You’re designing a new bar – or maybe upgrading your current establishment. You want to be bold and original. You want your customers to appreciate your place’s style as much as they’re enjoying their drinks.

You’ve decided to install a flip-up countertop with a Lift Gate Assistant hinge – congratulations!

Our next stop on the trade show circuit this year takes us deep into the world of hospitality in a city synonymous with it. 

Hey, kitchen appliance designer! We know you're always looking for ways to improve the function and aesthetic of your products. Consider this trend in hardware that has huge potential: heavy-duty hidden hinges. 

As more companies and industries realize the benefits of implementing ergonomic equipment, more and more equipment claims to be “ergonomically” designed. And since ergonomic equipment is beneficial everywhere from the grocery store to the construction site, it’s important (and ever-more challenging to weed out the posers. 

Do not underestimate the power of powder coating!

It’s a pretty well-established fact that industry professionals tend to neglect themselves when it comes to their crafts.

When most people think of workplace ergonomics, they think of the office worker who sits 8 hours a day in front of a computer. 

Today’s buyers want more features integrated into their products. They also want something that either doesn't take up a lot of space or uses space in a unique, effective way. So, how does a product designer balance the two?