About Colab
Colab is a retail agency run on innovation, design expertise, technical know how and industry experience. Based in Durban North, Briardene just off Chris Hani road our design + manufacturing company provides key elements to your marketing and branding needs.
Design through collaboration.
Colab works with start-ups and established businesses from across multiple industries nationwide. We deliver a unique technical, structural design and technological solutions for a variety of needs in the retail space. Specifically, our core focus is creating in-store and design solutions for retail markets. From key visuals for major campaigns right through to point-of-sale in major retailers and innovative products for the informal trade.
Our experienced team of designers come from a range of creative backgrounds. Our experience in design ideation, industrial design, and design for manufacture aids to deliver absolute design solutions. Our team is also complemented by a trusted network of experts, from a variety of sectors whenever necessary to provide the absolute best for our clients.
At Colab, we pride ourselves on creating an unforgettable retail experience, a feature we achieve by following a three-step approach. thus an innovative studio producing world class quality products and professional service. Above all, we always work closely and openly with our clients to take each project through from initial research and design to production and installation.
Our Process – Studio
Our studio provides a complete retail design service and because it's located close to our production space, our designers regularly roll up their sleeves and get to know the strengths and limitations of product materials. Thus, figuring out the best manufacturing methods and adjusting their designs accordingly. This way, we can be trusted to produce innovative ideas, efficient manufacturing, and less wastage.
Our Process – Production
We use a 360˚ approach to our outstanding design capability, cutting-edge technology in our production process and speedy professionalism to deliver world-class products and innovative solutions. Importantly, we take projects through from initial research to mass production, working closely and openly with our clients on every step of the product development journey.
Our Process – Factory
Our factory premises are capably fitted to manufacture all designs by our own craftsmen and shopfitters, using high quality resources to transform your ideas into memorable experiences. It’s this environment together with multiple trips to manufacturing countries under our belt that’s given us a track record of getting excellent products to market.
Interested in working with us?
If you would like to colab with us about a project, get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss it with you.
