Greg Foster and Robert Sheldon founded Product council 25 years ago fueled on a shared passion for “all things designed” and the spirit to carve out their own path in the design world. Designers first, the firm has always operated as a strategic-strike force over a cumbersome army, offering clients a high-level of expertise and experience.
The two met while attending The Ohio State University Industrial Design program under the renowned Chairmanship of Charles Wallschlaeger, Professor Reinhart Butter, and a host of international faculty members. The experience proved valuable in preparing them well for the “real-world” and both Greg and Robert remain indebted to these instructors.
After graduating, both independently moved to Chicago working for several industrial design firms before forming Product council in 1994. Since then, the firm has partnered with over 180 clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. The list is impressive and the projects span the medical, industrial, consumer electronics, housewares and laboratory industries.
Today, that same passion that ignited Product council continues, as they take on new challenges.
