Five years ago, I was working at a startup in Lisbon, constantly battling the noise and distractions of open-space offices. I needed a quiet space to focus and make calls, but there just weren’t any good options available. The phone booths we found were either too expensive or didn’t fit the minimalist, affordable solution I had in mind. That’s when we decided to create our own product—a simple, affordable, and minimalist phone booth that would solve this problem for companies just like ours.
Step inside and leave the distractions behind. Whether you need to brainstorm in peace, have a private conversation, or simply focus on your tasks, our booths provide the perfect escape.
Designed with modern, minimalist aesthetics and top-notch acoustic quality, our pods blend seamlessly into any co-working space. They help create an environment where you can harness the collaborative energy around you, yet still have those moments of solitude to get your best work done.
Step inside and leave the distractions behind. Whether you need to brainstorm in peace, have a private conversation, or simply focus on your tasks, our booths provide the perfect escape.
Why Portugal?
From the start, we believed there was no reason why we couldn’t produce this right here in Portugal. We started sourcing suppliers locally, aiming to keep production close to home. We tried working with seven different suppliers across the country, each with their own set of challenges—some couldn’t meet our quality expectations, others had pricing or lead time issues. After several rounds of trial and error, we realized the only way to truly control the process was to open our own factory.
Fast forward 12 months, and we made the big leap to a larger warehouse in Setúbal. This move completely changed the game for us. We managed to reduce our lead time by 75%, improve our quality by 50%, and even decrease our prices by 10%. This was a huge milestone, and it confirmed that our decision to bring production in-house was the right one.
What’s Next?
2025 is going to be a big year for Offcoustic. In Q1, we’re launching a new product range that we’re really excited about. It’s going to open up new possibilities for comfortable, quiet workspaces in offices of all sizes. In Q2, we’ll be introducing new features to enhance the functionality and user experience of our pods. We’re also venturing into custom projects, giving clients the option to design phone booths that are tailor-made for their specific needs.
Another exciting step is our continued expansion into Spain. We’ve had strong demand from this market, and in 2024, we’re setting up a coworking space there and bringing on our second full-time team member focused solely on Spain. They’ll be based in either Madrid or Barcelona, ensuring we’re fully embedded in the Spanish market as we grow.
Looking Ahead
Our mission from day one has been to create comfortable spaces for calls and focused work, while keeping our products affordable and simple. We’re proud of how far we’ve come in such a short time, and the fact that we’re doing this all from Portugal—using local resources and talent—is something we’ll never lose sight of.
There’s still so much more to do, and I couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. We’ll keep innovating, expanding, and improving to provide the best possible solutions for our customers across Portugal, Spain, and beyond.
Stay tuned—this is just the beginning!
