We believe that you are the company you keep, and our circle of consultants, communities, experts and designers are what make X1 whole. From our founder and core team out to the communities we work in, our network allows us to call on curated talent based on who we think best fits your unique problem.
"From a young age, I've been immensely curious, attentive and infatuated with this messiness we call being human. I operate under the assumption that the things that make us uncomfortable or scared, often create the brightest moments of clarity & inspiration for designing a world that’s better than we found it."
Hannah Caprez is an Industrial Designer by trade with a focus on human understanding and empathy through strategy and design research. Hannah has worked across industries and countries, collaborating with industry leading companies, including Hasbro, Google, Target, and Nestle working on front end innovation through trends research as well as product design and development. With a passion for sports and human performance, she has spent the past three years working side by side with the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to communicate their research, aiding in taking their findings to the public.
"I love finding connections wherever I can and learning from every opportunity that comes my way. Design has provided me with a uniquely creative way of bridging inspiration and human experience to form something completely original that initiates a positive change for people and the planet."
Tara Prabhu come's to X1 from an educational background in Industrial Design. Her interests lie in the intersection between design research, brand, product, and experiences. Tara has worked primarily in softgoods design focusing on trend research and interpretation, product innovation, materiality, and colorway ideation and has worked closely with merchant and product development teams as well as overseas factory communications. She has also worked in research visualization and user experience across industries with companies such as Fossil Group, the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and Nestle.
"I believe in human-centered everything. Human advocacy is at the heart of my values and professional activations, laying the foundation for all of my endeavors. I believe that to create solutions for others; empathy is the key."
Jordan Hildebrandt brings 10 years of Industrial Design and Brand Innovation experience as well as a mastery of lean model strategies. Jordan has contributed to front-end innovation initiatives for fortune 500 companies, including Henkel, Bernzomatic, Tweezerman, Kelloggs, Purina, Wrigley ACCO Brands, a variety of P&G brands, and has guided institutional new ventures and startups including Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the Army National Guard through product development to commercialization.
Canned Spinach is a UX/UI design and development firm that creates impactful digital experiences. The focus on building, designing, and coding customer-centric digital solutions based on research, modern technologies, and lean startup approaches.
InnoG is an innovation consultancy focused on the intersection of consumer insights, new technologies and product development. Boutique Strategy, Design, Brand and Innovation Consultancy
Creativity, engineering, stress testing, and innovation align to help Force-4's clients create breakthrough products faster. From consumer packaged goods to complex medical devices, Force-4 works with and develops some of the most innovative products on the market.
Our teams passion for trend hunting and seeking out the new and exciting creates overarching forward thinking approach to any problem.
The organic nature of our team was formed through personal connections and a desire to make every problem into a fun puzzle. As an agile team we are constantly collaborating and sharing feedback not only internally but with our clients near and far.
As the "little guy" we're always ensuring that our moral compass is due north. Our teams focus on designing and doing what's right never waivers. As your teammate, we'll always have your back to help us all succeed no matter what.
With our shared mindset of "work hard, work fast" we know that the only way to succeed is to break down barriers. Through encouraging constant conversation and openness with our clients and within our team we are able to bypass the "formal" pleasantries and work like a true team alongside out partners on every project.
