HiveIQ — Rethinking 170 Years of Beekeeping

Design and engineering of an award-winning commercial platform.

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The traditional beehive has remained largely unchanged for over 170 years. But what happens when you challenge an established design and rethink it from the ground up?

Working alongside the HiveIQ team, Form Studio helped reimagine commercial beekeeping through an integrated approach to industrial design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing.

The result was an innovative beekeeping platform designed to improve thermal performance, durability, ergonomics and operational efficiency, while establishing the foundations for future digital integration.

Following its commercial launch in Australia and expansion into the US market, HiveIQ received a prestigious 2023 Australian Good Design Award.

In this podcast, two independent hosts explore the story behind the platform — from the original design challenges and technical innovations to the complexities of manufacturing and bringing a new product to market.

Listen to the story behind HiveIQ and discover what it takes to turn an ambitious idea into an award-winning product.