Acquisition Synergy The July 2023 acquisition of TEAMS by Kearney creates a direct path to Kearney’s global client network for cross-sell opportunities in design execution, UX research, and product realization. TEAMS’ global studios and 70 years of experience with over 1,500 awards provide credibility to win large-scale, multi-market engagements across consumer, mobility, medical, and infrastructure sectors.

Global Design Scale TEAMS operates five studios in Chicago, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Shanghai, and Amsterdam, backed by a diverse team of designers, strategists, researchers, and engineers. This enables multi-market delivery, local presence, and a consistent brand experience for multinational clients seeking scalable, globally-coordinated design programs.

Integrated Capabilities TEAMS covers strategy, user research, product and interaction design, and design realization, enabling end-to-end programs from concept to production. Their workflow supports fast prototyping using tools like Autodesk Fusion 360 and Adobe Photoshop, and positions the firm well for clients pursuing integrated product development in consumer goods, mobility, medical devices, and infrastructure.

Sustainability Focus TEAMS emphasizes sustainable design as a core principle, opening opportunities to win ESG-aligned projects. Opportunities include sustainability-driven design optimization, lifecycle assessment, and material choices that help clients meet regulatory requirements while differentiating in competitive bids.

Sector Reach With experience across consumer goods, capital goods, transportation and mobility, medical and healthcare, building and infrastructure, and professional equipment, TEAMS can tailor offerings to high-value sectors undergoing product transformation, including mobility electrification, connected devices, and healthcare technology, often with cross-functional bundles that combine strategy, UX, and hardware design.