At LINK PBC, we design impactful products
We believe the world needs less consumption and more purposeful design. Through good products and responsible product development, we can strengthen our communities, honor people and planet, and improve accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment for all.
Our Story
We are a group of curious and optimistic engineers and designers. Over three decades of product development experience, we’ve served a variety of industries and clients, creating products that range from motorcycles and surgical retractors to stadium lighting and children’s toys. We’ve written white papers and won awards and led classrooms filled with the next generation of engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs.
In 2024, we were inspired to re-evaluate our business and our areas of impact. We reviewed our portfolio and realized that we had a tremendous opportunity to recommit and refocus our experience and expertise on products that create positive individual, social, and environmental impact.
Through reincorporation as a Colorado Public Benefit Corporation (actively pursuing B Corp Certification), we are explicitly committing our focus to products and partnerships that add intentional and meaningful value to the world. We’ve given ourselves permission to be picky about what we work on and who we work with, and we strive to have our business and revenue goals in alignment with our values, our passions, and our expertise.
Simply put, we do not make products for products' sake – we are not interested in designing novelties or gadgets. The projects we pursue must serve a meaningful purpose, must have a direct and tangible benefit to the lives of their users, and must include consideration of the wholistic product lifecycle and impact. And the clients we choose must share our value set, both in the products they develop, and in their internal business practices.
our team
Marc Hanchak
Marc was the original founder of LINK Product Development in 2007 which laid the foundation for LINK PBC. Originally from the Midwest, Marc relocated to Colorado in 2003 with a Master’s degree in engineering and a background in project management.
With nearly 30 yrs of experience, Marc believes in the mission of ‘design for good’ and using creativity to make a difference. As a seasoned product designer, he helped to grow the Colorado design ecosystem and stresses the importance of producing products locally and manufacturing domestically.
Outside of the studio, Marc teaches product design and entrepreneurship at CU Denver and University of Denver, and is an avid outdoorsman, golfer and traveler.
Alice Mayfield
Alice joined the original LINK team in 2019, and holds a dual BS in mechanical and biomedical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a MS in civil and environmental engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She’s a design-minded mechanical engineer with expertise in systems integration, life cycle assessment, and new product introduction.
From pivotal experiences in her early academic career, Alice has believed in, and been driven by, expressing creativity and humanity through engineering. From fuel-efficient cookstoves for Darfuri refugees to smart sensor arrays for motorized wheelchairs, she is passionate about designing meaningful products with empathy, curiosity, and technical innovation.
Alice spends her off-hours crafting, doting on her dogs, enjoying the Colorado outdoors, and strengthening her community through service.
Schuyler Livingston
Schuyler brings a decade of product design experience to LINK with a degree in industrial design. His background in user centered design is central to the mission of LINK PBC, where we’re focused on developing innovative solutions that make a positive influence on people’s lives. His work blends practicality with good design principles, ensuring that solutions are both functional and impactful.
Outside of work, Schuyler enjoys spending time skiing, fishing, and woodworking. These passions influence his approach to design, fostering a blend of precision, craftsmanship, and creativity.
Growing a Responsible Design Community
EDUCATION
We believe design education is critical in shaping the next generation of products and the people creating them. In addition to offering world-class engineering design services, our Denver team teaches courses at local universities and participates in panels as judges and speakers.