A little about us, a sort of manifesto
We make things that matter
In a world of problems, we are all about solutions. We believe in design as a force for good. And in our own small way, we want to leave the world a better place than we found it.
So with that in mind, we aim to design and make products that have a positive environmental or societal impact, taking bright ideas from the starting blocks and using our years of experience to bring them into the world in a way that matters. In a way that works. In a way that makes a difference for us, and for those who come next.
Innovations for a real world
The cutting edge is great, but impact is greater. So for us, technical innovation is part of the process - not the end goal. We design all parts of the process in-house, with real people and real-world applications in mind. Our balance between design, engineering and being user-centred ensures a steady and organic progression.
We do the groundwork
Even when our heads are in the sky, our feet are planted in the earth. We build from the ground up, through layers and layers of research, process and feasibility. We are super hands-on, and we love nothing more than getting them dirty.
Smart, but not always serious
Hey, life’s too short. The products we make can be smart, but not always serious. Same goes for our colleagues 🙃
People come first
From our own team members to society at large, we always strive for connection, support and accountability in our relationships. We work with few clients at a time so that we can give them a truly personal service – and our small team is nimble enough to be able to react and respond to an idea as it grows.
Prototyping is at the heart of everything that we do
When you visit us (please do), the first thing you see is our workshop where you will find us soldering electronics, 3d printing, laser cutting, and moulding things with our hands. We prototype everything because experiencing something is far more powerful than simply imagining it.
Our studio is where we grow
Real impact begins at home. Or in our case, in our studio, where we try to make the most sustainable and supportive choices. From growing our own greens for lunch and composting our waste, to encouraging the personal development of our team members through our Better You initiative, we always aim for a workplace culture that supports people and the planet – and of course, our clients.
Certified B Corporation
We are very proud to be part of this movement. As described by B Corp themselves:
”Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.”
Awards
We are very proud of some of the recognition we have had. Here are some of the organisations that have awarded us for our work.
Founding Partners
FROLIC studio was founded by Ruben van der Vleuten and Andrew Spitz in 2013 after many great collaborations at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design.
They found that their shared vision for product design and their complementary skills were perfect reasons to set up their own studio. Since those days, the team and ambitions have grown but the passion remains.
