Founded in 1984 by Charles Curbbun, DDSTUDIO is a prominent, highly respected Global Design + Innovation Firm headquartered Southern California.
With a legacy spanning over three decades, DDSTUDIO has evolved from an industrial design consultancy to a Strategic Human Centered Product Development Firm renowned for delivering exceptional design solutions.
Charles was born and educated in the UK, where and studied under Bill Moggridge, the co-founder of IDEO. Bill’s design philosophy was to ask people what they wanted, and then design something to fit those desires. Now known as Human Centered Design, DDSTUDIO’s approach is based on those sound principles.
Some of DDSTUDIO’s first clients were large tech clients like HP. Hughs, Qualcomm, Nokia, Thales and Baxter. In fact, soon after launching his company, Charles moved the headquarters from Long Beach to San Diego to design the first Qualcomm phone.
DDSTUDIO’s clients are a mix of start-ups, SMEs and Large companies. Industries include Biotech, Medical Device, Casino Gaming, and more. We consistently bring value to our clients at any and every stage of development.
Our team is comprised of highly experienced creative professionals who thrive on staying ahead of the curve. We foster inclusivity with our clients, their customers and users as we move through the creative process to align on solving the right problem.
We were one of the pioneering creative firms to recognize the importance of designing digital (UX/UI) in parallel with physical (Industrial Design) products to deliver a cohesive user experience. Over the years, DDSTUDIO has assisted numerous clients integrate the appropriate branded digital touchpoints in their product portfolios to remain relevant.
Our team’s inherent sense of curiosity and openness allows us to ask the right questions, and explore creative solutions that align with our clients’ goals.
We understand that our clients have unique insights into their business and bring valuable perspectives to the table. By working directly with our clients, we gain a deeper understanding of their needs, preferences, and vision. Our team’s inherent sense of curiosity and openness allows us to ask the right questions, and explore creative solutions that align with our clients’ goals.
