We have a core team that brings together an impressive collective experience
of over 50 years, reflecting a deep reservoir of expertise and knowledge.
We have traversed across numerous industries that design influences, gaining invaluable insights and honing our craft along the way. We’ve tackled challenges and delivered innovative solutions across a broad spectrum of sectors. This breadth of experience not only enriches our approach to design but also enables us to offer comprehensive and versatile services tailored to the unique needs of each project we work on.
We maintain a network of contract designers, enabling us to
scale our resources as needed to meet project demands.
Gareth Lauchlan – FDINZ
Gareth, co-owner of Formworks, ascended from a senior designer role to co-ownership in 2011, boasting over two decades of professional design expertise. Joining the Formworks design team in 2001, Gareth has contributed to a diverse array of projects spanning automotive, aeronautical, packaging, consumer goods, conceptual designs, and industrial ventures.
Driven by a profound passion for his work, Gareth believes in design’s transformative power, enhancing not only product style and functionality but also eliciting emotional and physical responses from users.
In recent years, Gareth has actively participated in industry recognition events, including judging for the Best Awards and James Dyson Awards, while also maintaining an active membership with DINZ as a professional member. Beyond his professional commitments, Gareth immerses himself in family time and community engagement, whether competing alongside his children in the National BMX Series or volunteering at the local Waitakere BMX track.
gareth@formworksdesign.com
(+64) 022 099 7466
Jamie Booth – PDINZ
Jamie, co-owner of Formworks, transitioned from a senior designer to co-owner in 2011, leveraging over two decades of professional expertise. After graduating with honours in Industrial Design from Massey University Wellington School of Design in 2000, Jamie’s journey began with a customer-focused research project for Tait Radio Communication during university. This venture led to Jamie assuming the role of Tait’s in-house industrial designer post-graduation, shaping their mobile, portable, and base station product ranges.
In 2004, Jamie joined Formworks, progressing to a senior designer position before assuming co-ownership. His diverse portfolio spans across airline seating, passenger bagdrop units, motor-homes, consumer electronics, food packaging, medical, industrial, and point-of-sale products. Jamie’s involvement extends throughout every project phase, from scoping and research to concepting, testing, development, and delivery.
As a professional member of the Designers Institute of New Zealand (PDINZ), Jamie balances his professional commitments with personal interests, cherishing family time, and reigniting his passion for portrait painting.
jamie@formworksdesign.com
(+64) 022 099 7467
Max Betteridge
Max joined Formworks in 2019 coming from a medical device engineering background at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, designing masks for sleep apnoea therapy. Having completed a Product Development Engineering degree at Massey University in Palmerston North, he has a technical background but also has a passion for design and finds a good balance in his role at Formworks.
His varied work history has included computer coding for agricultural simulations, cryogenic testing of superconductors, process improvements for reaction injection and rotational moulding, and wristwatch and motorcycle design. Through these experiences, he has picked up skills in complex surface modelling, CNC machining, prototype tool making, and injection moulding.
After-hours you will find Max in his garage, designing and modifying motorcycles or tending to his 1936 Austin Seven.