RAAK Design Studio
Award-winning Belgian design studio for strategy, product design, engineering & innovation.
RAAK is an award-winning Belgian design and innovation studio based in Leuven, with an international presence and a global network of partners. We help ambitious companies turn ideas into successful products through a unique combination of strategy, industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing. Our approach brings together creative thinking and technical expertise, allowing us to support the entire product development journey. From identifying opportunities and defining product strategies to developing concepts, engineering solutions, and bringing products into production. What sets us apart is our integrated way of working. Industrial designers, engineers, and manufacturing specialists collaborate from the very beginning, ensuring that every decision balances aesthetics, usability, technical feasibility, and commercial potential. With in-house prototyping capabilities and an international manufacturing network, we bridge the gap between creative ambition and real-world execution. We don't just design products that look exceptional. We make sure they can be built, scaled, and brought to market. We work across industries, including consumer products, healthcare, mobility, industrial equipment, and connected technology, bringing fresh perspectives and cross-sector expertise to every challenge. 10 people in their team
Speaks English, Dutch
5 projects in their portfolioSortlist member since 2026
Founded in 2016
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6 services offered by RAAK Design Studio
Description At RAAK, we combine strategic thinking with hands-on design to turn opportunities into tangible solutions. Through collaborative workshops, research, and co-creation sessions, we work closely with your team to uncover insights, challenge assumptions, and explore new possibilities. We translate these insights into clear concepts, visualise ideas, and build prototypes that can be tested and refined early in the process. Our approach is practical and focused on results, moving beyond presentations to create solutions that can become reality. Working across different industries gives us a broader perspective. By connecting knowledge and experience from consumer products, mobility, healthcare, and industrial design, we challenge conventional thinking and bring fresh ideas to every project. -The result is a strategy grounded in real opportunities, shaped by design, and built to move forward.-Works in Innovation (5) Clients in Innovation (4) XenomatixTechnology Hardware & Equipment | internationalMyGridConsumer Electronics | nationalVogel'sHousehold Products | internationalKidoConsumer Electronics | international
Learn more about InnovationDescription Great product design goes beyond aesthetics and functionality. A successful product needs to solve real problems, be technically sound, and be ready for manufacturing. At RAAK, we bring all of these elements together. We start with people. Understanding how products are used, what users need, and where opportunities exist is fundamental to our approach. Research, observation, and testing guide our decisions from the very beginning. Our industrial designers and engineers work side by side, combining creativity with technical expertise. Form, function, usability, cost, and manufacturability are developed together, resulting in better products, faster development, and fewer compromises along the way. With our in-house prototyping facilities and international manufacturing network, we can quickly transform ideas into physical prototypes, validate solutions, and support production from start to finish. For medical and healthcare products, we also consider relevant quality and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485 where applicable. From consumer products and mobility to medical devices and industrial equipment, we help ambitious companies turn ideas into products that are designed to make an impact and engineered to become realityWorks in Product Management (5) Clients in Product Management (4) XenomatixTechnology Hardware & Equipment | internationalMyGridConsumer Electronics | nationalVogel'sHousehold Products | internationalKidoConsumer Electronics | international
Learn more about Product ManagementDescription At RAAK, we believe great user experiences go beyond the screen. Whether it's a digital application, a physical product, or an interface that connects both, we design intuitive interactions that make technology feel effortless. By bringing together UX/UI designers, industrial designers, and engineers, we create seamless experiences across physical and digital touchpoints. From connected products and companion apps to medical devices and industrial interfaces, we consider the entire user journey from the very beginning. Our approach combines user research, interaction design, and hands-on prototyping to explore, test, and refine how people interact with products. By developing hardware and software experiences together, we eliminate unnecessary complexity and create solutions that feel natural, consistent, and easy to use. The result is a seamless connection between people, products, and technology, where every interaction has a purpose.
Learn more about Ergonomy (UX/UI)Description At RAAK, we help companies build and strengthen their brand through strategy and design. From brand positioning and storytelling to visual identity, product design DNA, and consistent application across products and touchpoints, we create identities that are distinctive, recognisable, and built to last. Whether developing a new brand from the ground up or evolving an established one, we combine strategic thinking with creative expertise to create a clear and consistent design language. Our experience across industries allows us to tackle complex brand challenges, from aligning diverse product portfolios to creating consistency across markets, categories, and customer experiences. We connect brand identity with physical products, ensuring that what a company stands for is reflected in everything it creates.Works in Branding & Positioning (5) Clients in Branding & Positioning (4) XenomatixTechnology Hardware & Equipment | internationalMyGridConsumer Electronics | nationalVogel'sHousehold Products | internationalKidoConsumer Electronics | international
Learn more about Branding & PositioningDescription At RAAK, we see mixed reality as a powerful way to connect the physical and digital worlds. From augmented reality and immersive product experiences to virtual simulations and digital twins, we explore how emerging technologies can improve the way products are designed, experienced, and used. By combining industrial design, engineering, and digital expertise, we approach mixed reality as part of a broader product development strategy. Whether it's visualising a product before production, creating an interactive demonstration, or exploring complex environments through virtual reality, we focus on applications that deliver real value. Our experience in 3D modelling, visualisation, and physical product development allows us to bridge the gap between real-world objects and digital experiences. We help companies communicate complex ideas, validate concepts, and explore new ways for people to interact with products and technology. **The result is immersive technology with a clear purpose, making complex ideas easier to understand, experience, and bring to life.**Works in 3D (5) Clients in 3D (4) XenomatixTechnology Hardware & Equipment | internationalMyGridConsumer Electronics | nationalVogel'sHousehold Products | internationalKidoConsumer Electronics | international
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Works in Market Research (5) Clients in Market Research (4) XenomatixTechnology Hardware & Equipment | internationalMyGridConsumer Electronics | nationalVogel'sHousehold Products | internationalKidoConsumer Electronics | international
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Team
10 members in RAAK Design Studio's team
StoryFounded in Leuven by Kasper De Backer and Robrecht Lambrechts, RAAK was built on a shared ambition to create exceptional products. Today, we work internationally, combining strategy, industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing to turn ambitious ideas into real-world products.
Awards
RAAK Design Studio was awarded 7 times
Red Dot2024-01-01Red Dot Design Award, XenomatiX G6
Red Dot2023-09-01Red Dot Design Award, Anex iQ stroller
iF International Forum Design2023-01-01iF Design Award, Vogel’s MOMO
iF International Forum Design2022-12-10iF Design Award, Vogel’s Rise
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- HeadquarterKalkstraat, Leuven, Belgium