Frisson Design is a Melbourne-based product design studio specialising in end to end product development including industrial design, engineering, and design for manufacture. Founded by two experienced professionals with a shared vision, we turn bold ideas into market-ready products.
With more than 15 combined years of product development experience gained from roles at leading companies across Australia and abroad, as well as freelancing, we bring deep expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project. Frisson was born from a mutual drive to build a consultancy that balances creativity with technical precision.
We take a hands-on approach, partnering closely with clients from concept to production, to create solutions that are both functional and beautifully designed.
Meet the Team
John Nguyen
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With a background living in Vietnam, Singapore, and Australia, John is moulded to thinking outside the box. He has a strong foundation in practical engineering and loves discussing new and exciting product ideas.
Louis Mills
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From a career build working across Melbourne, UK and Germany, Louis carries years of experience as both an industrial designer and a development engineer. He is broadly skilled, patient and meticulous in his work.
Core Values
1. Purposeful Design Through Collaboration
We collaborate to develop products with clear intent, balancing form, function, and user experience informed by real-world insights. Through diverse expertise and open dialogue at every stage, we ensure thoughtful and effective solutions.
2. Transparency Builds Trust
We value honesty, clear communication, and data-informed decisions, fostering a culture of openness, mutual respect, and shared responsibility throughout the design process.
3. Curiosity-Driven Innovation
We explore, prototype, and test continuously, staying hands-on and open to the unexpected. Curiosity fuels our creativity, helping us uncover new ideas and better solutions.
4. Sustainable Design with Storytelling
We embed sustainability into every project, considering materials, lifecycle impact, and responsible manufacturing. Through thoughtful design and clear visual narratives, we connect products with people by balancing environmental responsibility with emotional relevance.
The Frisson 4D Method
At Frisson, our process is flexible and carefully adapted to suit each client’s unique project and budget. Still, we follow a proven, structured approach that ensures clarity, efficiency, and quality at every stage. Typically, a project moves through the following key phases:
Discover
We begin by working closely with you to fully understand your vision. We then conduct research to assess both technical feasibility and market potential. This foundation guides the direction of the project.
Design
Next, we explore creative solutions. This is where ideas take shape through brainstorming, sketching, and ideation. We evaluate multiple approaches to find the most promising path forward, balancing aesthetics with innovation with practicality.
Develop
With a strong concept in hand, we dive into the details. This phase involves industrial design refinement, mechanical and electronic engineering, and prototyping. We iterate quickly to solve technical challenges and fine-tune the user experience.
Deliver
After refining the design, we prepare for production, ensuring all aspects meet quality standards. We support you through manufacturing setup and product launch, readying your innovation for the market. We can also offer support thereafter.
