Based in Cleveland, Ohio, MERK Design Group partners with ambitious brands across transportation, marine, product, and architectural design. From research and concept development through digital visualization and presentation, every project is approached with equal attention to creativity, proportion, and technical precision.
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Vehicle Design Case StudyAn American Luxury Performance GT
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Architectural Experience Design StudyA Private Mountain Retreat Designed Around the Automobile
About
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Studio
MERK Design Group brings together strategy, creativity, and technical execution to help ambitious ideas become compelling products and experiences.
41.4993° N, 81.6944° WWe partner with startups, established brands, and innovators to develop products, vehicles, and experiences that are purposeful, distinctive, and commercially compelling. Every engagement is tailored to the client's goals, combining thoughtful design, technical development, and clear visual communication from concept through presentation.
Working across transportation, marine, product design, and architectural visualization, the studio adapts its process to each challenge while maintaining a commitment to quality, collaboration, and execution.
Design Services
Supporting projects from early strategy through final visualization and delivery.
Market analysis, competitive benchmarking, trend forecasting, and opportunity definition establish a clear foundation before concept development begins.
Rapid ideation through sketch exploration, proportion studies, and multiple design directions to discover the strongest solution.
Surface development, graphic identity, detailing, and production-conscious refinement transform concepts into resolved design proposals.
3D modeling, surface development, visualization assets, and presentation geometry supporting both design evaluation and client communication.
Photorealistic rendering, image retouching, presentation decks, and visual storytelling that communicate design intent with clarity.
Architecture, exhibition environments, hospitality spaces, and branded experiences extending product identity into physical environments.
About
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Founder
Founder and Design Director
AJ is a transportation and industrial designer with more than 15 years of experience spanning automotive, commercial vehicles, marine, consumer products, and architectural concepts. Throughout his career, he has led and contributed to production programs, advanced concept development, and strategic design initiatives for globally recognized brands.
MERK Design Group was founded to provide a focused, collaborative design experience—combining creative exploration with disciplined execution. Whether developing a new product, visualizing an architectural concept, or shaping a future mobility experience, every project begins with the same objective: creating work that is purposeful, refined, and enduring.
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Studio
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