ABOUT MTRL


  • We help our clients transform ideas from concept to profit with in-depth, product commercialization know-how and direct ties to manufacturing.

  • We are equal parts prototype technology lab + award winning design studio.

  • We experiment with cutting-edge materials, develop methodologies and technologies that reshape the future of products.

OUR ETHOS


We are (( Object Architects )) crafting unique products

We create (( Design Worth Sharing )) for clients & customers

We put (( Meaning in the Making )) to help people connect

We rely on (( Collaboration )) to tell unforgettable stories

OUR VISION


  • A world where every product has a story worth sharing

OUR MISSION


  • To cultivate a entrepreneurial community of tastemakers, trendsetters, go-getters & decision-makers who value the craft of design vis-à-vis our product line and media content

MTRL is Alan Tipp + Gamal Prather

  • We are object architects + brand collaborators who engineer remarkable experiences

  • We create tangible, intentional, relatable objects for the curious-minded (designs with sharing).

  • We provide technological solutions for brands who push the boundaries of innovation

  • We commercialize disruptive products with functionally-differentiated aesthetics

  • We help tell unforgettable stories

Alan Tipp

Nebraska native, Alan Tipp is an innovation consultant at MTRLobjects commercializing on-trend everyday-carry accessory items for individuals, start-ups and Fortune 500 companies alike.

His experience and deep understanding of design, manufacturing process, concept development and best path to market strategies give him a fully rounded understanding for what it takes to bring product ideas to life.

MTRL's clients are some of the biggest leaders in their markets including the United States and Asia and he has helped them build iconic products that bring measured return on investment.

Gamal Prather

With a passion for problem solving, L.A.-based designer, Gamal Prather, loves the iterative process of design between 2D and 3D.

His experience extends to brands in various industries and at different scales, including multi-nationals and start-ups as well as individual inventors.

His sweet spot is helping to communicate the intention and purpose of an idea using his creativity.

Gamal is the Minister of Culture + Design Steward at MTRLobjects.

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