Clear credit
Approved contributors are named in the permanent making record.
Foundry Call 001 / Prototype partners
Can you make
The Voyager real?
XO is selecting the partners who can turn Voyager 001 into one convincing physical prototype and, later, a repeatable numbered edition. Start with your approach—not a love letter to our vision.
The open craft seats
One object.
Many disciplines.
- 01FormListening
Model maker
Translate silhouette, balance and gesture into production-aware geometry.
- 02SurfaceListening
Finishing atelier
Develop the mineral matte finish and a repairable finishing protocol.
- 03FoundationListening
Wood craft
Prototype the weighted walnut base with quiet, repeatable precision.
- 04IdentityListening
Metal craft
Cut, age and engrave the brass identity plate without decorative excess.
- 05LinkListening
NFC integration
Make the living link reliable, replaceable and invisible in ordinary use.
- 06First custodyListening
Seal maker
Create a one-time opening ritual whose changed state remains unmistakable.
What XO brings
One brief.
One decision-maker.
Agreed work
Scope, price, revisions and rights are written down before production starts.
Honest status
A prototype remains a prototype. We do not promote a test piece into a product with adjectives.
Long care
Repair knowledge and future continuity matter—not only getting unit 001 out the door.
A strong fit
You care about
what happens later.
- Material truth over visual imitation
- Repairability over hidden disposal
- Repeatable craft without erasing the hand
- Clear provenance without crypto theatre
- Quiet confidence over mass-market spectacle
What to send
Relevant work.
A practical approach.
Show one comparable project and tell us how you would tackle the prototype: stages, required inputs, timing and indicative cost. Please do not make an unsolicited sample. Surprises are better in birthday boxes.