TECHNICAL SOFT GOODS & INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CONSULTANCY
CARRY IT FORWARD
We understand that product design is more than just lighting the fire of innovation.
It’s a process of discovering hidden needs and crafting solutions that celebrate the unique mission and ethos of the companies we serve.
A PROCESS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING IDEAS THAT ARE A MEANINGFUL EXTENSION OF BRAND DNA.
And a process that delivers products loyal customers expect.
Whether you are a start-up with a new idea, or growing a proven product line, FORMSTUDY will help you and your team carry your ideas forward.
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT STUDIO SPECIALIZING IN BACKPACKS, LUGGAGE AND ACCESSORIES
WE’RE THE DESIGNERS ACROSS THE HALL
FORMSTUDY has a wide range of design and development capabilities to support your project offering trend research, sketch ideation, technical drawing, CAD modeling, 3D printing and prototype sampling.
We also offer extensive experience with domestic and overseas vendor sourcing, material sourcing, fabric development, color study, logos, product branding and visual brand language standards.
We are dedicated to continual support of the design community offering professional advisement and strategy sessions to help your creative team grow and succeed.
DISCOVERING HIDDEN NEEDS
RESEARCH / EXPERIENCE / DISCOVERY
CONCEPT IDEATION & GROWTH
EXPLORATION / TECH DRAWINGS / CAD MODELING
PROTOTYPING & TESTING FOR FIT
SAMPLING / 3D PRINTING / FACTORY SOURCING
OUR STUDIO WORKSHOP
Located on the Colorado Front Range, we sit just a short drive from Downtown Denver and the Denver International Airport
ROY SWANSON
CO-FOUNDER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR / LEAD DESIGNER
As a Senior Designer for top tier world brands, Roy co-founded FORMSTUDY with the intention of creating a deep and reliable resource for technical softgoods design and brand strategy. With nearly 20 years years design and development experience has been a driving force behind the signature brand relevant innovation which has become a beacon for industry professionals to tap for inspiration and collaboration. If he's not at the studio making and building you can probably find him riding long miles on his MTB or playing cowboy with his family.
NATE DURANT
CO-FOUNDER / LEAD DESIGNER
Nate cut his teeth early as a Product Designer & Developer for top brands in the Outdoor + Travel industry. With over a decade of soft goods experience, Nate has always had a special interest in tech-wear and fashion he is always on the pulse of quickly evolving trends of fit and function. Born and raised in Denver, if he's not grinding through design iterations you can bet he's in the garage wrenching his classic Bronco or pegging mountain roads on his Ducati Sport Classic.
WESLEY BAUER
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER II / CAD SPECIALIST
With over a decade of industry experience, Wes has a wide range of Product Design experience. From developing sleeping bags, tents, gloves for Marmot, to detailed 3D modeling at Grayl, to award winning bag and pack design for Fishpond, Wes can do it all. And he’s not just your average Ohio transplant, he lives the Rocky Mountain lifestyle to it’s fullest running, climbing and camping throughout all four Colorado seasons.
TEAM OPPORTUNITIES
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER / PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Although we’re not actively seeking talent, we also never know when an opportunity might arise. If you have experience with soft good design in the outdoor and travel industries, or your current work is focused in hard goods and you’re eager to expand your portfolio, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We want to hear from you!
