Mako Design + Invent

MAKO Design + Invent is a premier firm specializing in top-notch consumer product development services aimed at startups, small manufacturers, and inventors. In essence, we are the foremost comprehensive solution for transforming your concept into a tangible product ready for retail, all delivered with high quality, cost efficiency, and promptness. Our team consists of 30 skilled product designers and operates across four locations: Austin, Miami, San Francisco, and Toronto. We offer a complete suite of in-house services, including industrial design, mechanical and electrical engineering, patent assistance, prototyping, and manufacturing. To further support our startup and inventor clients, we also provide guidance on business strategy, product strategy, marketing, and sales/distribution for various consumer goods. Additionally, our founder, Kevin Mako, hosts The Product Startup Podcast—an acclaimed hardware podcast that shares valuable tips, interviews, and best practices for hardware startups, inventors, and product developers.