At Grey Area Studio, we specialize in design-through-manufacture — seamlessly bridging concept development with sourcing and production execution across U.S. and international factories. Born from experience at Arc’teryx and Lululemon’s innovation hub, our approach is not just about design — it’s about engineering complete, scalable product solutions. We integrate rapid iterative prototyping, digital design, and hands-on production management to bring ideas to life with speed and precision. From initial concept through patterning, tech packs, material sourcing, prototyping, and factory onboarding, we embed directly into your workflow to accelerate development and reduce execution risk. What sets us apart is our ability to take traditional manufacturing processes and rethink them through the lens of modular design and automation. By applying modular systems thinking to factory programs — both offshore and onshore — we raise efficiency, shorten timelines, and lay the foundation for integrated, scalable production models. We’re not just designing better products — we’re engineering the future of manufacturing, piece by piece. This includes the development of modular micro factories and adaptable production systems that can flex with market demand, streamline fulfillment, and enable localized manufacturing with global consistency. Let’s build the right toolkit — and the right factory program — to bring your next generation of product to life.