We Design Rugged, Industrial Products 

Engineering for complex electromechanical products and equipment

Clients

Completed Projects

Team Members

Some of our clients

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What some of our clients have to say

“The team at SGW Designworks was able to identify and test multiple solutions to a complex development challenge in a short period of time, then carry those findings over to a full development effort. This had a real impact on the speed of our development project.”

CALVIN ALLEN, SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, MAJOR US MEDICAL DEVICE COMPANY

“SGW is an amazing company with the flexibility we require for innovation. They have also assisted us in developing our designs for a new innovative product that will be launched very soon in tactical operations. Thanks to the team at SGW.”

Jason Semple, Co-Owner, Advanced Accuracy Solutions

“Even though SGW Designworks is in Boise and the project was in Baltimore, I selected SGW because these guys are good and they know the molded foam process, the foundry process, instrumentation, and design of experiments. They are a really talented & creative group of engineers.”

Barry Ramsay, VP Operations, Lifoam Industries

“These guys get it. They are a rare blend of creative and technical talent. Honest, flexible, fun to work with and incredibly competent. As a designer, they make me look good, bringing my ideas to life through their insight and experience.”

Preston Lewis, Co-founder & CCO, BlackBox VR

“What I found valuable about working with SGW was their approach to development. In initial brain storming sessions, the team came together with me so that they could understand my goals and constraints. Then in a couple of weeks the team presented various options for development. As the project progressed, design review sessions were very helpful as a way to assure me that things were on track, and that the SGW team was there to help mitigate my anxiety as well as the risks of developing a new product.”

Tim Fulton, Founder, Ramper Innovations

“As the patent owner and inventor of the SiPsHitchTM system, I would like to congratulate SGW in achieving an amazing result which exceeded our expectations.

The thing that stood out the most and basically sealed the deal for us was the instant understanding of the product and how it would operate in our industry. I’m not sure if there is any product idea, concept or project that this team could not take on and achieve the same successes that I have experienced.”

Rod Gray, Director & VP, Aero Specialties

The Team

Rob Regent

Rob Regent

Director of Operations

Favorite Invention: Transistor

River Drake

River Drake

Mechanical EIT

Favorite Invention: Music Box

Elise Batten

Elise Batten

Intern - Industrial Design

Favorite Invention: AeroPress Coffee Maker

Artemio Ambriz

Artemio Ambriz

Product Designer

Favorite Invention: Vulcanized Rubber

Dave Bohan

Dave Bohan

Firmware Developer

Favorite Invention: Microwave

Brennar Schindel

Brennar Schindel

Embedded Systems Developer

Favorite Invention: Air Conditioner

Mike Witt, P.E.

Mike Witt, P.E.

Co-Founder, COO

Favorite Invention: LASIK eye surgery

Jim Scanlan

Jim Scanlan

Logistics & Production

Favorite Invention: Barcode Scanner

Katie Schuelke, PMP

Katie Schuelke, PMP

Project Manager

Favorite Invention: Floating Reclining Lounge Chair
Jeff Moeser

Jeff Moeser

Manufacturing Specialist

Favorite Invention: Amazon Kindle

Addie White

Addie White

Mechanical Developer

Favorite Invention: Roman Aqueduct

John Fitzgerald

John Fitzgerald

Senior Engineer

Favorite Invention: Hubble Space Telescope
Todd Kauranen

Todd Kauranen

Industrial Designer

Favorite Invention: Autonomous Food Delivery Robot

Jordan Lundgren

Jordan Lundgren

Mechanical Designer

Favorite Invention: Bicycle

Josh Reeder

Josh Reeder

Director of Biz Dev

Favorite Invention: Phone Jack

Jeff Hill

Jeff Hill

Mechanical Engineer (EIT)

Favorite Invention: Internet

Steven Sczymeczek

Steven Sczymeczek

Product Developer - Mech

Favorite Invention: 3D Printer

Ryan Gray

Ryan Gray

Co-Founder / CEO

Favorite Invention: Weber DCOE carburetor

Bob Basham

Bob Basham

Mech & Embedded Developer

Favorite Invention: Lathe

Sherri Rowe

Sherri Rowe

Business Manager

Favorite Invention: Paper Shredder

Amber Daley

Amber Daley

Content Strategist, PR

Favorite Invention: Ballpoint Pen

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Development Principles

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Uncertainty is Okay

Product Development is inherently risky. It is common for projects to start without full definition or specs. That’s okay – our team is adaptable and will learn with you.

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Lean Startup is The Way

The principles defined in The Lean Startup are at our core. A project of ours was featured in the book, and the concept of  rapid development cycles is part of who we are.

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Speed Matters

All product development projects include a time element. Often time is a key development constraint, and we can tailor an approach that works for your timeline.

How it all began…

SGW Designworks was founded in 2008 by Tasche Streib, Ryan Gray, and Mike Witt. The three had worked together in the corporate world, on industrial product development and specialty equipment projects for a fortune 500 company, and realized that it was very difficult to find qualified businesses to help with development challenges ranging from product design to manufacturing planning.

Initially using a local coffee shop in Boise, Idaho as a primary office, the three founders worked hard to develop a reputation for insight in development, and integrity. In 2012, an SGW Designworks project was featured in The Lean Startup by Eric Ries, which was a NYT #1 Bestseller. This gave the business a boost, and word began to spread. The team started to grow steadily, and includes over twenty people.

The team is passionate about developing rugged products. The capabilities of the team have evolved greatly since 2008. Today SGW Designworks provides full product design and engineering to businesses of all sizes. Our development team typically runs ten to twenty projects in parallel. This includes mechanical design, industrial design, machine design, electronic product development, and more.

Ruggedized products in the industrial space are a specialty of the team. Ths includes complex electromechincal products, specialty equipment, and more. Many of the projects we work on focus on products that will be produced in medium volumes, from 1,000 to 10,000 units per year.

Our unique engagement model ensures immediate impact, and trust-driven relationships with our clients.