Tactile

12/16/2025

We’re ending the year with a triple win! We are thrilled to announce that Tactile has been honored with three 2025 Good Design Awards from The Chicago Athenaeum. This year's winners celebrate our ongoing collaboration with incredible partners who trust us to bring industry-defining products to life:

🏆 ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential
🏆 ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera
🏆 Sparx BEAM

Huge congratulations to the teams at ecobee and Sparx Hockey! We are proud to design products that set the standard for the smart home and sports technology. Visit the link below to learn more.

https://tactileinc.com/a-hat-trick-of-2025-good-design-wins/

We are thrilled to announce that Tactile received three prestigious 2025 Good Design Awards for our work with established partners ecobee and Sparx Hockey.

10/24/2025

We’re always inspired by the way Xbox continues to push boundaries in gaming design. Xbox's latest wireless controller special edition Breaker series--the Ice Breaker, Heart Breaker, and Storm Breaker--don’t just look incredible—they bring creativity and playfulness right to your fingertips. We love seeing this bold approach to color and style, matched by the seamless experience of next-gen gameplay. We’re proud to play a part in the journey. Hats off and well done as usual, Xbox. 👏

https://tactilefx.com/work/xbox/

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

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

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!

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!

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)!