ABOUT
US
Turn Your Product Vision
Into Market Reality
We are a product development firm based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in end-to-end development solutions for smart hardware and consumer electronics.
Unlike traditional design agencies, we offer more than just aesthetic design or engineering development; instead, we provide a comprehensive suite of services—spanning product strategy, design, hardware, software, and mass production introduction.
Our team comprises product managers, industrial designers, mechanical engineers, electronics engineers, and software engineers who collaborate seamlessly across disciplines to ensure that every stage of the product lifecycle—from concept to mass production—remains fully controllable and executable.
Our objective extends beyond merely “completing a project”, our true goal is to empower our clients to create products that successfully enter the market and achieve commercial success.
Our Story
Our founder, Dylon, spent 15 years working at internationally renowned industrial design firms. Through his past project experiences, he observed that the failure of many smart hardware projects stemmed not from flaws in design or technology themselves, but rather from a “disconnect” — a lack of effective integration between product strategy, design, engineering development, and manufacturing. Some projects possessed brilliant concepts but failed to materialize. Some products completed the design phase only to be completely overturned during engineering. Others proceeded to mass production before finally revealing critical issues regarding cost or quality.
In 2020, he founded OPD Design with the aim of addressing these challenges through a more systematic approach. By integrating product strategy, industrial design, engineering development, and supply chain resources, we have established a collaborative, cross-functional product development methodology. This ensures that every stage of the process revolves around two core pillars: “feasibility” and “readiness for mass production.”
We focus not merely on how a product “looks,” but—more importantly—on whether it can be manufactured, whether it possesses inherent stability, and whether it is capable of sustaining a long-term presence in the market.
Today, we collaborate with clients from diverse nations—ranging from agile startups to established global brands—helping them successfully shepherd their products from initial concept through to mass production. We remain steadfast in our adherence to one core principle: every product decision must simultaneously weigh user experience, engineering feasibility, and manufacturing realities. This remains the unwavering methodology that guides our work. Leveraging Shenzhen’s comprehensive hardware supply chain ecosystem, we are able to rapidly validate ideas, iterate on product designs, and drive the development process forward with exceptional efficiency. This positions us as more than just a design and development firm; we serve as a vital bridge connecting the realms of creative innovation and manufacturing execution.
Featured Projects
Smart Comb
A scalp care comb with a misting function, featuring an ergonomic design that combines style and practicality.
Anti-Choking Device
A home-use Heimlich maneuver device developed based on the principles of the Heimlich maneuver.
Anti-hair loss shampoo
We provided SLEK group with one-stop services including bottle industrial design, brand design and marketing design.
Self-Service Checkout System
These are the core devices supporting the "unmanned shopping" scenario and the key terminals for improving shopping efficiency.
leaPower
Batteries branding, Power your life.
Sci-fi style electric ceramic stove
Spaceship-themed electric ceramic stove: a modern lifestyle.
Children's KVT
Allowing children to learn through play and grow through learning.
AI interactive terminal
This project uses AI to recognize NFC chips, match IP-specific audio effects, enabling “one Baji, one exclusive interaction”
Production Capacity
The foundation of our DFM is our manufacturing capabilities. We have significant production resources, so wedesign from a production perspective. Our industry-leading intelligent manufacturing equipment, coupled with ahighly experienced production management team, enables us to deliver comprehensive production solutions tai.lored to innovative products.
Prototype
Our prototype center boasts advanced equipment, including 3D printers, CNC machines, and vacuum molding machines. With more than 20 seasoned professionals on our team, we specialize in creating plastic prototypes, metal prototypes, and various other types. Leveraging our exquisite craftsmanship and efficient services, we deliver precise prototype solutions to expedite product development and market introduction
Mould
Mold workshop is equipped with state-of-the-art processing equipment, including high-precision CNC machine tools and EDM machines. Our professional team consists of over 40 highly skilled members, specializing in the manufacture of injection molds and die-casting molds. These molds are extensively utilized in various sectors such as automotive, electronics, and home appliances.
