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Tandem is an industrial design and product development company with locations in trend setting Santa Monica, Los Angeles.

Tandem was founded in 2009, in Irvine, California, by formal Gateway Computer lead designer Michael Hong. Tandem's first project was TV SoundBar product line for VIZIO, which was the first mass-market TV SoundBar, a category defining product. For the past 16 years, it has been partnering with global brands & local start-ups, creating outstanding customer experiences and services to build thriving businesses.

 

 

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Industrial Design

Consumer Research

Branding / Visual Identity

Design Strategy

Mechanical Engeering

UI/UX

Packaging Design

Electrical Engineering

 

 

 

Tandem LA

VISION. PROCESS. APPROACH

Regardless of the size of the projects and the types of company, our dedicated team can always come up with innovative design solutions. We have several effectivet ways to work with companies depends on their sizes.We work with many start-ups and enjoy seeing them flourish based on our design output. For start ups that seek world class designs but can't afford high-fees, our flexible business model encourage our clients to form partenership with us and work as long term stategic partner. For the entrepreneur, we can bring our network of some of the best manufacturing, production, retail resources in the world.

 

 

 

 

Why Tandem:

Award-winning work: Tandem has received multiple Red Dot Design Awards and over a dozen CES Innovation and Best of Innovations awards for its designs.

Notable clients and projects: The company has worked with major brands like HP, Vizio, Pioneer, and InFocus. Tandem is known for designing Vizio's first mass-market soundbar, which helped define the product category. VIZIO Soundbar was the first mass market soundbar in the world with it's product innovation and iconic design. It created this popular speaker product segment with many brands to follow.

Successful track record: Tandem has an impressive history with startups, helping launch eight successful Kickstarter campaigns that collectively raised over $3 million.

Comprehensive services: Tandem offers a complete "A-Z" product development process, including industrial design, branding, mechanical and electrical engineering, and design for manufacturing.

Design which brings joy: Tandem emphasizes creating a joyful and memorable experience for the end-user by focusing on ergonomics and usability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

SHOWCASE

SENSEI Sonic Covestro Samsung HP
VIZIO TV Pioneer Infocus VIZIO Soundbar Honda FuelCell
CliniTraq WeRescue SOMABAR Gaming Phone MOMENTUS
Industrial Design
Engineering
Branding

Designed By Tandem, Updated 08.27.2025

Tandem Product Design 2025 / Santa Monica, California, United States of America

Design a better tomorrow.

phone: 310-651-6855

email: contact@tandem-design.com

 

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