Expert Product Design Services for Innovative Development

Paul Dathe founded Evōk Polymers with the goal of supplying customers with the highest quality injection molded components at the lowest possible price. With over 25 years of experience in engineering, product design, and injection molding, Paul holds four U.S. utility patents and is a Six Sigma black belt. Prior to founding Evok, he led new product development for Caliber Products, where he designed, developed, and launched 13 new products, growing sales 540% and expanding the customer base from 25 to 144 with 100% client retention. His expertise spans tooling, functional assessments, 3D modeling, prototype fabrication, testing qualifications, tolerance analysis, and mold flow studies. Paul previously served as senior mechanical engineer at Entegris, managing a $40 million product line of ultra-clean liquid delivery systems. He began his career at Rollerblade before serving at General Mills and Boston Scientific. Paul earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Design from Bemidji State University and is a member of Allied Executives Business Leadership Peer group and the Institute of Packaging Professionals.

Jason is a seasoned industrial designer with a passion for creating innovative and functional products. His design approach is deeply influenced by his empathetic nature and keen observation of human behavior, which he cultivates within his multi-generational household where he lives with his wife, two sons, and mother. This unique perspective allows Jason to create designs that truly resonate with end users and address real-world needs. His ability to understand how people interact with products enables him to develop solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. Outside of his professional work, Jason finds balance and inspiration through cooking, gaming, and quality time with family, activities that further enhance his creative thinking and problem-solving abilities in product design.

Shawn has been a vital creative force on some of the most advanced seating projects of the last two decades. He excels at graphically and physically communicating evolving design concepts and part features by building complex mechanical and visual prototypes in a variety of materials. Shawn creates photorealistic renderings for clients using Otoy OctaneRender® and develops layouts, diagrams, and logos with Adobe Creative Cloud. His expertise in finding mechanical molded part solutions that can be prototyped and confirmed prior to tooling has been instrumental in reducing risk on many recent large-scale projects. His involvement in pre-molding design reviews has saved countless hours and prevented costly tooling mistakes. Shawn holds several patents and has conducted research on projects ranging from consumer lawn mower products to biotech and medical facilities. Outside of work, he practices photography and enjoys the vibrant Twin Cities live music scene, pursuits that continue to fuel his creative vision.

Daniel's expertise in system and process design, coupled with his ability to cultivate strategic partnerships, sets him apart in the industry. At Evok, he leads initiatives that challenge traditional norms in part design, prototyping, tooling, and injection mold part manufacturing. His vision extends beyond disruption—he aims to build a community centered on continuous improvement, mutual benefit, and genuine partnership. Daniel is dedicated to creating Lean Partnership-Based Organizations that empower small and mid-sized businesses to compete effectively. His proficiency as a facilitator, public speaker, teacher, and coach, combined with his talent for team building and mentorship, enables him to transform how businesses approach product development. Under his leadership, Evok is establishing new benchmarks for collaborative success in manufacturing partnerships, ensuring clients receive not just components, but strategic guidance throughout their development journey.