AWARD WINNING PRODUCT DESIGN & ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY IN HERTFORDSHIRE 

Supporting Startups and Manufacturers across MedTech / Hardware / Robotics / Consumer Products.

We help funded startups and manufacturers to create exciting, user-driven, manufacturable, market-ready products. From concept and feasibility through to engineering, prototyping and development.

WHAT WE DO

7TH is a UK-based product design and engineering consultancy working with medical device companies, robotics teams, and hardware startups across London, Hertfordshire, Oxford and Cambridge.

We specialise in:

• Concept Development

• Industrial Design

• Mechanical Engineering

• 3D printing, Feasibility & Prototyping

• End-to-end Product Development

Whether you're validating an idea or preparing for manufacture, we bring the technical and creative expertise needed to move fast and reduce risk.

For Medical Device Companies
We support medtech teams developing safe, effective and compliant products with a strong focus on usability, risk reduction and real-world application.

For Robotics & Deep Tech
From early-stage concepts to functional prototypes, we help advance hardware and robotics teams translate complex systems and new technologies into robust, manufacturable products.

For Funded Startups
We partner with venture-backed founders to accelerate product development — helping you move from idea to prototype to production with confidence.

For Consumer Products & IoT
We work with teams developing consumer products and connected devices, helping identify market opportunities and turn ideas into functional, manufacturable and market-ready solutions.

SERVICES

Product Design
Industrial design that balances usability, aesthetics and manufacturability.

Engineering & Development
Mechanical design and engineering support to bring concepts into reality.

Feasibility & Prototyping
Rapid validation through functional prototypes and testing.

End-to-End Product Development
From concept through to production-ready solutions.

OUR PROCESS

We follow a structured, collaborative approach to reduce uncertainty and accelerate development:

1. Discovery & Definition - Understanding your product, users and technical requirements

2. Concept Development - Generating and refining design directions

3. Engineering & Prototyping - Building and testing functional solutions

4. Validation & Iteration - Improving performance, usability and feasibility

5. Production Support - Preparing designs for manufacture

LOCATION

Based in Hertfordshire, we work with clients across London, Cambridge, Oxford and throughout the UK.

FAQ’s

• What does a product design consultancy do?
  A product design consultancy helps turn ideas into real, manufacturable products through design, engineering and prototyping.

• Do you work with startups?
  Yes, we regularly work with funded startups to develop prototypes, refine concepts and prepare products for market.

• Can you help with medical device development?
  Yes, we support medical device companies with design, engineering and development, with an understanding of usability, safety and regulatory considerations.

• How much does product development cost in the UK?
  Costs vary depending on complexity, but we help define clear scopes and phased development plans to manage budget and risk.

SOME OF OUR WORK: