Adam Shepperdley, Director of Design, Shepp Industrial Design IncAdam Shepperdley, Director of Design
Design is in SHEPPiD’s DNA. The Toronto-based consultancy, formally Shepp Industrial Design Inc., focuses on design activities that contribute to both product innovation and brand building. Developing iconic products is a key part of how SHEPPiD creates memorable and engaging experiences for consumers around the world. Ease of functionality, intuitive user experience and creating an emotional connection are essential in differentiating its product family design for its partners.

“Design helps improve the form and usability of a product,” says Adam Shepperdley, director of design of SHEPPiD. “How it looks, the function of a product, how it works, and its meaning for consumers. To do it right, we adopt a highly collaborative approach with our partners across the product development spectrum—from the front end of innovation through to go-to-market deployment.”

Clients gain access to product design consultants who can seamlessly integrate into their organizations. SHEPPiD effortlessly blends into client workflows and quality management systems while collaborating with various departments and key stakeholders.

Large corporations rely on SHEPPiD’s expertise to rapidly deliver concept designs, design iterations, prototypes, production parts and full turn-key products. Its extensive network of design talent, engineering resources, and manufacturers enables it to expedite the design process, working outside the constraints of some client’s quality management systems. By providing fast and efficient services, SHEPPiD significantly contributes to their speed-to-market objectives.

In strategic design, SHEPPiD focuses on creating power by correlating user perception, conception, and action. The company excels at simplifying product design visions to captivate users. Mastering the art of details, SHEPPiD’s industrial design expertise commercializes products that strike the perfect balance between innovation, functionality, and aesthetics.

By aligning business goals, product requirements, and target markets, it develops designs that provide exceptional user experiences.

Product development is another area where SHEPPiD excels. It transforms beautiful concepts into commercial successes by meticulously navigating technical performance, compliance requirements, and usability factors. Through detailed feasibility criteria, iterative processes, testing, and refinement, SHEPPiD ensures the development of commercially viable and suitable products for real-world applications.

SHEPPiD stands as a one-stop shop for technical projects, offering a wide range of engineering services tailored to meet the requirements of clients. Its customization process begins with customer interviews and intake forms, delving not only into project specifics but into their business cultures and preferred work methods. This approach ensures seamless integration and transparency throughout the collaboration.

Our strategic design expertise and unwavering dedication to quality partnerships elevate brands to new heights, while our innovative solutions and emphasis on user experience consistently deliver exceptional results

To illustrate its capabilities, SHEPPiD features the redesign of SCIEX’s Triple-Quad 7500 System, a flagship product renowned for its sensitivity in mass analysers. SHEPPiD collaborated closely with SCIEX’s development team to create a user-friendly industrial design and an intuitive user experience, surpassing all design requirements and passing UX studies, regulations, and safety testing. The redesigned product received outstanding reviews from SCIEX’s clients, exceeding their expectations.

A notable aspect that differentiates SHEPPiD from its competitors is its quality-driven approach. Rather than working on numerous projects for various clients, the company focuses on establishing solid relationships with strategic clients. This dedication to quality and partnership sets it apart, ensuring every project receives the utmost attention and delivers exceptional results.

By prioritizing quality over quantity and cultivating long-term relationships with strategic clients, SHEPPiD sets itself apart in the market. With their commitment to excellence and the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies like AI, SHEPPiD continues to elevate brands and deliver innovative solutions that resonate with users.