WHY SIMS DESIGN CONSULTANTS?
Imagine
Imagine partnering with a design visionary, bringing three decades of global experience to your entrepreneurial journey and the latest Ai augmented tools for speed and efficiency. At Sims Design Consultants, We bridge the gap between ideas and execution. We validate early concepts, align innovation with market needs and importantly, de-risk product decisions early, so ensure your success.
Scaling Design Thinking for Innovation
At Procter & Gamble International Operations SA, I built P&G's design capability for Asia, fueling the region to become P&G's growth engine. I have a proven track record of using Design Thinking to drive innovation at scale and simplifying complex design architectures. This Design Thinking experience can be leveraged to gain key user insights and tackle "wicked" business problems.
Building the Future of Mobility
As Chief Creative Officer at Hydra Design Labs, I lead total automotive design projects with a fabrication studio dedicated to shaping the future of vehicles. With over 30 years of OEM experience, our team successfully delivered transformative projects, including: The THd Transformer RV for AC Futures, the Endurance EV Pickup truck for Lordstown Motors, The concept for the Monarch EV Tractor, among others. Hydra is perfect for large-scale vehicle projects. Click on the logo, at left, to see our work at Hydra.
Producing Excellence in Design
My journey is underscored by a commitment to excellence, with numerous accolades, including the Graphis Merit Award and the I.D.S.A. Industrial Design Excellence Gold Awards. With over 40 design patents awarded, the effort to push the boundaries of design excellence continues.
Delivering Impact Beyond Profits
Beyond achievements, I am deeply committed to fostering collaboration and driving positive change. As a founding trustee member of the Live Well Collaborative Singapore and through initiatives like Executives for the Extraordinary, I've contributed to meaningful projects.
Crafting Your Entrepreneurial Vision, Efficiently
Envision leveraging my extensive experience to drive success in your ventures. With a focus on human-centered design, innovation, and strategic thinking, We are committed to crafting futures where design transcends boundaries and creates lasting impact using the latest tools to improve quality and efficiency. Let's imagine, create, and deliver success together.
SERVICES:
Product Innovation Coaching for Creators and Startups:
Get expert support from Dan Sims, a globally recognized design leader with 30+ years of experience designing production and concept cars, consumer products and future mobility systems.
Through 1:1 sessions, Dan will help you:
- Evaluate and shape your product idea
- Understand your user and market
- Explore form, function and key features
- Identify fast paths to prototype and production
- Avoid Costly design mistakes
- Pricing: Starting at $2500, click the image to contact us for a discovery call
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Concept Studio Sprint
Unlock the Future of Product and Vehicle Design - Powered by Ai and Expertise
Accelerate your ideas with Ai driven concepts, rapid prototyping and design story telling.
Revolutionizing the Way Ideas Take Shape:
- Concept Studio Sprint is a sub-offer of Sims Design Consultants, blending the latest in Ai-driven design tools with decades of award-winning design leadership. Whether you are an entrepreneur with a bold vision or a business leader looking to push boundaries, our team helps you rapidly ideate, visualize, and refine ideas that resonate with your market.
Who is Concept Studio Sprint for?
This service lis designed for visionaries, start-ups and innovation teams who need:
- Fast-turnaround visuals, and narratives for investors, partners or internal stake holders.
- Bold product concepts to differentiate from competitors.
- A partner with deep expertise in human-centered design, and production experience in the automotive and consumer product industries.
- Rapid prototyping to fuel early-stage product development.
What We Offer:
- Concept Studio Sprint: Rapid conceptual design and ideation for new products, vehicles or experiences. Delivered in up to two weeks with Ai Augmented videos with human drive and input.
- Vision Deck or Launch Narrative: Pitch-ready story to communicate your product vision for investor, partners, or internal teams.
- Optional Add-ons: Additional services like user analysis, brand concepting, digital models, physical prototypes,
Why Choose Concept Studio? We integrate the human component - combining Ai tools with 30+ years of experience in product and Vehicle Design, Our approach ensures that your ideas are not just fast tracked, but are creatively elevated, with deep consumer insights, human-centered design and focus on real-world impact.
Book a Free Discovery Call: Click the boat image to set up call.
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RECENT WORK: BLUE INNOVATION GROUP
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Ideation, exploratory sketches
Ideation, design exploration
Design exploration
Design exploration
Design exploration
Design exploration, extending solar shades
Packaging layout study
Design finalization over package layout
Design finalization over package layout
Anchor mode with solar shades extended
Anchor mode with deck and solar shades deployed
Lower deck layout study
Final concept sketch
Final concept
Rear fold-down deck feature
RECENT WORK: IPSY REFRESHMENTS RAZOR
DISCOVERY: Market Audit, Inspirational Design Target, user fast-feedback team, evaluate competition
DEFINE: Theme boards, design targets and objectives, define user needs and insights
DESIGN: Choose finalists, refine details begin CAD data (Refreshment logos used with permission of IPSY)
EXECUTE & DELIVER: First prototype, proof of concept test, evaluate & refine
EXECUTE & DELIVER: Finalize color, materials and finishes, masters are made
DELIVER: Coordinate craftsmanship with suppliers, optimize design
DELIVER: Evaluate first production units, patents: D986505, US504867 B2
DELIVER: Finalize packaging & color strategy
Beauty in the thoughtful details
Beauty in the thoughtful details
Elegant solutions for real-world needs
Beauty in the thoughtful details
WORK HISTORY: CONSUMER GOODS
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Brand, packaging, and visual identity guides
Lexington Power razor, stand, and brush design
Award winning Lexington Power packaging
Morris Park theme board
Morris Park razor handle & award winning packaging
Racing themed stand and brush handle concept
Gillette Tech Razor remake concept
Beard Care design
Seasonal offering
Fragrance line strategy, bottle and packaging design
Fusion Proshield Platinum Edition packaging and line-up concept
Gillett Fusion ProGlide Sensitive no-mess dispenser package design with gauge
Fits with Fusion family
Shave prep optimized global architecture
Gillette body theme/story, line up packaging
Prestige group design council
WORK HISTORY: AUTOMOTIVE
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Realize your innovation vision with Sims Design Consultants
Welcome to Sims Design Consultants! We specialize in creating unique and modern designs that will help your brand stand out. Let us help you realize your vision.
NEWS
Plymouth Laser: History of My First Automotive Project
When I joined Chrysler, I worked in a studio that became the International Studio. Diamond Star Motors, the JV between Chrysler and Mitsubishi, was just ramping up. One of my first automotive projects was assisting Roger Zrimec, the Senior Designer in the studio on the Plymouth Laser. Later, I was to take over the work on the Eagle Talon and later versions of the Laser. Mitsubishi Car Design Trails is a website featuring design stories of Mitsubishi Vehicles and recently added the development story of the Eclipse, written by Roger Zrimec, David O'Connell and Nobutaka Imada (later two from Mitsubishi) Click the sketch on the right to link to the article.
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