Reaktordesign

ReaktorDesign is a design studio and consultancy that specializes in product design, experience design, and design strategy. Based in Berlin, Germany, with a distributed team across Europe, it works with technology companies, manufacturing brands, and public institutions to create functional, sustainable products and services.

Founded in 2008 by Lena Vogel and Markus Weiss, ReaktorDesign started with consumer electronics concepts and gradually expanded into systems design and urban-scale installations. The studio grew its team and opened additional studios in 2013 and 2017, enabling collaborations across different markets.

Its services include research and user insights, industrial design, electronics enclosure design, HMI and UX design, rapid prototyping, and design for sustainability, including life cycle analysis and circular design strategies.

The firm emphasizes a human-centered, systems-oriented approach, favoring modular architectures and iterative testing. Projects typically integrate hardware, software, and service components to deliver cohesive experiences.

Clients span consumer electronics, medical technology, mobility, and public sector projects. Notable outcomes include scalable product platforms, modular furniture systems, and public installations that explore interaction in shared spaces.

ReaktorDesign positions itself as a collaborative partner; the team includes designers, engineers, and researchers who co-create with clients through workshops and prototyping sprints.