one thing about
us is that We love to solve your problems
Involved in every step of your growth
Proverbial house on fire? Design with no data? Design prone to endless changes? Optimization for manufacturing with tight deadlines, overloaded with repetitive tasks? We can help!
We offer:
- Proprietary development of applications, and tools tailored for your design team
- Startup support by providing technical expertise and media to visualize and roadmap concepts
- Developing agile, lean MVP to showcase your product
- Understanding your tried-and-tested design process and finding opportunities to augment and automate
Task force dream team
An Architect an Engineer and an Industrial Designer went to a bar and they solved each other’s problems. With our diverse backgrounds there is no problem we can’t tackle.
- We plug in and plug out in your projects as you require
- We can develop and maintain or develop and train
- Problem centric approach, all approaches are valid, best idea moves us forward.
- No bull! We pride ourselves in telling you what you need to hear to move your project further.
Task force dream team
- We handpick experts for your application
- We plug in and plug out in your projects as you require!
- We can develop and maintain or develop and train!
- An Architect an Engineer and an Industrial Designer went to a bar and they solved each other’s problems.
- No bull! We pride ourselves in telling you what you need to hear!
- We love challenging design problems – Our core expertise is in figuring out ways of tackling head-scratchers. Give us a try!
- Problem centric approach, all approaches are valid, best idea moves us forward.
Linked with academia
We collaborate daily with diverse design industries, and we are constantly building a solid understanding on what tools, workflows and innovations exist that can benefit when used outside their discipline.
We foster Open/Closed or Hybrid approaches to development collaborations with academia and engage our growing network of experts to contribute to your project on your behalf. Expert key insights at your disposal.
familiar with the unknown
Design with unknown data? Expecting a change but not knowing what it entails? We understand that research is only as good as the development it brings with it. In our studio we are accustomed to working with unknowns and how to handle them in a resource efficient manner!
We understand change takes time, but we do investigate ways to reduce the time it takes to change, all while taking the time to understand your workflows and adapt to them.
familiar with the unknown
- We take the time to understand the client’s workflows and we adapt to them.
- We understand change takes time, but we do investigate ways to reduce the time it takes to change.
- Design with unknown data, expecting a change but not knowing what it entail, we are accustomed to working with unknowns and to work with it so that when it becomes known you don’t lose time!
- We understand that research is only as good as the development it brings with it.
With you at every step of the process
We understand that every project is unique, so we work closely with you from concept to development to ensure that the final product meets your specific needs and requirements.
Our team of designers and developers is willing to work with you to create custom solutions that will ensure the boost in efficiency and productivity of your company's workflow.
Concept Framework
We begin with a thorough investigation of your current infrastructure and workflows to define the scope of the projects objectives.
Prototyping
An initial draft prototype of the service or application is provided, following a discussion and revision stage based on your wishes, expectations, budget, etc.
Deployment
Working in an iterative process we develop the service while working closely with you throughout, to ensure the final product meets your expectations and is user-friendly.
Maintenance
Once the application is live, our team will continue to provide support and maintenance to ensure that the application remains up-to-date and functional.
Concept Framework
We begin with a thorough investigation of the clients infrastructure and workflows to define the scope of the projects objectives.
Prototyping
An initial draft prototype of the service or application is provided, following a discussion and revision stage based on the clients wishes, expectations, budget, etc.
Deployment
Working in an iterative process we develop the service while working closely with the client throughout to ensure the final product meets their expectations and is user-friendly.
Maintenance
Once the application is live, our team will continue to provide support and maintenance to ensure that the application remains up-to-date, functional and meet the client's need.
meet our team
Kane borg
//COO //CTO
Kane Borg studied structural engineering and architecture at the University of Malta. From 2013 to 2016 he practiced as a warranted Architect and Civil Engineer with architectural offices in Malta, working on industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. During this time, he co-founded fablab Valletta where he served as the technical director for two years. Since 2015 he has worked as a computational design developer and consultant for varied architectural and engineering firms in Europe. Since 2018, he has lectured on Computational Design and Digital Fabrication at Aalto University. In 2021 he co-founded Borg Markkula Oy.
sami Markkula
//CEO
Sami Markkula has degrees both in Chemical Engineering and in Industrial Design from Aalto University. The diverse studies lead to a path in algorithmic design, and a strong background in materials and manufacturing techniques, and industrial design. Started teaching algorithmic design at Aalto in 2017, co-founded jewelry studio Ordbord 2019, and started working in parametric architecture 2020. Co-founded Borg Markkula Oy 2021. Sami solves problems in many disciplines; he is a designer, a programmer, a material scientist and an artist.
Nika Savolainen
//brand strategist
Nika Savolainen has a diverse background in both acting and business. In 2014, she graduated from VGIK Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography and has since worked on numerous Finnish and international film and TV projects. In addition to her acting career, Nika also holds an MSc in Economics and Business Administration from Aalto University, where her studies focused on management and international business as well as marketing and branding. Nika has also completed an International Study Module at ESSEC Business School in France and a minor in Audiovisual Project Management at ELO Aalto University School of Arts, Department of Film.
Tina Čerpnjak
//designer //developer
Tina Čerpnjak is a computational designer that holds a master’s degree in Architecture from Aalto University, Finland. The main focus of her studies has been to define architectural and urban design problems in a complex systems framework with the aid of computational design tools and methodologies. She graduated with honours in 2021. Her master thesis dealt with utilizing agent-based modelling of pedestrian flows as a means of urban scale spatial formation.
Kane Borg
//COO //CTO
Kane Borg studied structural engineering and architecture at the University of Malta. From 2013 to 2016 he practiced as a warranted Architect and Civil Engineer with architectural offices in Malta, working on industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. During this time, he co-founded fablab Valletta where he served as the technical director for two years. Since 2015 he has worked as a computational design developer and consultant for varied architectural and engineering firms in Europe. Since 2018, he has lectured on Computational Design and Digital Fabrication at Aalto University. In 2021 he co-founded Borg Markkula Oy.
Sami Markkula
//CEO
Sami Markkula has degrees both in Chemical Engineering and in Industrial Design from Aalto University. The diverse studies lead to a path in algorithmic design, and a strong background in materials and manufacturing techniques, and industrial design. Started teaching algorithmic design at Aalto in 2017, co-founded jewelry studio Ordbord 2019, and started working in parametric architecture 2020. Co-founded Borg Markkula Oy 2021. Sami solves problems in many disciplines; he is a designer, a programmer, a material scientist and an artist.
Nika savolainen
//Brand strategist
Nika Savolainen has a diverse background in both acting and business. In 2014, she graduated from VGIK Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography and has since worked on numerous Finnish and international film and TV projects. In addition to her acting career, Nika also holds an MSc in Economics and Business Administration from Aalto University, where her studies focused on management and international business as well as marketing and branding. Nika has also completed an International Study Module at ESSEC Business School in France and a minor in Audiovisual Project Management at ELO Aalto University School of Arts, Department of Film.
Tina Čerpnjak
//Designer //developer
Tina Čerpnjak is a computational designer that holds a master’s degree in Architecture from Aalto University, Finland. The main focus of her studies has been to define architectural and urban design problems in a complex systems framework with the aid of computational design tools and methodologies. She graduated with honors in 2021. Her master thesis dealt with utilizing agent-based modeling of pedestrian flows as a means of urban scale spatial formation.
