David Gonçalves Design

David GonçalvesDesign director & founder

David Gonçalves designs intricate products and innovative concepts for a better future.

Since he was young, he took an interest in biology, the way organic systems work and evolve in response to different stimuli. Along with a passion for science fiction, mechanical devices, and a natural inclination for drawing and construction of objects, the setting was laid up for what he does today.

His creative drive is to enhance the human condition and improve the built environment by having the least amount of impact on the natural environment. Solving existing problems, improving current activities and creating new behaviours.

David holds a Master of Science degree in Transportation Design by the School of Art and Design of Coventry University and a Bachelor degree in Equipment Design by the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Lisbon University and has an interest for many disciplines, such as computational design, mechanical engineering, biology, automotive styling and transportation, and draws great inspiration from classic sci-fi and cyberpunk authors.

“The future is already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet”

William Gibson

Featured projects

Design process & workflow

DIAGNOSE

objectives

discover governing ideas and circumstances

activities

dialogue
strategic planning

deliverable

project plan & timeline
briefing

DEFINE

objectives

identification and selection

activities

research
observe
brainstorm
benchmark
map
understand
analyze
synthesize

deliverable

client requirements
user requirements
market and trend analysis
product strategy
product specifications

DEVISE

objectives

invention and judgment

activities

research
ideation and sketching
concept design
scenario building
model making
visualization

deliverable

concept presentations
mock-ups and models

DEVELOP

objectives

disposition and evaluation

activities

research
detailing
CAD modelling
prototyping
visualization
human factors
testing
evaluation

deliverable

photo-real renderings
prototypes
product presentation

DEPLOY

objectives

production

activities

validation
documentation
sourcing
packaging

deliverable

technical drawings
CAD models
production specifications
assembly manuals

Business structure

Start-up programme

If you’re a technology Start-up, with a product/service idea, but unsure on how to reach the market and position your brand and product, this is your first step into the future of your company.

We offer an holistic product development process, oriented towards user centred product & industrial design, from user and market research to prototyping and design for manufacture. All stages of the process are offered separately or within a full Design Development Programme.

Consultancy programme

For medium and large companies.

We provide design insight to companies that already possess technical know-how in their own markets, but need a product redesign, brand re-positioning, or want to develop a new product. We work with and within the company, adopting its culture, adjusting it when needed, and making sure the DNA of the company is recognised in the final product.

Venture programme

The best way to make friends. If you’re a brand or business with a great idea and market potential, we discount design fees to lower your initial costs, and our risk is rewarded by means of royalty on unit sales or an equity based deal. We have the tools to help build a solid and profitable business model for both partners.

Research programme

For research labs and research projects stakeholders

If you are part of a consortium doing research on projects that have a human/machine relation component but don’t necessarily translate into a mass consumption product, this is the programme for you.