Design Factory Birmingham
An innovation hub at Aston University connecting business and students to solve problems that matter.
We build solutions
Empowering tomorrow’s innovators through practical application.
From early-stage concepts and product development to advanced prototyping and digital technologies, we work collaboratively with students, researchers and industry partners to explore ideas, test possibilities and bring innovative solutions to life.
Our mission
To close the gap between a good idea and a great product.
Our home
A studio inside Aston University where academic rigour meets industry pace.
THE IMPACT
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Students Supported
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Businesses Engaged
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Unique Business Sectors
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Websites Created
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Prototypes
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Hours of Design Support
THE POSSIBILITY
From creative ideas to technical solutions, we help bring concepts to life.
Training
THE REALITY
Hockhouse Designs
Brand refinement and website design for a creative interior design studio.
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FeedQuest
Interactive research game exploring parental feeding strategies.
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AlixPartners
Collaborative innovation project developed with industry partners.
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Spiral Stones
A tactile wellbeing product developed through additive manufacturing and UV printing.
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Sustainability Game
Design and manufacture of an educational sustainability board game.
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3D-Printed Sports Wheelchair
Custom sports wheelchair prototyping through additive manufacturing.
View project >THE CLIENTS
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Feed Quest -
Hockhouse Designs -
AlixPartners -
Universal Classroom Project -
Birmingham Innovation Precinct -
Aston University -
Gemini Genetics -
My Man In Champagne -
AI.RDN+ -
Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity -
Greater Things