Forge Studio
Forge Studio, based in San Francisco, specializes in simplifying complex problems through a systems approach to strategy and design, offering services such as product strategy, website design, branding, and staff augmentation.
Company Overview
Forge Studio is based at 548 Market St PMB 54794, San Francisco, California. The company focuses on simplifying complex problems and delivering valuable products through a systems approach to strategy and design. Forge Studio aims to solve problems quickly, develop more efficiently, and scale faster. By leveraging lean methodologies, they emphasize shipping and iterating quickly while maintaining the flexibility to focus on delivering value.
Services
Forge Studio offers a range of services including product strategy and design, website strategy and design, branding and marketing, design systems, and staff augmentation. The company works with teams to deliver world-class digital experiences and transformative business outcomes. They adopt a zero-to-one approach, establishing product vision and shipping solutions that resonate. Additionally, they provide staff augmentation services by embedding vetted, world-class talent into teams and advocate for full accessibility (A11y) in all their designs.
Projects and Collaborations
Forge Studio has supported various brands and companies with their distinctive expertise. They supported EarnIn's Cheddar Design System by creating a platform-agnostic multi-brand design system and developed a zero-to-one product strategy and responsive website for Cardinal. For Guideline, they created a Figma-native, multi-brand design system. Additionally, they rebranded Opkey’s enterprise no-code test automation platform and designed a workflow automation website for MESA, a Shopify application. Other notable projects include developing a design system for EigenLayer and Webprints, rebranding Opkey, and creating a website for the Financial Health Network.
Work Culture
Forge Studio emphasizes a progressive work culture, having moved to a 4-day workweek without reducing pay or benefits and without increasing rates. The company stands in support of Ukraine and promotes support for the region. Their work culture is aimed at fostering a productive yet balanced work environment, ensuring that their team remains motivated and supported.
Client Success Stories
Forge Studio has numerous successful cases with prominent clients. Cardinal, a company involved with Y Combinator, benefited from Forge Studio’s comprehensive efforts in branding, strategy, and website design. Their collaboration with EarnIn resulted in the creation of a unique multi-brand design system. Opkey’s enterprise no-code test automation platform underwent rebranding, enhancing its market presence. Additionally, the Financial Health Network benefited from a freshly designed website showcasing their diverse brands. Through these and other projects, Forge Studio has demonstrated its ability to create impactful and scalable solutions for its clients.