Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 66 Product Design companies in Scotland. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Product Design Companies & Startups (Scotland)
Ooni
Ooni is the number one pizza oven brand in the world.
Founder(s): Darina Garland, Kristian Tapaninaho
Location: Broxburn, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: B2B, B2C, Communities, Cooking, E-Commerce, Lifestyle, Manufacturing, Outdoors, Product Design, Retail
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Storm ID
Digital transformation
Founder(s): Craig Turpie, Jonathan Joyce, Paul McGinness
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, CRM, Digital Marketing, Information Technology, Product Design, Software, Web Design, Web Development
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Freedom One Life
Redefining mobility
Founder(s): Albert Nicholl, Alex Papanikolaou
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Health Care, Manufacturing, Medical, Medical Device, Product Design
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DUNCAN & Todd
Duncan and Todd is an optician having outlets in Aberdeenshire, Moray, Inverness-shire and Tayside.
Founder(s): Norman Duncan
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Product Design, Shopping
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Green Highland Renewables
Green Highland Renewables (GHR) specializes in developing small-scale run of river hydro projects.
Founder(s): Alastair Riddell, Iain Wotherspoon
Location: Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Renewable Energy, Water
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Arran Aromatics
Arran Aromatics produces fragranced body and bath products, and candles.
Founder(s): Janet Russell
Location: Brodick, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Gift, Lifestyle, Product Design
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DegreeSign
Research and development company turning your idea into prototypes and manufacturable designs
Founder(s): M. Prince Hassan
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Product Research
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Survival-One Ltd.
Survival-One Ltd. design, manufacture, sells and rents survival clothing and equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Fashion, Manufacturing, Product Design, Textiles
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Vertu
Vertu offers luxury mobile phones.
Founder(s): Peter Ashall
Location: Crookham, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, B2B, Internet, Manufacturing, Mobile, Product Design
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Safetray Products
Safetray is a product design company with unique IP applicable to products in the global hospitality industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Hospitality, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Peak Scientific
Peak Scientific is a technology manufacturing firm that specializes in laboratory gas generators.
Founder(s): Robin MacGeachy
Location: Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, Product Design
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CMS Window Systems
CMS Window Systems is the provider of 360-degree building envelope solutions to the commercial construction and social housing sectors.
Founder(s):
Location: Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Commercial, Construction, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Enovate
Enovate Systems is an engineering and product provider to the oil & gas industry.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Legal, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Product Design
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Different Breed ®
A tech company crafting experiences that tear down barriers, drive accessible experiences and empower brands to build lasting relationships.
Founder(s): Craig Pryde
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Data Integration, Digital Marketing, Event Management, Event Promotion, Product Design, Software, Software Engineering, Ticketing, Web Design, Web Development
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Occa Design Studio Ltd
Architectural & Interior Design Studio
Founder(s): Kate Mooney
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Product Design
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Gray & Adams
Gray & Adams offers manufacturing & supply of temperature-controlled and bespoke vehicles that include trailers, chillers & blast freezers.
Founder(s):
Location: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Manufacturing, Product Design, Supply Chain Management
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Wideblue
Wideblue is a full-service, multi-disciplinary product design and product development consultancy.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Medical Device, Product Design
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Vivolution
Vivolution empowers the growth of emerging technology businesses with an emphasis on digital health, AI, ML and IoT solutions.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Management Consulting, Product Design
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22 North
We’re changing the way people work for the better, by challenging the status quo & helping companies work remotely. ReadyforRemote.com
Founder(s): Gary Walker
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Product Design, Virtual Workforce
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Radial Labs
Radial Labs, a trading division of Radial Holdings Ltd is an electronic product design and supply company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Product Design
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MicroEmissive Displays Group
MicroEmissive Displays Group is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of Polymer Organic Light Emitting Diode microdisplays.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Electronics, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Macfarlane Labels
Macfarlane Labels is involved in designing and printing self-adhesive and resealable labels.
Founder(s):
Location: Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Printing, Product Design
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Gizmo
Gizmo provides product design, rendering and animation for global brands.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Animation, Product Design, Software
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Mindfulness Everywhere
The creative studio combining meditation, technology & design.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Product Design, Web Design
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Kaliaaer
Kaliaaer is a company design, develop and bring to market performance enhancing goalkeeper products for football.
Founder(s):
Location: Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Product Design, Sporting Goods
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Platinum Stairlifts
Platinum specialise in the tailored design and manufacture of domestic curved and straight stairlifts.
Founder(s): Tim Frear
Location: Crosshill, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Heating Appliances and Spares
Heating Appliances and Spares is a distributors of heating and ventilation equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom
Industries: Architecture, Automotive, Building Material, Business Development, Consulting, Developer Tools, Product Design, Service Industry
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User Vision
User Vision has been delivering quality UX insight, design and strategy to clients across the globe.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Legal, Product Design, Software, Web Design
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STEP 3D
STEP 3D is a product development and 3D printing studio.
Founder(s):
Location: Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Printing, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Begg x Co
Begg x Co is a Scottish fashion brand engaged in designing, making, and selling luxury cashmere clothing products and accessories.
Founder(s): Alex Begg
Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Product Design, Retail, Textiles
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Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative
Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative is a bicycle manufacturing and designing company.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Product Design, Retail
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Fearsome
Fearsome offers end-to-end services to help clients in the medical device field with product development, regulatory, and clinical trials.
Founder(s): Alan Suite & Morven Shearlaw
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Product Design and Medical Devices
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Axeon Technologies
Axeon Technologies provides the product development, management, marketing skills and finance necessary to turn ideas.
Founder(s):
Location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Industries: Battery, Marketing, Product Design
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The Pitreavie Group
The Pitreavie Group is a manufacturer and supplier of packaging & industrial solutions
Founder(s):
Location: Glenrothes, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Packaging Services, Product Design
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Cramasie
Cramasie is a product design and development company.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial, Product Design
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Electrician Scotland
Electrician Scotland is an installation specialist that provides electrical wiring, electrical inspection, and testing services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Construction, Energy Management, Product Design
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VH Innovation
VH Innovation is a product development company.
Founder(s): Victoria Hamilton
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Product Design
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DSS Automatic Doors
DSS Automatic Doors is a industrial door supplier.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Automotive, Customer Service, Furniture, Industrial, Product Design, Retail Technology, Supply Chain Management
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Aspects Software
Aspects designs tools for testing and monitoring the interface between SIM/USIM and mobile handsets.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Product Design, Usability Testing
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Graphical House
Graphical House is a brand design consultancy company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Brand Marketing, Consulting, Product Design
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FifeX
FifeX is designs and creates a diverse range of interactive products, and educational resources that aid interpretation, and discovery.
Founder(s):
Location: Tayport, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Product Design
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GLD Security
We design, supply and fit bespoke security systems for homes and businesses in Edinburgh
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Product Design, Real Estate, Web Design
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4c Design
4c Design is a product design and engineering consultancy company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Product Design
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Studio Something
Studio Something provides marketing and advertising services.
Founder(s):
Location: Leith, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Animation, Digital Marketing, Film Production, Product Design, Social Media Marketing
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Global Design and Source
Global Design and Source is a manufacturing and product design-based company.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Manufacturing, Product Design
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Steer Energy
Steer Energy is a technology catalyst company that identifies, develops, and deploys ideas across diverse specialties and disciplines.
Founder(s):
Location: Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Product Design, Product Management
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Elevation Design
Elevation is a branding firm providing printing & exhibition services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Architecture, Interior Design, Product Design
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Anarkik 3D
Anarkik 3D is a 3D modelling package which combines Anarkik3D’s bespoke software.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: 3D Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Product Design, Software, Telecommunications
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Strathclyde Design Services
Strathclyde Design Services is a product design agency.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: CAD, Product Design
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Web Smart Media
WSM is a website design and maintenance company creating digital experiences that will help its clients’ business grow.
Founder(s):
Location: Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom
Industries: Internet, Product Design, UX Design
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T.I. Dynamic Facades
T.I. Dynamic Facades specializes in architectural cladding that offers building facade through natural granite, limestone, and urban glass.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Construction, Product Design, Technical Support
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123v
123v is a Designing, manufacturing, and installing canopies, carports, and glass.
Founder(s):
Location: Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom
Industries: Commercial, Construction, Manufacturing, Payments, Product Design
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eric witham design and marketing
Eric witham is a design and marketing agency that provides drinks marketing and designing, website design, packaging, brochures, etc.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Brand Marketing, Product Design, Web Design
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Acadian
Acadian designs and manufactures rotary rack ovens, cookers, driers, and provers for paper products, bakery, smoking, and curing industries.
Founder(s):
Location: Bo’ness, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Product Design
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FreeFlow Global
Free Flow Global is a company who are expert in design to delivery of products.
Founder(s): Romi Kadri
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Glassal
Glassal is an architectural glazing company with glass and metal.
Founder(s):
Location: Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Industries: Construction, Interior Design, Manufacturing, Product Design
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ScotCad Textiles
ScotCad Textiles design process and not the technical operation of the computer.
Founder(s):
Location: Clovenfords, Scottish Borders, The, United Kingdom
Industries: Computer, Product Design, Software
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NeuThinking Research
Neu is a digital innovation studio that works to revise, design and build digital products and services.
Founder(s): Chris Bray
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Internet, Product Design
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Downes Opticians
Downes Opticians is an Independent Opticians and specialise in children’s eye care in Leith.
Founder(s):
Location: Leith, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Eyewear, Health Care, Product Design
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CADE Marine
Developing a new fully automated seabed geotechnical drill to allow cost effective geotechnical site surveys up to 3000m water depth.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Energy, Hardware, Industrial Automation, Innovation Management, Product Design
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K 2 Marketing
K 2 Marketing is a marketing and Design Solutions in Kirkcaldy.
Founder(s):
Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Marketing, Product Design
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Ennsub Ltd
Ennsub is an independent design, engineering and technology company.
Founder(s):
Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Industries: Information Technology, Product Design
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corporate communications design agency
Corporate PRM is a corporate communications design agency that has been successfully developing and producing annual reports for clients.
Founder(s):
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Product Design
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Indusvent
Indusvent is a supplier of dust extraction systems and equipment.
Founder(s):
Location: Grangemouth, Falkirk, United Kingdom
Industries: Product Design, Sales
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Custom & Contract Power Solutions
Custom & Contract Power Solutions is an electronics design and development consultancy.
Founder(s):
Location: Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Electronics, Product Design
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Glenhead Engineering
Glenhead Engineering is a high tolerance engineering design and manufacturing services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Design, Sales
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