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About us

Design
that Cares

We obsess about the products we design and the users that use them.
We care deeply about delivering our clients success.
We build successful relationships through design.

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Founded nearly 35 years ago, JMDA was born from a belief that great product design starts with care — care for the user, the challenge, and the outcome.

Today, we’re a global consultancy that blends deep engineering knowledge with a designer’s instinct. We’ve worked across continents and categories, but we’ve always stayed true to our original mission

to make design that matters.

We believe in…

01

Collaboration

Great design is never created in isolation.

02

Precision

Using state-of-the-art tools and software, we’re capable of delivering innovation paired with the utmost manufacturing quality and accuracy

03

Long term impact

We’re able to establish long-lasting collaborations through products that successfully hit the market and honest and transparent communication

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Leadership team

Chris Carter

Managing & Technical Director

Chris Raynor

Chief Operations Officer

Jason Song

Chinese Business Director

Walter Mosca

Design Director

Global Presence

With studios in the UK, Italy, and China — and partners worldwide — we’re equipped to work across time zones, languages, and supply chains.

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  • Our UK HQ gives us direct access to clients and creative partners across Europe, keeping projects aligned, agile, and expertly delivered.
  • Our Shanghai office gives us direct access to manufacturing and compliance partners in the Far East, keeping projects on track and on budget.
  • Our Italy DGS Project office gives us direct insight into local markets and regulations, ensuring tailored solutions and seamless project execution.
  • JMDA partner with a US based child safety expert with huge experience working and directing some of the biggest brands in the juvenile industry. He has full experience of engineering child car seats and other juvenile products for the US market, including the updated FMVSS 213a/b regulation.
  • JMDA work with a specialist engineering consultant with expertise in child car seats and juvenile products for the Australia / New Zealand market. Our consultant is a participating member of the AS1754 child restraint standards (CS-085) committee.

“We have worked with JMDA on various projects, and the team consistently showed a high level of professionalism. They are highly knowledgeable in automotive child safety, with strong understanding of regulatory and market requirements. Their experience in tooling and manufacturing allows them to offer practical solutions. They are responsive, flexible, and creative. Their international setup supported our European operation while working with Chinese suppliers. JMDA can handle both small, specific tasks and large, multi-disciplinary projects.”

Said Nakhla, Ph.D., P.E., Director of Product Development, Recaro Child Safety

“We have worked with many crash test labs around the world in the development of the mifold range of grab-and-go booster seats. The team at JMDA-DGS Project stand out. In addition to their technical skills operating the testing facility, JMDA-DGS Project have decades of experience in the design and engineering of child restraint systems. This wealth of knowledge allows for quick experimentation at the site and speeds up the development process. On top of that, the test site is located in a beautiful part of Italy!”

Jon Sumroy, mifold

“JMDA supported UPPAbaby with the design and development for the European I-Size Mesa Infant Carrier and Base. The team was able to provide UPPAbaby with ECE R129 regulation knowledge and CRS technical competencies to develop the product through a series of iterations. This collaboration helped deliver a concept for us to then finalise internally in-house. Their support and understanding of regulatory frameworks contributed greatly to the overall success of the project, and their partnership was highly valued throughout the development process.”

Trung Phung, Vice Preseident of Design, UPPAbaby

“Partnering with JMDA Design has been a game-changer for our baby monitoring tech start-up. Their expertise in product design, user-focused approach, and seamless communication helped transform our concept into a functional, market-ready product. Their team truly understood our vision and brought it to life with precision and innovation. Working with JMDA has been a highly positive and successful experience that has accelerated our journey to market and helped us bring a high-quality product to customers faster.”

Chief Product Officer, Dote

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Frequently
asked questions

  • Project costs vary depending on the complexity, scope, and stage of development. We provide tailored quotes after an initial consultation to ensure transparency and alignment with your goals and budget.

  • Timelines can vary based on project size and specific requirements, but most projects progress through clear phases—from research and concept to development and delivery—over
    several weeks or months. We’ll provide a detailed roadmap early in the process.

  • With decades of global experience, JMDA Design is a multi-award-winning consultancy specializing in juvenile product design. We’ve collaborated with leading brands worldwide, blending innovation, safety, and functionality into everything we do.

  • Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our work. We’re happy to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and have robust processes in place to safeguard your intellectual property throughout the design journey.

  • We offer a comprehensive range of services including product research, industrial design, engineering, prototyping, user testing, compliance consultation, and support through to manufacturing.

  • Yes. We can manage your entire product journey—from ideation and design through to production support—ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality at every stage.

  • Absolutely. Prototyping is a key part of our process, helping bring concepts to life and validate ideas through iterative development and testing.

Let’s Create Something Exceptional Together

From concept to production, we help brands turn ideas into award-winning products.
Let’s collaborate to bring your vision to life.

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