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ERNST knows a brand is only as good as its next product
A ski bag, a driving shoe, a motocross boot. The Los Angeles design studio works where brand promises have to survive contact with the things people actually use.
ATEAM wants the sketch, the sample, and the storefront to agree
A fashion brand has to make sense on a mood board, in a factory, and on a phone. ATEAM puts creative design, business consulting, and production support inside the same brief.
Vizcom
Vizcom is a San Francisco AI design platform that turns rough sketches into full-fidelity, photorealistic renders in seconds. Founded in 2021 by former Honda and NVIDIA designer Jordan Taylor and CTO Kaelan Richards, it is built for industrial, automotive, footwear and consumer-product designers who want to move from idea to visualization without leaving one tool. The company preserves original line work, proportions and intent while layering on materials, lighting and depth - positioning itself as the 'Figma for the physical world.' Backed by $52M in venture funding and used by more than 700,000 designers and 150+ companies including Ford, New Balance, Dell and Estee Lauder.