Crafting tomorrow's icons, today.

In today's rapidly evolving market, brands often approach us with the belief that they need a new product designed. However, the real need is far deeper and more significant. It's not just about a new product; it's about creating something that embodies value beyond its physical form. This value is encapsulated in a narrative that the product carries with it.

Creating a product is not just about adding another item to the market; it's about fulfilling three critical roles for the brand: generating revenue, enhancing brand visibility, and potentially disrupting the market. These outcomes are all rooted in design and contribute distinct value based on the brand's unique constraints and ambitions. A well-crafted brief, grounded in the brand's aspirations and the needs of its customers, lays the foundation for a product with a compelling story.

We delve into a brand's goals, using each project to more closely reflect its values, whether it's meeting functional needs while embracing sustainability or catering to urban adventurers. This ensures our designs not only meet immediate needs but also align with the brand's long-term vision and values.

Viewed through the lens of customer needs, a product represents more than just something new. It's a creation that resonates with their lifestyle, values, and the contexts in which the product will be used. This alignment across emotional, cultural, and practical dimensions weaves a rich narrative around the product.

By identifying and articulating these narratives that resonate with both the brand and its customers, we craft items of true value—objects that are not only desirable and enjoyable but iconic.

Icons in the realm of products hold varied meanings. For brands, an icon might be a flagship product that generates steady revenue and becomes synonymous with the company. For users, it becomes an essential companion across diverse experiences. Some products achieve iconic status through social endorsement and historical timing, becoming symbols of belonging within specific communities. Yet, our aim isn't necessarily to create icons in this traditional sense; it's to forge iconic products by harmonizing the essence of the brand with user needs and desires, underpinned by innovation. This approach lays the groundwork for building compelling brand narratives and businesses.

In an era marked by excessive production and the quest for convenience, design is at a pivotal crossroads. The imperative to create mindfully—focusing on what truly matters—challenges us to slow down and contemplate the deeper value our creations bring to the world. By investing time, care, and attention, we don't just produce; we craft legacies.

We create icons for tomorrow, today.

Hadrien Monloup