Tactile

Tactile Tactile is a product and UX design firm. Blending physical and digital design, we craft products with lasting relevance for influential brands.

We believe great tools can cultivate positive and meaningful experiences. We’re guided by the principle that functional tools should also be beautiful and enjoyable. For 20 years, we’ve relied on building trust and collaborative relationships with our clients. To which we've developed lasting partnerships with Microsoft, Starbucks, Panasonic, ecobee, Genie, and more. Industrial Design / User Experience / Visual Brand Language / Colors, Materials, Finishes / Research & Strategy

We’re excited to host the next ShopTalk right here at Tactile, bringing together our city’s physical-tech community for ...
09/15/2025

We’re excited to host the next ShopTalk right here at Tactile, bringing together our city’s physical-tech community for an evening of inspiration, storytelling, and genuine connection.

This time, we’re honored to welcome Carl Ledbetter, Head of Xbox Design—a true legend in product design. From his start with some of the first mass-market computer peripherals in the 90s to leading design for Xbox’s iconic products today, Carl’s insights are sure to spark new ideas and big conversations.
Don’t miss your chance to hear his story and connect with fellow creators and innovators. Spots are limited—RSVP before we reach capacity! https://luma.com/5105gkzn

Tactile’s Jacquie Phelps, our lead industrial designer, is empowering climate tech innovators at the Seattle Climate Inn...
09/10/2025

Tactile’s Jacquie Phelps, our lead industrial designer, is empowering climate tech innovators at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub with a workshop focused on human-centered design for startups. This hands-on session equips founders and product leads with practical tools for testing prototypes, observing real users, and prioritizing features that truly matter in the field. Click below to register for the workshop. Hope to see you there!

For CoMotion, 9Zero, VertueLab, and City of Seattle Members Only. This workshop, led by local design and engineering firm, Tactile, equips early-stage climate…

05/27/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of tactilefx.com, the newest sub-brand from Tactile! As an extension of our legacy in purposeful, human-centered design, TactileFX offers next-level visualization services, helping brands tell their stories in the most dynamic and immersive ways possible. Whether you’re seeking hyper-real renderings, stylized animations, or innovative 3D effects, TactileFX is your new creative partner for unforgettable digital experiences. Click below to explore what’s possible!

https://tactilefx.com

Join us at Global Collective's upcoming event on Wednesday, May 7 at Tactile in Seattle! It's a unique opportunity for c...
04/16/2025

Join us at Global Collective's upcoming event on Wednesday, May 7 at Tactile in Seattle! It's a unique opportunity for connection and deep discussion that will explore how regenerative agriculture can create real impact across the food system—benefiting farmers, strengthening businesses, and supporting thriving communities. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, food systems innovation, or building resilient partnerships, this event is for you. Click below to learn more. See you there!

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Join us for our next Global Impact Collective Community Networking Event! You'll hear from a panel of experts about local and global approaches to regenerative…

01/08/2025

You're Invited! Join us at Tactile Studio in Seattle for the Global Impact Collective event on Food Waste Prevention!

When: January 23
Where: Tactile Studio, Seattle
Why: To connect, collaborate, and explore how design can make a global impact

We’re gathering a community of change-makers, designers, and visionaries to share ideas and inspire meaningful action. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to network and create together! Click below to RSVP.

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We can’t wait to see you there!

01/02/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at TACTILE!
As we bid farewell to 2024, the entire team at TACTILE would like to extend our heartfelt wishes for a Happy New Year! This past year has been filled with incredible moments and achievements, and looking ahead, we are filled with optimism for the future. Thank you for your continued support in following our journey—we couldn’t do it without you. We wish you a year filled with joy, prosperity, and creativity!

We’re excited to share that Tactile and Proprio have won a Good Design Award in the Medical category for the Proprio Par...
12/17/2024

We’re excited to share that Tactile and Proprio have won a Good Design Award in the Medical category for the Proprio Paradigm System! A huge congrats to Proprio for pushing the boundaries of surgical visualization and innovation. We’re proud to have partnered on this groundbreaking technology.

https://tactileinc.com/proprio-paradigm-wins-good-design-award/

12/03/2024

We're looking for a Senior CMF Designer to join our Boston team, either full-time or on a contract basis. If you're passionate about color, material, and finish design and want to work on innovative projects with a talented team, we want to hear from you! Check out the details and apply today!

https://tactileinc.co/CMF241203

10/21/2024

Tactile is proud to have been part of the Barbie x Stanley collaboration! We had the incredible opportunity to contribute our expertise in product renderings and animations, bringing these unique designs to life. This collaboration perfectly blends nostalgia with innovation, and we’re thrilled to contribute to such a fun and iconic partnership!

We're thrilled to announce that Tactile has been honored with two prestigious IDEA Awards!- Gold for Cove: A Chemotherap...
09/13/2024

We're thrilled to announce that Tactile has been honored with two prestigious IDEA Awards!

- Gold for Cove: A Chemotherapy Infusion Chair concept — designed to offer patients a more comfortable and supportive infusion experience.
- Silver for Proprio Paradigm — a breakthrough in surgical navigation technology.

Huge thanks to our incredible team and collaborative partnerships that helped bring these ideas to life!

https://tactileinc.com/tactile-wins-idea-gold-and-silver-awards/

We are thrilled to announce that Tactile has been honored with two prestigious 2024 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)!

We’re proud to have partnered with  to help design the ecobee Smart Doorbell! Our team worked closely with ecobee to cre...
09/10/2024

We’re proud to have partnered with to help design the ecobee Smart Doorbell! Our team worked closely with ecobee to create a sleek, intuitive design that enhances security and convenience for smart homes everywhere. We're thrilled to see this innovative product come to life and transform the home experience! Visit link below to read more.

https://tactileinc.com/work/ecobee/

As a proud partner for many years, Tactile collaborated with ecobee to refine its ecosystem of smart, eco-friendly home monitoring products.

Behind every exceptional product is a thoughtfully crafted user experience. At Tactile, we dive deep into the intersecti...
08/13/2024

Behind every exceptional product is a thoughtfully crafted user experience. At Tactile, we dive deep into the intersection of design and technology to create seamless, intuitive experiences that connect people to the products they love. Discover how we blend creativity with precision in Tactile's UX case study. Click below to learn more.

At Tactile, User Experience is ingrained in our design DNA. It’s an integral part of everything we do--it’s a vital component of our project workflow.

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Industrial Design / User Experience / Visual Brand Language / Colors, Materials, Finishes / Research & Strategy