Subframe
San Francisco product design and prototyping studio guiding hardware from concept through production.
Founded
2022San Francisco product design and prototyping studio guiding hardware from concept through production.
Subframe combines design and mechanical engineering expertise under one studio, enabling seamless progression from concept through production. The team handles most work internally, reducing coordination overhead and maintaining quality control throughout the development process.
The studio has developed deep expertise across diverse product categories including mobility, personal electronics, soft goods, and home equipment. Remote collaboration capabilities allow Subframe to serve clients beyond the San Francisco Bay Area.
Source: subframe.co
Subframe operates as a consulting-based design services studio, with project-based pricing tailored to the scope of each engagement. The studio works primarily with B2B hardware companies, offering end-to-end product development services from concept through manufacturing support.
Pricing varies by project complexity, with the studio handling most work internally and bringing in outside specialists only when necessary. Flexible engagement models support both startups and established hardware companies seeking design and prototyping expertise.
Source: subframe.co
Subframe provides end-to-end product design and prototyping services through a collaborative studio model. The team handles concept generation, prototyping, CAD design, testing, and manufacturing support for hardware products across multiple categories.
The studio works primarily with hardware companies, handling most work internally while bringing in outside specialists when needed. Subframe has become effective at remote collaboration, serving both Bay Area clients and companies beyond the region.
Source: subframe.co