About TriMech Design Solutions
TriMech acquires MAKO Design + Invent
TriMech acquired MAKO’s talented team of industrial designers and mechanical and electrical engineers to add to its own complement of product development and industrial designers. This has created a unique group that supports inventors, designers, manufacturers and eCommerce brands through each stage of bringing an idea to a market-ready product.
We take clients through planning and strategy development, designing, prototyping, manufacturing, and scaling to production volume, all to efficiently transform a concept into a fully functional, commercial product.
In addition TriMech’s global teams of advanced optimization specialists can support additional simulation and analysis needs clients have during those stages.
Your vision, our expertise — Let's turn your dream into reality.

Product Development Services
Our clients use the following services to bring their products to market:
Awards and Recognition
More awards than any other design firm in our niche





Who We Serve
Inventors & Startups
Turn your idea into a manufacturable product with guided design, prototyping, and development support. From concept to production, we help you move forward with confidence.
Product Teams & Businesses
Extend your engineering capacity with expert design, CAD, prototyping, and manufacturing support.
Small Manufacturers
Tailored design services for small businesses, not just large corporations.
eCommerce
Full service partnership from to get your business from concept to market.
Our Work
Innovative solutions, successful launches.
Jewelry Loom
The TriMech (formerly MAKO) team helped develop the Jewelry Loom with mechanical engineering and product design services.
Kharaband Curved Battery Technology
TriMech (formerly MAKO) helped to design the Kharaband curved battery technology for extending smart watch battery life
MedTech Mobility Headrest
Advanced mechanical engineering for a new MedTech Mobility Headrest design
Where are you in your Product Journey?
Gain all of the Knowledge You Need to Succeed
Our product design startup platform is a hub for education and success in product development, launch, and scale. Access podcasts, articles, eBooks, mentorship, and essential tools for your success.
The TriMech Advantage
Beside you, every step of the way

Guiding you every step of the way
Many design firms say they can manage DFM (Design for Manufacturing), true expertise demands an advanced team with extensive end-to-end development experience. While most firms cater to large corporations with dedicated DFM teams, Mako Design offers a comprehensive product development solution for startups like yours.
Solutions include business strategy, product management, and manufacturing scaling—key elements for your success. You bring the vision; we take care of everything else.

The Real DFM Professionals
Achieving successful product ventures requires top-tier talent that excels in skill and character. Our design team is composed exclusively of senior Design and Manufacturing experts with experience at industry leaders like Apple, Nike, and Dell. You'll love working with us because we are the most experienced, supportive, and proactive team you'll meet.

Pioneers in Product Development for Startups
As the original and leading firm, Founded 1999, we pioneered the product design niche for startups and continue to lead the industry with our highly-refined strategies, product development platform, and industry-leading best practices.

Excellence in Efficiency
We deliver high-quality services at competitive rates, achieved through efficient time management, advanced software, and over 20 years of process refinement—all without compromising quality. We are the pioneers of the SMART Product Development Process.
The World’s Benchmark Product Development Model
We pioneered the SMART Product Development model, a unique and efficient platform and process to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-efficient product development from sketch through to manufacturing.
SMART stands for:
01 | Skillful
02 | Marketable
03 | Accelerated
04 | Responsive
05 | Targeted
What's New?
Our Product Development Blog
Explore the latest product, best practices and tech tips from TriMech's team of product development specialists.











