About S29

Ideas made real

One multidisciplinary team for product design, engineering, prototyping and manufacture.

Our story

Built to take ideas further

S29 began as Studio 29, founded by Rob Gibbs when he was 29. The aim was to close the gaps between product design, engineering and prototyping, giving customers one experienced team capable of moving ambitious ideas forward quickly and intelligently.

As those projects progressed, the need for a smoother route into production became clear. Factory 31 brought manufacturing into the same process, creating the integrated studio we are today: designers, engineers, electronics specialists and production experts working together under one roof, from first concept through compliance and market-ready manufacture.

Our journey

Seven years of moving ideas forward

Quality without compromise

Built to deliver

Quality matters because our customers rely on us to turn ambitious ideas into products that perform. Our robust Quality Management System gives every project a clear framework and supports continuous improvement across design, development and production.

We are certified to ISO 9001:2015, the globally recognised quality-management standard. The close relationship between our design and production services means quality is maintained throughout the project, into manufacture and beyond.

Our people

Meet the team

Rob Gibbs

Director & Product Designer

With over 20 years of experience in consumer products, Rob steers the business and gets hands-on with what he loves most: getting products to market.

David Newton

Head of Design

David heads up the studio and leads all design activity. His 18 years at Dyson, including as Head of Innovation, brings huge expertise to our team and clients.

Stephen Ball

CEM Business Manager

Steve Driver

Non-Executive Director

Steve specialises in strategic business growth in the electronics industry and supports the company with over 40 years of experience.

Becky Gibbs

Office Manager

The organised one who keeps us all in check and the office running smoothly, including HR, logistics, administration and accounts.

Nicky Lee

Operations Coordinator

Nick Wellman

Senior Electronics Engineer

From concept to production, Nick develops electronics for challenging projects and is an expert in schematics, PCB layouts and PIC coding.

Aaron Nottingham

Embedded Software Engineer

Aaron leads IoT requirements, including Android and iOS app development, bringing software and Bluetooth experience to every project.

Tom Hall

Embedded Electronics Engineer

Tom is the Swiss army knife electronics engineer who can do a bit of everything. Software, hardware and even some mechanical design. Electronics is his hobby so coming to work and design electronics systems and solving complex problem is his bread and butter!

Lewis Holford

Lead SMT & Electronics Engineer

Lewis uses his electronics and design knowledge to bridge prototyping and production and make designs production-ready.

Lorean Moore

SMT Technician

Norbert Toth

Lead Conformal SMT Technician

Norb has an excellent eye for detail and oversees conformal coating operations, SMT and production assembly.

Nigel Gibbs

Production Operative

Assisting on multiple projects, Nigel is adaptable and keen to get involved in all aspects of production.

Jane Phillips

Production Operative

Matthew Baldwin

Production Operative

Josh Simms

Production Operative

Ollie Ball

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