We are thrilled to announce that Achilles Design and Studio Dott. are merging to become Dott Achilles

Over 25 years of elevating design

Let’s turn potential into growth. As a seasoned design research and development company, we happily help you bring your ideas to the market.

Over the years our services have expanded to better guide you from the front end of innovation to market launch. Today, we are a multidisciplinary team of product designers and engineers, brand designers, service designers, innovation experts, digital designers and software developers dedicated to deliver meaningful and sustainable experiences. 

History

Achilles Design arose from two designers’ passion for creating beautiful products.

1994

Achilles Design was founded in 1994 by Jürgen Oskamp and Koen Elsen, two Belgian product designers who met each other during their time at university. 

2014

We registered as a SME portfolio service provider

2018

Start of self-steering structure giving all employees full decision rights in business choices

2019

Colruyt Group became a minority shareholder in Achilles Design, allowing us to expand even further.

2023

Growth in expertise (45+ employees) as well as in business.

A self-steering company

How do you motivate people in an SME where there is no ladder to climb? By giving them a say in the company. Achilles Design has been a self-directed organisation since 2018 but that concept was not new by then. After all, pirates were already doing the same thing in 17th century. Every employee has the same voice. Whether they have worked here for 20 years, or started yesterday. 

Recognition

We are honoured to hold over 50 design awards and to be covered in some of the most notable design publications in the industry.

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