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Innovative Sugar Works Armature Designed, Prototyped, Developed by Pillar Design in Seattle

November 29, 2016 In blog

Innovative Sugar Works Armatures Product Development

Pillar worked with longtime client Innovative Sugar Works to bring another must-have product to the high end baking community. These food-safe, reusable, modular armatures allow cake makers around the world to make 3 dimensional, gravity defying cakes! Pillar helped ISW bring their vision to reality – from the product itself, all the way to the packaging. The Armatures is for the weekend hobbyist to professional competitive cake decorator. The modular design of the ISW Armature components allows for 1000’s of different cake designs and ideas to become a reality.

July 18, 2016 In blog

acQuaMD

Pillar worked with Ilich Vahimi to develop the acQuaMD –the first product to safely remove trapped water from your ears. Pillar designed and engineered interchangeable silicone tips (similar to a doctor’s ear scope) to vibrate at both low and high frequencies. Our design is comfortable, effective, and has been clinically tested for ages 2-65+. It was great working with you, Ilich! Good luck!

Bellgrove Medical's Sharps Container Sketched, Designed, Prototyped, Engineered by Pillar Design

July 18, 2016 In blog

Medical Design

Bellegrove Medical is leading innovation in the medical design industry with their latest sharps container. Pillar has helped them develop their concept from initial sketching through to manufacturing, ensuring that the container design has been engineered to pass all medical regulations. It’s awesome to see another product on the market. Congrats!

July 5, 2016 In blog

Cake Porter Bag

After mixing, baking, and decorating your perfect cake creation, the last thing you want is a mishap while transporting it to the party. The Cake Porter & Insulated Cover is a convenient, inexpensive way to transport your cake safely and with confidence. Pillar has designed the cake porter with a simple construction that is structurally protective and can easily be flattened for storage. The additional soft-sided insulated cover provides protection from light, heat, and humidity. It was fun working with Innovative Sugarworks to bring yet another concept to market. Congrats Meghan, Kaysie, and

Rescue Equipment Pack Designed by Pillar Design

June 27, 2016 In blog

Brock Rescue Pack

Pillar designed and engineered the Brock Rescue Pack, an adjustable regulator and backpack combo. The unique design enhances and expedites both fire fighters and search and rescue efforts by allowing users to carry a mobile air source for utilizing pneumatic tools. The Pillar team engineered this hybrid backpack construction which consists of an exo-rigid substructure with a stylish and user friendly ergonomic modern pack design. Be sure to check out Brock Rescue Equipment LLC to learn more about their urban rescue gear.

Stryka's Binocular and Rile Scope Designed and Developed by Pillar Design

June 21, 2016 In blog

Safe Climb

Pillar is proud to present the Safe Climb, a rebar safety climbing device. Our design focuses on durability, ease of use, and above all user safety and reliability. As a team, we outlined a detailed storyboard to define the challenges of this climbing device, some of which included loading scenarios, shear forces, FEA analysis, wear of parts, and user assembly. The entire product was developed methodically, meeting safety requirements, optimizing the design for part and cost reduction, while maintaining the client’s design goals. Stay tuned for more action sport gear from Pillar!

June 14, 2016 In blog

Styrka’s New Product Line

Pillar has been working closely with Stykra to develop a new line of binocular and rifle scopes in both budget and premium categories. Over the past year, we have brought initial sketches through the design process to production-ready CAD. In a product review on Facebook, a customer wrote “Amazing optics!!!… Nice to see a company take such pride in their product. I sell these in the shop I work at and have NEVER heard a complaint!”. It’s very exciting to see the new line of optics being used in the field and receiving

June 8, 2016 In blog

Pillar & LSI Win Design Award

The Bartlett Tendon Knee (BTK) won Notable Honor for Core77 Best Consumer Product of 2016! This entry level prosthetic knee for above the knee (AK) amputees has a focus on outdoor activity and action sports. Pillar was proud to partner with LeftSide Industries getting amputees around the world back on the slopes, trails, and in the water. Visit this page to vote for us and show your support!

May 13, 2016 In blog

Recon being distributed by Enjoy Your Camera in Germany

We have been working closely with the team at “Enjoy Your Camera” on promoting and Selling the Recon to European markets. It is exciting to see the success of this product. Soon we will be selling this product online once we get all the KickStarer campaign work completed. http://www.enjoyyourcamera.com/Stativkoepfe/Kugelkoepfe/Recon-Tripod-Head-Niedrigprofil-Stativkopf-mit-der-Funktionalitaet-eines-Kugelneigers-kombinierbar-mit-Peak-Design-und-Blackrapid-Gurten::11154.html?refID=factfinder

February 23, 2016 In blog

Recon

Pillar is proud to announce another success on Kickstarter! This time we have developed our own product, the Recon, a user friendly and compact tripod head system. The lightweight and functional design enhances performance through precision adjustments, allowing users to compose the perfect shot. To learn more about this revolutionary tripod head, visit our Kickstarter campaign here.

February 23, 2016 In blog

Chirpy Top

Pillar is excited to announce Gurgle Pots newest product, Chirpy Top, a wine pourer with a whimsy personality. Bringing smiles to the table, this drip-free spout produces a delightful “chirping” sound as it serves your favorite wine. To see our design in action visit their website.

July 30, 2015 In blog

BTK Sport Knee

PROTEOR featured our client, Brian Bartlett, and his innovative BTK Sport Knee for athletic amputees. Pillar and Bartlett are continuing to work together to make improvements to the prosthetic knee to make it more compact with even better shock absorption.

June 4, 2015 In blog

Bartlett Tendon Universal Knee

It’s not everyday that you come across someone as extraordinary as Brian Bartlett. Pillar has had the pleasure of helping Bartlett develop a prosthetic knee that has allowed him to continue his active lifestyle after becoming an above the knee amputee. Bartlett has been acknowledged for his persistence and innovation by several news sources. Learn more about Bartlett and his story in this NewsWeek article that features him.

REI's EVRGRN Campfire Rocker Designed in Tandem with Pillar Design in Seattle

May 8, 2015 In blog

REI evrgrn

Pillar is excited to share another client success! We worked hand-and-hand with REI designers to create unique mechanisms that bring a modern aesthetic and interaction to the camping world. With the EVRGRN Campfire Rocker, you can enjoy all the comfort of a rocking chair in a compact, portable design that’s easy to pack with you. Next time you go camping, relax by a campfire, lean forward to tend to the fire, and then recline back to see the Milky Way all from the same chair. Check back for updates as Pillar and REI continue to work together to bring new products to

May 5, 2015 In blog

Clingies

Congrats to our client, Clingies, for their success on Kickstarter. This versatile clip and docking system has so many uses that it makes you wonder how you ever got by without one. Pillar designed and prototyped this magnetic clip and is continuing to work with inventor, Chuck Harris, to develop new and exciting products. Continue to help support Clingies on Kickstarter by following the link below! GO TO KICKSTARTER!

April 29, 2015 In blog

Ernie Ball

Pillar is excited to announce our partnership with Ernie Ball to develop new and innovative products for the music industry.