Minoko is a design and engineering firm with offices in Levanger and Oslo that collaborates with a diverse range of customers to create smarter, sustainable solutions; its core values emphasize sustainability, professionalism, user empathy, and creativity, supported by a history of growth and collaboration in prototyping, industrial design, and product development. Key Points Minoko positions itself as designers and engineers collaborating with customers to create future-oriented, smarter solutions for people and business. The company emphasizes sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon footprints, optimize product life cycles, and promote durable, repairable designs. Professionalism and craftsmanship are central, focusing on high-quality customer experiences and a comprehensive, expert-led development approach. Empathy and collaboration drive design, with emphasis on listening to users and stakeholders to create value and foster loyalty. Creativity and experimentation underpin Minoko’s process, leveraging design thinking, design-driven innovation, and Lean Startup methodologies with early prototyping and iterative learning. Minoko has a rich client portfolio including Tomra, Q-Free, Oslo Kommune, Nordic Semiconductors, and others, illustrating diverse industry experience. The company has a multi-location presence and a history of strategic partnerships, prototyping capabilities, and service expansion over the years. The evolution of Minoko includes splits and collaborations (e.g., with Kadabra Produktdesign and Prototal AB) and eventual integration with Physical Design to broaden design and engineering capabilities.