WE WORK FOR YOU BY WORKING WITH YOU. Lava designs with a purpose and strategy, to help your products engage their consumer so you can build awareness, create conversation, and drive purchasing decisions. Every one of our client’s projects are different and require an individual approach. We listen to your specific needs and deliver on your goals, but at the same time use our experience to guide your project to success. We design products, digital platforms and support content that engage today’s consumer. Our process is a cost effective approach to product development. We customize it to your needs enabling your company to benefit from a highly strategic and sophisticated design approach. CONTACT US OUR WORK A Brief History Lava was founded in 1997 by Jim Easley. Under Jim’s leadership, and experience, the company has continued to grow with new talented staff being added improving deliverables and competencies. Lava is here to help deliver your continued growth with our capabilities and continued excellence. Over the years, Lava has made a reputation of creating success for a wide array of clients. We hold multiple awards of excellence from around the world and helped clients develop numerous patents – from major medical companies to fitness equipment and everything in between. Our skill set and design understanding has proven itself as a valuable asset to the companies we've worked with. Awards Here is some of the recognition our staff have been awarded for excellence in design, engineering and development. SOME OF OUR CAPABILITIES, JUST TO NAME A FEW: INVESTIGATION Animal Studies Market Analysis Human Factors/ Ergonomics Brand Analysis Competitor Analysis Inspiration Boards Surveys/Interviews User Observation Material/Texture Cadaver Labs Live Surgeries Surgeon Innovation Board INNOVATION Ideation Sketching Invention Process Mapping Prototype & Proof of Concept Models Digital Rendering CAD Modeling Refined Physical Models Color Studies Brand Identity Interaction and Interface Design Packaging and POP Design IMPLEMENTATION Engineering & Development Renderings/Video Solidworks® Technical Drawing Animated Video Presentation Creation Production CAD Modeling DFM (Design For Manufacturing) Tooling Release and Coordination Manufacturing Recommendations OUR OFFICE 2843 Hedberg Drive Hopkins, MN, 55305 United States Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM CONTACT US WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO ADD GROWTH, PLAY WELL, AND HELP CLIENTS BE SUCCESSFUL. Lava Is A Multidisciplinary Product Development And Design Agency And We Are Growing. We support our clients from product inception all the way through design, branding, and manufacturing. LAVA works in a variety of industries including medical, sports and fitness, military, automotive, industrial, safety, and consumer goods. We are currently not hiring, but are always accepting resumes and portfolios for when a position becomes available. Thank you. CONTACT US OUR WORK CONTACT US OUR WORK CAREERS TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY LAVA DESIGN, 2843 HEDBERG DRIVE, HOPKINS, MN, 55305, UNITED STATES952-471-2400 ©2000-2021 LAVA Design. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site is subject to certain Terms Of Use. #folderNav{ display:none; }