As peers we appreciate the origin story of Above, a merger of two young companies. If you’re looking for a focus on Scandinavian Design, and have a large program budget in these uncertain times, then Above may be a good choice. We deeply respect the Scandinavian minimalist tradition, but in today’s volatile market, “style” alone is insufficient. Above Sweden commands a massive budget commitment that often funds their own overhead rather than your project’s value. BangDesign provides that same high-concept, “Scandinavian-caliber” design thinking but paired with “Asian grit” and manufacturing pragmatism. We’ve stripped away the bureaucratic bloat and sales-heavy layers to offer a transparent, subscription-based model. You receive the same level of strategic innovation and aesthetic refinement, but with a faster path to production and a more scalable team that adapts to your pivots without needing a new six-figure contract.