Summary
An international design firm in Shanghai transformed a former industrial factory into its headquarters. AEONTI custom-developed 80 designer workstations blending industrial aesthetics with modern ergonomics, reducing drafting fatigue by 40%.
Joint Development with a Shanghai Design Firm — From Custom Designer Workstations to a Standardized, Reusable Product Platform
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- 2026/8/17 15:50:14
Background & Challenge:
An international architectural design firm with 80 designers in Shanghai planned to transform a former industrial factory into its headquarters. They needed 80 ergonomic workstations blending industrial aesthetics. Initially, they sought only a single-project custom solution.
However, AEONTI recognized that the structural design, proportions, and style had broad commercial potential—suitable not only for this firm but also for other creative offices. We proactively upgraded the project into a joint product development, transforming the custom solution into a standardized product platform ready for mass production.
AEONTI Solution:
Deep Co-development:
AEONTI's engineering team worked closely with the firm's designers to develop a cast-iron cross-base height-adjustable leg system with modular interfaces, adaptable to various tabletop sizes and materials
Mold-based Production:
Key structural components were molded for precision casting, ensuring consistent quality and significantly reducing per-unit costs, suitable for large-volume manufacturing
Scalable Product Line:
Based on this custom design, AEONTI launched the "Designer Series" product line, offering three standard sizes (1500×750, 1800×900, 2000×1000) and five finish options to meet diverse customer needs
Supply Chain Optimization:
The product was designed with bulk packaging, logistics, and easy installation in mind—legs and tabletops are packed separately, enabling flat-pack shipping to reduce warehousing and transportation costs
This approach turned a one-off custom project into a standardized product series available for wholesale distributors, contractors, and furniture manufacturers.
Results & Metrics:
80 custom workstations delivered on time; the firm's new headquarters received industry acclaim
Within 3 months of project completion, the "Designer Series" attracted orders from 3 wholesalers and 2 contractors
Mold-based production reduced per-set leg costs by 32% compared to traditional welding, while lead time shortened from 4 weeks to 10 working days
The series is now listed in AEONTI's standard catalog, open for global B2B procurement
The client also referred AEONTI to multiple furniture brands in their network, generating ongoing business conversions