Main Equipment:
- CNC Spark Machines (SODICK, etc.)
- CNC Slow Wire (SODICK)
- CNC High-Speed CNC (DMG, MAKINO)
Injection
Molding
Our injection molding workshop is equipped with numerous advanced injection molding machines of various specifications, capable of accommodating a wide range of product sizes. The workshop features professional mold installation and debugging equipment, alongside an automated material conveying system. Our dedicated technical team, comprising 60 skilled professionals, rigorously oversees the production process to ensure the highest quality of each injection molding product.
Key Features:
1.Injection Molding Equipment:
- 47 injection molding machines
2.Distribution of Injection Molding Machines:
- One 1250-ton injection molding machine
- One 400-ton injection molding machine
- Twenty 160-ton to 250-ton injection molding machines
3.Injection Accuracy:
- Injection position accuracy up to 0.1MM
- Product size accuracy controlled within 0.01MM
- Advanced power system boosts injection speeds to 130-140MM/S, enabling the injection of thin-walled plastic products (0.2~0.5mm)
Spraying
The spraying workshop is designed as a 10,000-level dust-free environment. Our main production process utilizes a fully automated two-coat and two-bake spraying technique. The automatic line is equipped with high-quality spray gun equipment and high-energy UV light curing equipment.
Key Features:
1.Spraying Equipment:
- One two-coat and two-bake automatic spraying line
- Two robot large-piece spraying lines
- One printing line
- Twenty pad printing machines
2.Production Capacity:
- Smart wearable spraying: 5 million pieces per month
- Robot small and medium-sized part spraying: 1 million pieces per month
- Robot large-piece spraying: 30,000 pieces per month
- Printing: 4 million pieces per month
Assembly
Our company currently operates two 100,000-level dust-free assembly workshops and seven bidirectional assembly lines, all housed within a newly constructed four-story supporting factory building, totaling 16,000m². This infrastructure is designed to meet the increasing demand for orders.
Key Features:
1.Assembly Department
- Four assembly lines
- Main production includes customized machines, Y10 series, Y20 series
- One Y50 series customized line
- Three bidirectional assembly lines for other models
2.Assembly Department
- Primarily a dedicated production line for the 150CM large machine series
- Two bidirectional assembly lines for other models
3.Assembly Capacity:
- Assembly Department 1: 250,000 finished units per month
- Assembly Department 2: 130,000 finished units per month
Testing
Each robot product we manufacture undergoes rigorous testing to ensure reliable product quality. Our testing laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive range of advanced equipment to perform various assessments.
Testing Equipment:
- Projector
- Colorimeter
- Halogen Lamp Moisture Meter
- Impact Tester
- Tensile/Bending/Strength Tester
- Vicat Thermal Deformation Tester
- RCA Paper Tape Tester
- Waterproof Tester
- Friction Tester
- Flame Flow Rate Velocity Apparatus
- Horizontal and Vertical Combustion Tester
- Hardness Tester
Our prototype center boasts advanced equipment, including 3D printers, CNC machines, and vacuum molding machines. With more than 20 seasoned professionals on our team, we specialize in creating plastic prototypes, metal prototypes, and various other types. Leveraging our exquisite craftsmanship and efficient services, we deliver precise prototype solutions to expedite product development and market introduction
Mold workshop is equipped with state-of-the-art processing equipment, including high-precision CNC machine tools and EDM machines. Our professional team consists of over 40 highly skilled members, specializing in the manufacture of injection molds and die-casting molds. These molds are extensively utilized in various sectors such as automotive, electronics, and home appliances.
Main Equipment:
- CNC Spark Machines (SODICK, etc.)
- CNC Slow Wire (SODICK)
- CNC High-Speed CNC (DMG, MAKINO)
Our injection molding workshop is equipped with numerous advanced injection molding machines of various specifications, capable of accommodating a wide range of product sizes. The workshop features professional mold installation and debugging equipment, alongside an automated material conveying system. Our dedicated technical team, comprising 60 skilled professionals, rigorously oversees the production process to ensure the highest quality of each injection molding product.
