The Design Factory is one of eight regional design support pilots being developed through the User-Factor project.

The main goal of the Design Factory pilot is to provide service and product design support following a user-centred perspective.

The Design Factory will select 25 SMEs or entrepreneurs who will enhance their capabilities to connect with their clients. The pilot consists in several intensive training sessions where participants will learn the first steps to design or re-design their services or products.

A tailored mentorship stage will follow, where participants will put in practice the knowledge acquired. And with Innovalia Association’s assistance, they will smoothly reach the market.

The Design Factory is comprised by a total of five stages:

For more information, please visit the Design Factory website.