Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Vision, Engineered - Custom Engineering Solutions
Founded in 2004 by engineers for engineers, we specialize in delivering interdisciplinary engineering solutions that bridge mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. Our team of seasoned professionals combines decades of collective experience with a build-test-iterate philosophy to tackle complex product development challenges. We serve clients across medical devices, consumer electronics, transportation, and industrial sectors, offering tailored solutions from concept exploration to manufacturing deployment. Our commitment to technical excellence is demonstrated through 15+ consecutive years of embedded systems lectures at Stanford and successful delivery of groundbreaking projects like the world's first wearable allergen sensor. With a client-centric approach, we function as an extension of your team, providing seamless project management led by our most experienced engineers.Our portfolio showcases work with industry leaders like DuPont, Norlase, and Purcell, validating our reputation for solving technically demanding challenges. We maintain rigorous quality standards through test-driven development, simulation, and DFMA practices while adapting to fluid project requirements. Our technical project management ensures real-time budget tracking and risk mitigation, enabling clients to navigate ambiguous problems with confidence. Recognized for our ability to integrate off-the-shelf and custom solutions, we deliver innovative engineering outcomes that redefine what's possible for our clients.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Development
Firmware Engineering
Technical Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of interdisciplinary engineering experience since 2004
- Our team includes Stanford-trained engineers with FDA-approved device experience
- We provide seamless client collaboration with dedicated project leads
- We maintain 15+ consecutive years of embedded systems teaching at Stanford
- Our portfolio includes 200+ successful product development projects
What people say
Best in the business
Thrilled with results
Seamless collaboration
Depth of knowledge
True project-partner
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Creating precision mechanical systems for high-performance products through enclosure design, complex mechanisms, and DFMA practices. Our team delivers rapid prototyping, proof-of-concept validation, and manufacturing strategy for medical devices and industrial equipment. With expertise in simulation and electromechanical integration, we solve challenging mechanical problems for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
Electrical Engineering
Designing custom analog/digital electronics for wearable devices, consumer products, and industrial equipment. Our capabilities span sensor integration, PCB layout, battery management, and RF communication systems. We provide hands-on prototyping and embedded systems design for clients requiring complex electronic solutions in medical, transportation, and consumer sectors.
Software Development
Developing advanced software solutions for hardware devices using C/C++, Python, and QT framework. Our team specializes in GUI development, IoT connectivity, and safety-critical firmware for medical devices. We employ agile methodologies and test automation to deliver robust software architectures that meet regulatory requirements for laser surgery systems and cloud-connected platforms.
Firmware Engineering
Creating firmware solutions for microcontroller-based systems with expertise in RTOS, bare-metal programming, and low-level communication protocols. Our engineers develop safety-critical code for medical devices and industrial equipment while maintaining compliance with industry standards through rigorous testing and documentation processes.
Technical Project Management
Providing engineering-led project management with dedicated points of contact and real-time tracking. Our experienced engineers guide projects from concept to commercialization, managing fluid requirements and interdisciplinary coordination. We implement low-friction engagement processes that scale resources efficiently while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls for complex engineering initiatives.
People
Dan Santos
Partner and Co-founder
Co-founded 219 Design in 2004 after meeting at Stanford's ME218 program. Brings extensive experience in interdisciplinary engineering solutions and has led numerous complex product development projects since the company's inception.
Dave Bim-Merle
Partner and Co-founder
Co-founder with over 20 years of engineering leadership experience. Specializes in technical project management and has been instrumental in developing the company's build-test-iterate development philosophy since 2004.
Miguel Piedrahita
Partner and Co-founder
As co-founder and partner, contributes deep technical expertise in embedded systems and firmware engineering. Has led development of multiple award-winning projects including the world's first wearable allergen sensor in 2020.
Larry Miller
Partner and Co-founder
Co-founder with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and product commercialization. Played key roles in developing medical devices and industrial systems, maintaining the company's engineering excellence since its founding in 2004.
Philip Basmadjian
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior mechanical engineer with expertise in complex mechanism design and DFMA practices. Contributes to medical device development and industrial projects, applying advanced simulation and prototyping techniques to solve challenging engineering problems.
Questions
What industries does 219 Design serve?
We serve medical devices, consumer electronics, transportation, industrial automation, and defense sectors with interdisciplinary engineering solutions.
What makes 219 Design different from other engineering firms?
Our unique combination of mechanical, electrical, and software expertise with engineering-led project management enables comprehensive solutions for complex product development challenges.
Can 219 Design handle FDA-regulated medical device development?
Yes, we have extensive experience with FDA-approved devices including laser eye surgery systems and the 2020 FDA EUA emergency ventilator.
Do you work with startups or only established companies?
We work with both startups and Fortune 500 companies, adapting our approach to each client's specific needs and resources.
What project management methodology does 219 Design use?
We employ a build-test-iterate process with real-time tracking, led by experienced engineers who maintain strict quality controls throughout development cycles.
