities. Embedded Experts: If your design team is overwhelmed or you require support in tackling new challenges, we can function as an integral part of your team, similar to an in-house designer. Design Systems: Enhance product quality and reduce time to market by investing in a flexible and scalable design system. Strategy & Research: We help mitigate risks in decision-making, gain a deeper understanding of your users, assess the competitive landscape, and empower your teams to deliver value. Brand & Marketing Strategy: We assist in uncovering a compelling narrative and developing an effective marketing strategy that transforms customers into advocates for your brand.