No matter who you are, everyone encounters stress from time to time. In a busy and competitive world such as the product design and development market, it seems as if... Read More

It’s no surprise that musicians are highly looked up to by society. Rather than just being famous for things such as celebrity status, musicians are idolized for their talent in... Read More

Ever heard of the term “fashion repeats itself?” The fashion world has hands down become one of the most difficult industries and markets in trying to come out with new... Read More

Like new years, the summer time always seems to be one of the big seasons in where everyone has a bucket list of things they want to do, but never... Read More

What would be a summer without a water fight? From water balloons to water guns, its no surprise that one of the first household name that comes to mind when... Read More

For most invention makers, coming up with the concept is easy after they’ve had their ‘Eureka’ moment; the hard part is what to do afterward. With our 10 years of... Read More

The inspiration for an invention idea can come from anywhere. It could solve an everyday problem to make lives simpler, improve an existing device, or perhaps be a new invention... Read More

We are honoured to announce our recent partnership with the well-established industrial design site Core77.com. Core77 is a leading source for all articles, forums, portfolios, job listings and design services appealing to... Read More

We’ve all been known to get lost in a sea of binge-watching television shows and movies. It’s easy to look at your clock and wonder where on earth all the... Read More

Female inventors and designers have changed the world with some of their inventions, have shaken up the industry, and have been leaders in innovation throughout the years. We’re going to... Read More

As a product design agency, it’s your job to get inside the user’s brain. You need to be able to predetermine what they want and need, and what will make... Read More

When you drop your smartphone and watch it tumble to the floor, cringing as you slowly pick it up, wondering what the fate of its screen is. We’ve all done... Read More

If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard about how Amazon Alexa’s are creeping out their owners by laughing, on their own. An issue that Amazon claimed was just... Read More

With new product designs, there are a lot of business values that come hand-in-hand with it. Staying ahead of the curve and always looking for ways to improve the design... Read More

With every new year, we begin to see everyone creating their resolutions for the year ahead. However, it’s said that 80% of resolutions usually fail by February and usually this... Read More

We often say to our clients it’s the simplest inventions that see the most success. It’s the products that make you ask yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” that... Read More

Turning your invention idea into a functioning product is a dream come true for many people. However, inventing a new product or starting a business can be a maze, as... Read More

Prototype design is critical to getting closer to the real functionality of your product. Sketches, wire frames, blueprints and mock ups are great, but the prototype is what’s going to... Read More

It’s quite common we see our clients in front of the camera sharing all the details on their product design development, and on their ground-breaking invention. Like when our client... Read More

Eureka moments are hard to come across, but when they hit, it’s like a boost of creative adrenaline. Even at our product design firm, fuzzy issues seem clearer, ideas flow... Read More

Attention all makers, tinkerers, and builders-of-things! This year’s Maker Festival in Toronto has an all new component brought to you by Mako Design, our engineering design firm. For the most... Read More

Whether you have already come up with a brilliant invention idea or you are in the process of brainstorming one, it is important to consider the different factors that may... Read More

Congratulations! Your product has been a great success, and you’ve enjoyed a nice run for years, maybe even decades. But as with all good things, they can eventually come to... Read More

Whether you’re just sketching out the beginnings of an idea, or you’re already building out your prototype with us here at MAKO Design, building up your knowledge base is always... Read More

Completing any project, from market research for your latest design idea to finishing up a prototype, can suffer from those periodic lapses in productivity. Between answering emails or getting stuck... Read More

Virtual reality (VR) gaming has been gaining increasing popularity recently with the development of many VR cafes and lounges throughout the GTA. No longer are gamers required to stare at... Read More

You’re almost there. You’ve nailed down your idea, you’ve approached a product design firm like MAKO Design to help take you from a sketch on a napkin to store shelves. Often... Read More