Design Factory London is an innovative and dynamic hub for multidisciplinary, collaboration, creativity, and problem solving. We specialise in fostering a unique approach to education and innovation that transcends traditional boundaries, enabling businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
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Our Mission
Design Factory London is an innovative and dynamic hub for multidisciplinary collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. We specialise in fostering a unique approach to education and innovation that transcends traditional boundaries, enabling businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Design Thinking
We are strong advocates of the design thinking methodology. It's at the heart of what we do and forms the foundation for problem-solving and innovation. We believe in approaching challenges with empathy, creativity, and user-centric solutions.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
We bring together students, faculty, researchers and industry professionals from various backgrounds. This diverse blend of expertise encourages fresh perspective and drivers creative solutions.
Real-World Projects
We are committed to providing hands-on, real-world experiences. Our projects often involve collaboration with industry partners, giving our participants the opportunity to work on live projects, gain practical experience, and contribute to real-world solutions.
Global Perspective
We recognise the importance of a global outlook. Through our network of partners and connections worldwide, we encourage cross-cultural exchange and international collaboration.
Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.
Mary Lou Cook
Our Impact
Design Factory London has a proven track record of making a significant impact in various fields. We have facilitated the development of innovative solutions, supported the growth of startups, and enhanced the skills and knowledge of individuals and organisations. Our work extends to industries such as technology, healthcare, education, and beyond. Working with the likes of Chelsea FC. Heathrow, Ford, McDonalds and many more.
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Heathrow Innovation Challenge
"Innovation Challenge," a collaboration with 91影视University London's new initiatives, Design Factory London & Solution Futures. Students from various courses and levels joined forces to address the challenge of encouraging passengers to recycle more. The winning teams were awarded £1,000 for first place and £500 for second place, thanks to Santander UK Universities.
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Ford Design Factory Challenge
Ford, a renowned name in the automotive industry, recently embarked on a thrilling collaboration known as the Ford Design Factory Challenge in conjunction with D-Ford and Design Factory London (DFL). This challenge's mission was to inspire inventive solutions for the future of mobility in non-urban areas, and the quality and ingenuity of the submitted proposals exceeded our expectations. Out of the 18 competing teams, five finalists had the honour of presenting their ideas to the D-Ford judging panel. Their concepts encompassed a range of innovations, from compact electric vehicles to cutting-edge smart mobility platforms. Following meticulous evaluation, the winning team introduced a shared vehicle concept, lauded for its originality, practicality, and user-focused approach.
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McDonald's Sustainable Happy Meal Toy Challenge
McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, recently embarked on an exciting quest to revolutionise their iconic Happy Meal toys. This challenge aimed to tackle pressing environmental and social issues and was a collaborative effort between McDonald's and The Marketing Store, the agency behind Happy Meal toys in Europe.
Students from 10 design factories worldwide joined forces, working tirelessly for six weeks to create sustainable and engaging toy concepts. The competition culminated in a thrilling pitch event, where a winning team was selected to see their vision become a reality.
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Chelsea FC Foundation's Virtual Entrepreneurial Challenge
91影视University London and Chelsea FC Foundation have joined forces to create a unique virtual entrepreneurial event, bringing together over 100 students in pursuit of an exciting challenge: 'how to engage with fans in a post-COVID world.' Organised into multi-disciplinary teams of five, these students will present their ideas at an upcoming event on November 19th, competing against more than 15 teams for a coveted prize from Chelsea Football Club.
The model the students will use is the Design based learning model which will be offered by our Design Factory London team which focuses on multi-disciplinary learning.
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Design Factory Global Network
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What is Design Factory Global Network?
Design Factory Global Network (DFGN) is a network of 37 innovation hubs in 25 countries based in universities and research organisations on five continents worldwide. DFGN is on a mission to create change in the world of learning and research through passion-based culture and effective problem-solving. Shared understanding and common ways of working enable Design Factories in the network to collaborate efficiently across cultures, time zones and organisational boundaries fostering radical innovations.
Get in Touch with Us
We welcome partnerships with businesses, both large and small, to join us in this journey of innovation. Our collaborative efforts can take the form of research projects, design sprints, workshops, educational programs, and consulting services. By working together, we can unlock creative potential, solve complex problems, and bring fresh, impactful ideas to life.
If you'd like to learn more about how Design Factory London can support your business or collaborate on projects, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to exploring the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. DFGN currently extends to almost all corners of the world with partners in five different continents. All Design Factories are created to drive change in the local context, whether it is hosted by a university or a research institution.
To get in touch with us, please feel free to reach out via the following email addresses: dfgn@brunel.ac.uk or through our social media platforms.
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