/ ABOUT

Curiosity.
Optimism.
Pathfinding.

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/ APPROACH

Designbivouac leverages deep design expertise to help clients find their path to a preferred future—guided by curiosity, optimism, a respect for technology, and an understanding of our place in the natural world.

/ WHAT’S IN A NAME

Designbivouac embraces “bivouacking”— stepping beyond studios and screens to engage directly with real environments and people. This immersive, people-first approach reveals unspoken needs, sparks authentic insights, and fosters collaboration. It grounds our work in reality, enabling us to co-create imaginative, practical solutions that make a difference.

de·sign, /dəˈzīn/: To create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan.

biv·ouac, /ˈbiv(ə)ˌwak/: A type of camp or shelter.

getting out in the world and building things together that matter drives the process at designbivouac

/ FOUNDER’S PERSPECTIVE

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“I strive to apply design thinking to human and planet-centric work that improves lives, and I am passionate about mentoring, guiding, and learning from colleagues as we do the best work of our lives together.”
— Danny Stillion, Founder & Principal - Designbivoauc, LLC

/ CLIENT PERSPECTIVES

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“You guys are clearly smart. This is something we would never have come up with. Five minutes into your presentation, we understood the value of this work. I can think of many ways in which we can leverage this approach.”
— Sergio Marchionne, CEO Ferrari
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“I cannot stress enough the fact that we learned a lot of methodology and cultural aspects through the fruitful and enjoyable cooperation with you and your team. You helped us lay the foundations for what we have achieved so far. Thank you very much again for that support.”
— Stefan Maurer, Head of Strategy, Mercedes-Benz Vans

/ PARTIAL CLIENT LISTING

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/ GET IN TOUCH

Designbivouac offers design consulting services to help companies innovate in the consumer product, medical, financial services, and mobility sectors. Founder and Principal Danny Stillion is a hands-on design leader and consultant. He has worked with and led hundreds of teams to shape user experiences, strategies, and future visions. He speaks internationally on design thinking, interaction design, and future-vision work.

If you have a project that seems like a good fit, are curious about available services, seek an external design review, are looking for a speaker, or need experienced design leadership, feel free to get in touch.