We Speak
Specialists in High-Touch Products.
Experts in Ergonomic Design.
Award Winning HF/UX/ID Solutions
Medical Devices
Designing for People,
Driven by Science
The way clinicians and patients interact with a medical product shapes every aspect of the healthcare experience. How it fits the hand, feels during use, and performs under clinical conditions defines first impressions, influences procedural outcomes, and ultimately shapes trust in the product and the brand.
Metaphase is the global leader in the research, applied ergonomics, and design of high-touch, hand-intensive medical devices, with an unmatched reputation for creating solutions that function as seamless extensions of the human hand and body.
Because when design speaks Human, patients notice.
User Experience Services
We create best-in-class experiences for patients and end users
+30
Years of trusted
ergonomic expertise and thought leadership
+70
Employees across two sites, plus the resources of a global organization
+30K
Hours of global research
40+
Successful FDA submissions in the past 3 years
User Experience Research
We uncover how people actually use products—not just what they say. Through global research, contextual inquiry, and behavioral observation, we translate real-world insights into design strategies that drive usability, safety, and satisfaction.
Human-Centered Design
We speak Human. Our design process is rooted in ergonomics, anthropometrics, and cognitive science to create products that feel natural and perform beautifully. Every curve, contour, and interface is shaped by evidence and empathy.
Human Factors & Performance
We go beyond compliance. Our approach integrates biomechanics, kinesiology, and kinematic analysis to optimize performance and reduce risk. With decades of experience and 40+ regulatory submissions, we ensure your product performs under pressure.
Consumer Products
Everyday Products,
Exceptionally Designed
From razors to remote controls, we design consumer products that feel right in the hand and work effortlessly in real life. Our approach blends deep user insight, ergonomic science, and performance-driven design to create experiences people love—and remember.
Because when design speaks Human, people listen.
User Experience Services
We create best-in-class experiences for consumers & end users
User Experience Research
We start with people. Our research reveals how users interact with products in context—at home, at work, and everywhere in between. These insights fuel designs that are intuitive, desirable, and differentiated.
Human-Centered Design
We speak Human. Grounded in ergonomics, anthropometrics, and cognitive science, our design process ensures that every product fits the body, feels good to use, and performs with purpose.
Human Factors & Performance
We optimize for real-world use. By applying biomechanics, motion analysis, and human performance testing, we ensure products not only meet expectations—they exceed them, every time.
Metaphase
Specialists in High-Touch Products. Experts in Ergonomic Design.
Metaphase Design Group is a global leader in ergonomic design, human factors engineering, and user-centered research. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Bryce Rutter, Metaphase creates award-winning, high-performance products for some of the world’s most iconic brands.
With unmatched expertise in hand-intensive products, we combine science, usability, and aesthetics to deliver solutions that not only look beautiful but feel intuitive and perform flawlessly. Every detail matters—because the way we touch and use products defines how we live.