Key Features:
1.Injection Molding Equipment:
- 47 injection molding machines
2.Distribution of Injection Molding Machines:
- One 1250-ton injection molding machine
- One 400-ton injection molding machine
- Twenty 160-ton to 250-ton injection molding machines
3.Injection Accuracy:
- Injection position accuracy up to 0.1MM
- Product size accuracy controlled within 0.01MM
- Advanced power system boosts injection speeds to 130-140MM/S, enabling the injection of thin-walled plastic products (0.2~0.5mm)
The spraying workshop is designed as a 10,000-level dust-free environment. Our main production process utilizes a fully automated two-coat and two-bake spraying technique. The automatic line is equipped with high-quality spray gun equipment and high-energy UV light curing equipment.
Key Features:
1.Spraying Equipment:
- One two-coat and two-bake automatic spraying line
- Two robot large-piece spraying lines
- One printing line
- Twenty pad printing machines
2.Production Capacity:
- Smart wearable spraying: 5 million pieces per month
- Robot small and medium-sized part spraying: 1 million pieces per month
- Robot large-piece spraying: 30,000 pieces per month
- Printing: 4 million pieces per month
Our company currently operates two 100,000-level dust-free assembly workshops and seven bidirectional assembly lines, all housed within a newly constructed four-story supporting factory building, totaling 16,000m². This infrastructure is designed to meet the increasing demand for orders.
Key Features:
1.Assembly Department
- Four assembly lines
- Main production includes customized machines, Y10 series, Y20 series
- One Y50 series customized line
- Three bidirectional assembly lines for other models
2.Assembly Department
- Primarily a dedicated production line for the 150CM large machine series
- Two bidirectional assembly lines for other models
3.Assembly Capacity:
- Assembly Department 1: 250,000 finished units per month
- Assembly Department 2: 130,000 finished units per month
Each robot product we manufacture undergoes rigorous testing to ensure reliable product quality. Our testing laboratory is equipped with a comprehensive range of advanced equipment to perform various assessments.
Testing Equipment:
- Projector
- Colorimeter
- Halogen Lamp Moisture Meter
- Impact Tester
- Tensile/Bending/Strength Tester
- Vicat Thermal Deformation Tester
- RCA Paper Tape Tester
- Waterproof Tester
- Friction Tester
- Flame Flow Rate Velocity Apparatus
- Horizontal and Vertical Combustion Tester
- Hardness Tester
Our team
Dylon
founder
Huangwei
Industrial Designer
Karry
BD Manager
Zoe
Product Manager
Wutao
Structural Engineer
duanwu
Receptionist
jojo
Industrial Designer
Ayo
Graphic designer
huan
Electronics Engineer
xiaofeng
Production Manager
min
Purchasing Engineer
Why Companies Choose OPD
In the development of smart products, the true challenge often lies not in any single stage, but in how to effectively integrate product strategy, design, engineering development, and manufacturing.
Through cross-disciplinary team collaboration and structured development processes, OPD transforms creative ideas into actionable product solutions. We focus not only on a product’s design and functional implementation but also—critically—on its engineering feasibility, stability for mass production, and potential for commercial success.
1. We are not merely a design firm, but a development partner covering the entire product lifecycle.
OPD Design goes beyond mere aesthetic design or isolated development tasks; we provide comprehensive product development support—spanning product strategy, industrial design, hardware design, software design, and even packaging design. This integrated capability eliminates the need for clients to coordinate with multiple separate teams, thereby reducing communication overhead and ensuring that the product maintains a consistent direction and standard throughout every stage of development.
2. We prioritize "realizable design" rather than remaining at the conceptual level.
Many design proposals look visually stunning but prove impossible to implement once they reach the engineering stage. From the very outset of a project, OPD Design simultaneously evaluates structural feasibility, manufacturing complexity, component assembly, and cost control. This ensures that our designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also genuinely capable of progressing through the development, prototyping, and mass production phases.
