Our approach

Our approach is built on a powerful philosophy: DREAM, DESIGN, GROW
— a strategic framework that transforms vision into reality.

Dream Big, Design Smart, Grow Sustainably.

  • DREAM – Every great success starts with a vision. We help sharpen the strategy, identify opportunities, and translate your dreams into a concrete roadmap.
  • DESIGN – More than aesthetics, design is a strategic tool. We leverage human-centred thinking, innovation, and sustainable practices to create products and packaging that truly make an impact.
  • GROW – Success isn’t just about revenue—it’s about lasting impact, leadership, and sustainable growth. We help businesses step, run, and ultimately fly towards their full potential.

 

Beyond Design, we aim to become the Strategic Growth Partner for our clients.

With over 20 years of expertise, we craft long-term growth strategies while delivering on immediate and strategic needs. Our future-driven mindset ensures that we integrate cutting-edge trends and technologies, keeping your business ahead of the curve.

Design Awards

Internationally acclaimed and honored with prestigious design awards.

Reddot Award
Good Design Award
Henri Van de Velde award
IF Award
German Design Award
Good Industrial Design Award
Design Plus Award
Good Design Award

Our Core Values

Driving Innovation & Success.

  • INSPIRATIONAL
    We push boundaries and raise the bar for excellence.
  • ALWAYS CURIOUS
    We question, explore, and embrace change to drive positive outcomes.
  • HANDS-ON
    We don’t just strategize; we execute and deliver.

The future belongs to those who dream, design, and grow with intention. Together, we help businesses transform, innovate, and thrive in an ever-evolving world.

 

Are you ready to turn your vision into reality?

Let’s DREAM, DESIGN, GROW.

Our story

Founded in 2005, BLACKBIRDS has grown into a renowned design agency with a global reach. From Illinois to Tokyo, we collaborate with ambitious brands and entrepreneurs, shaping bold, future-driven solutions that make a lasting impact.
Our close-knit team of diverse designers brings expertise in strategy, industrial design, packaging design, and virtual imaging. We are an award-winning collective of skilled creatives that turn your strategic dreams into reality.

 

About the bird…

Listen closely in the early morning—or on a summer night—and you’ll hear the blackbird. One of the first to sing at dawn and the last to wrap up a beautiful day, this ordinary bird has an extraordinary song. Thriving in cities and gardens, always in good company, he’s also one of the rare few to lay striking blue eggs. A remarkable bird? We think so.

P.S. Any similarities to ourselves are not entirely coincidental.

Curious about our services and how our designers work?

Meat the team

Steven Plomteux

Steven Plomteux

design director

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Marie Spaas

Marie Spaas

product & packaging designer

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Anthony Collin

Anthony Collin

product & packaging designer

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Eric Dumortier

Eric Dumortier

director

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Simon Vertessen

Simon Vertessen

product & packaging designer

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Korneel Meerschaert

Korneel Meerschaert

product & packaging designer

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