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Industrial design
& smart manufacturing engineering in Berkeley
Industrial design for Berkeley makers and hardware startups. Functional, production-ready product design rooted in West Berkeley's maker culture.
Berkeley Industrial Design
Hardware Products
Prototype to Production
Challenges we solve
Fits the spec.
In every format.
If your brand looks one way
in a PDF and another way
on the shop floor, it’s not working.
We define specs for every touchpoint — so your brand feels precise, intentional, and built to scale.
The brand doesn’t scale properly.
What works inside the team gets lost in documents.
No guidelines —
no consistency.
Each department improvises.
The brand falls apart.
Design doesn’t explain
the product.
Complex solutions need clarity, not gloss.
Nothing stands out at first glance.
No visual anchors — everything looks the same.
Who we work with
Startups
Get it right before it scales. If the visuals don't match the ambition, no one takes a second look.
- Design grounded in logic
- Identity that signals reliability
- Ready for pitch decks
Build from the start
Small businesses
Too many formats, not enough structure. Bring your business under control as it grows.
- One system for all materials
- Works across all assets
- Easy to hand off
Standardize it
Corporations
Old brand, new challenges. What worked at 50 employees breaks down at 500. We bring clarity.
- Brand logic that scales
- Clear roles
- Structured for onboarding
Bring it into spec
What goes into industrial design creation?
Built to solve, not just to look good
Good industrial design starts with constraints — environment, process, usage. Looks come after logic.
Engineering context
Production-ready
Shaped by your expertise
We don't invent from scratch. We extract knowledge
from your team and build on what already works.
from your team and build on what already works.
Founder input
Domain-driven decisions
Made to work in the real world
A prototype on a desk isn't the same as a unit in the field. We design for weather, weight, usage, and wear.
Operational stress
Everyday scenarios
Structured for scale
One machine is easy. A hundred units across five plants? We think in systems — to reduce variation and error.
Repeatable parts
Modular design
Pricing of industrial design
products in Berkeley
Not every product needs the same level of depth.
Pricing reflects complexity, asset count, and rollout — not fluff.
Solo team, simple use cases, fast turnaround
~ $2,000
Growing brand, multi-surface output, custom variants
~ $4,500
Enterprise-level structure, cross-team rollout, full system logic
~ $9,000
*Final cost depends on strategy time, asset scope, and documentation depth.
Get your custom estimate
What our clients say
Michelle Vo
Marketing Director
5
What impressed me most was how Toimi combined design sense with technical detail. Every idea was backed up by reasoning, and they weren't afraid to challenge us if it meant a stronger outcome.
Lina Chen
Operations Director
5
We had a pretty complex setup request. They broke it down, kept us updated at every step, and delivered earlier than we thought possible.
Rajesh Patel
CEO
5
Clear process, fast approvals, no drama. Exactly how a project should run.
Piotr Kowalski
Project Manager
5
We'll definitely continue working together.
More possibilities for your project
We work with a wide range of tasks and formats.
Explore additional solutions that may be a good fit for your project.
Formats
Industries
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Marketing materials & brand assets
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HR brand strategy & talent attraction
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Corporate mascot & character design
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Executive & personal brand development
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Strategic brand planning & development
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Creative brand concept & strategy
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Complete brand transformation
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Place branding & tourism marketing
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Visual brand identity development
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Professional logo design services
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Brand style guide development
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Product packaging design services
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Retail brand creation & development
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Naming сreation
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Brand foundation & messaging strategy
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Logo usage guidelines & standards
- Online Stores
- Real Estate
- Healthcare and Dentistry
- Restaurants and Cafes
- Beauty Salons
- Education
- Construction
- Legal Services
- Tourism and Hotels
- Logistics
- Interior Design
- Apartment Renovation
- Auto Services
- Marketplaces
- Consulting
- Photographers
Let's chat
FAQ
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Drop us a line at info@toimi.pro.
What industrial design do Berkeley companies need?
West Berkeley's maker spaces and UC engineering spinoffs drive demand for consumer electronics enclosures, lab equipment housings, scientific instruments, sustainable consumer products, and food packaging machinery. The city's proximity to prototyping shops and UC Berkeley's engineering labs makes Berkeley ideal for hardware development.
How long?
Concept development 4-6 weeks. Concept through production-ready specs 3-6 months. Berkeley hardware startups should plan for iterative prototyping cycles with UC engineering resources.
How long does industrial design take?
Product complexity, prototyping needs, material research, and engineering depth. Simple accessory costs less than electromechanical device. Berkeley startups can phase — concepts first, engineering when funded.
What affects industrial design costs?
Yes. We design for local production capabilities and recommend East Bay CNC shops, 3D printing labs, and West Berkeley maker spaces. Designing for your actual manufacturer avoids expensive tooling redesigns.
Can you create prototypes?
3D-printed, CNC-milled, and appearance prototypes. Berkeley's proximity to prototyping facilities and UC labs means fast turnaround on physical models.
How do you balance aesthetics and manufacturing?
Every decision considers materials, processes, and cost targets. Berkeley companies need designs that look great AND produce reliably at target price points.
How do you involve our team?
Sketches, 3D renders, material samples, then physical prototypes in your hands. Feedback on touchable models, not just screen renders.
Deliverables?
CAD files (STEP, IGES), technical drawings, material specs, assembly instructions, and presentation renders for investor decks.
