we design products that
blend beautiful form with
technical elegance,
creating value.
+44 (0) 7445047871
Piranha Design Ltd
We have 25 years of
experience bringing
ambitious ideas to life.
We develop production-
ready solutions with
impact.
FAQ’s
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We’re in the center of the UK, our workshop,
model making, RP machines and
machining/fabrication are located at our
design office near Sheffield.
We have the flexibility to collaborate on-site
with companies throughout the UK
Our operations, systems and infrastructure
gives us seamless connectivity with our
global clients
We operate using 3 tiers of engagement to suit
the project size.
Tactical Product design
(for smaller projects under £5k)
-This is effectively our “freelance” service
Operational Product development
(for projects £5-£10k)
-Using Light touch waterfall project
management- ideal for interfacing with in-house
design teams)
Strategic Project development
(for larger projects>£10k)
-Our Agile Project management system ensures
a robust design route that meets targets and
exceeds expectations. Ideal for cutting edge
developmental projects with high ambiguity,
new start-up’s or clients without their own
design team.
We have the In-house tools and equipment
needed to develop new products, including-:
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3D scanning
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3D RP printing SLA, FDM
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Laser cutting
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3D Cad
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Metal Fabrication MIG TIG
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Sheet metal folding
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Vacuum forming, Vacuum casting
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Milling, Turing
We also have an extensive supplier,
subcontractor and manufacturing network,
and collaborate with trusted partners across
technology sectors.
No, we’re a small well established company.
Since PDL started back in 1999 the products
we’ve designed are used by over 300 million
people worldwide!
Our agility and flexibility allows us to adapt
quickly to suit clients working in new sectors.
We like the challenge of working across many
sectors, demonstrated by our diverse
portfolio of work.
Steve Middleton
B.eng(hons) M.Des.Eng (RCA) DipIC MIED C.eng
Steve Middleton formed the design practice PDL
(Piranha Design Ltd) 25 years ago.
Industrial Designer and Chartered Mechanical
Engineer Steve holds a Masters in Industrial
Design Engineering and is the named inventor
on several worldwide patents, and is an
Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University
on the BA,BSc, MA Product design courses.
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Brands and clients worked with over the last 30 years,
directly, as a development partner or as a subcontract
design resource for intermediary clients
We turn ideas into real products and market
opportunities for our clients.
We’re a product design & development studio
Our USP? It’s the breadth of experience gained
from successful projects across many sectors
that we apply to each new project ensuring a
fresh perspective and true innovation.
The integration of design and engineering gives
our Design process the clarity and efficiency to
deliver on time and to budget.
