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THE SOURCE and VISIONS of 

SGEDESIGNSTUDIO

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In nearly five decades of experience with product development and entrepreneurship, I've founded two companies, serving as Chief Design Officer for both. Eastboard Consoles began producing control room workstations in 1979, and SGEDESIGNS Inc was created in 2005 as an industrial design practice.. My approach to product design and development is shaped by a diverse, professional background in both science and the creative arts. This multidisciplinary expertise allows me to draw inspiration from various fields, generating unique solutions when developing new products.

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At SGEDESIGNSTUDIO, we're driven by my passion for creating cravable, innovative products that enhance everyday life. Our team focuses on developing surprisingly simple, ingenious products that make people's lives easier and more comfortable. We take a collaborative approach on every project, utilizing our advanced proficiencies in 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering, scale modelmaking, and 3D printing. These skills enable us to offer rapid prototyping, evaluation, and refinement of product concepts in-house, making SGE a one-stop, early-stage design and development prototyping service.

 

This same philosophy has led to the creation of personal inventions and products, several of which are now standards in the Doug Mockett worldwide catalog. Three other ideas, including the  Air Vent Grill, and the EdgeTrack wire management system, have been awarded First Place in Mockett's annual design competitions (1993, 2017, 2018). I've also earned two utility patents: one for the LapLift ergonomic laptop support platform, and another for the Toastbaker modular countertop cooking system.

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Concurrently, my work with Eastboard Consoles, now a division of ASCustom Furniture, has generated over $11 million in global sales, and remains focused on designing and building specialty technical furniture for network and cable broadcast facilities, and local television station control rooms. Eastboard was among the first to incorporate 3D renderings in design proposals, now the de facto standard. Our products have garnered a well-deserved reputation for creating comfortable, efficient, enjoyable workspaces, by seamlessly combining aesthetic appeal, ergonomic functionality, and innovative design.  

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My journey from chemistry researcher to industrial designer exemplifies interdisciplinary thinking, demonstrating that the most impactful solutions often emerge from unexpected connections and a relentless drive to improve the world around us. SGEDESIGNSTUDIO continues turning innovative ideas into reality, and shaping the future of product design. We're eager to bring your new product to life.

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