3. Our product strategy helps clients mitigate decision-making risks right from the start.
During the product strategy phase, we combine functional definitions, user scenarios, technical roadmaps, cost estimates, and timelines to help clients transform vague ideas into clear, actionable development directions. This approach prevents frequent late-stage revisions, thereby significantly boosting both development efficiency and the project’s overall success rate.
4. We possess the capability to seamlessly integrate and advance design, engineering, and software development.
Smart products cannot be realized through a single discipline alone; aesthetics, structural mechanics, electronics, and software must all be considered in tandem. OPD Design’s core strength lies in our robust cross-disciplinary collaboration capabilities, which allow industrial design, mechanical engineering, hardware design, and software development to advance synchronously under a unified project logic, thereby minimizing interface issues and the risk of rework.
5. Our methodology is geared toward mass production, rather than stopping at the prototype stage.
Many teams are capable of producing conceptual prototypes but lack the ability to genuinely support mass production. Throughout the entire development process, OPD Design prioritizes critical factors such as Design for Manufacturability (DFM), mold flow analysis, PCB design, firmware debugging, system testing, and production ramp-up. This ensures that, right from the prototyping stage, the project remains firmly on track toward the ultimate goal of successful mass production.
6. We Understand the Communication Styles and Project Rhythms of Overseas Clients
When serving international clients, OPD Design prioritizes clear documentation, transparent progress tracking, well-defined milestones, and efficient feedback loops. We recognize that global clients place a high value on professional communication, effective process management, and reliable deliverable outcomes; consequently, we strive to maintain a work methodology throughout project execution that is consistently clear, traceable, and collaborative.
7. Leveraging Shenzhen’s Mature Hardware Ecosystem for Faster Iteration Efficiency
As a team based in Shenzhen, we are able to interface with prototyping, testing, supply chain, and manufacturing resources with exceptional efficiency. This means that numerous design and engineering challenges can be validated and resolved much more rapidly—thereby shortening development cycles, accelerating project momentum, and enabling our clients to see tangible results sooner.
CEO
A startup children's products company
Working with OPD was a game-changer for our brand. Their product design expertise brought ourvision to life, and their seamless product development process ensured a successful launch. From proto-typing to manufacturing, they exceeded our expectations at every step.
Product Director
Xiaomi
We chase for extremely cost-effective products. The product we collaborated with OPD on is smart light. Due to the cost of product, we went through numerous versions of industrial design, mechanical design and so no. OPD helping us obtain very reasonable production prices. Looking forward to the next collaboration!
VP
FMCG brands in the Middle East
We are a beverage company, and planned to create a smart refrigerator to monitor our retail data in real-time. We were fortunate to find OPD, No matter sensor layout, firmware development or loT platform integration, they have done exceptionally well. Our product is still iterating, the OPD team has laid a good foundation.
Awards and Honors
Our product designs have won top global design awards.
FAQ
How is my intellectual property protected?
Before sharing information about your products or company, we sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement).
We will do our best to cooperate in protecting intellectual property
What service do you offer?
The services we provide can be devided into 4 parts:
- DESIGN: Industrial Design;Mechanical Desian; Package Design
- ENGINEERING: DFM: Hardware Development; Firmware Development; Software Development: loT solutions
- PROTOTYPING: Rapid Prototyping; Functional Prototyping; Material Testing
- MANUFACTURlNG: injection Molding Service; Small Batch Production; Supply Chain Management; Production Management
What is a typical development timeframe?
The development of hardware products is time-consuming because updates and iterations are difficult and costly. Therefore, we will do a lot of work to ensure better implementation of the productDepending on the product, the development time will be different, Taking common consumer prod.ucts as an example, it takes about 6-8 months from design to mass production.Feel free to contact us for details.
How much does product development cost?
It depends on the type of products and what services you need.
Please write down your requirement and we will contact you as soon as possible.