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Design Factory Global Network (DFGN) is a network of innovation hubs in universities and research organisations in five continents of the world. DFGN is on a mission to create change in the world of teaching, learning and research through a 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 creativity. Together, we unite diverse minds, cultivate partnerships, and drive meaningful change in education, believing that innovation has no boundaries.

DF in numbers

10K+

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Industry & external partners

Our people in action

At the heart of the Design Factory Global Network are our people diverse and unique, yet bound together by the mission to advance education at their local organizations. Who are these awesome humans? They are highly motivated and passionate experts, educators and practitioners, determined to shape the next generation of professionals. Their work varies widely: from designing programs, leading courses and workshops, advancing research and bridging the gap between academia and industry. They form not just a network, but a community of practice, fueled by a collective passion.

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What do they say?

“The DFGN is a special crowd of passionate and driven educators and innovators. It is one of the only places I have truly observed people who deeply believe in what they're doing and want to change the educational world for the better. There is a certain sense of being a community full of troublemakers who come together to share their adventures tips and tricks.”

Wonderful anonymous human from Ideasquare @CERN

“Most positive people and most creative minds in one network!”

Incredible unnamed individual from University of Tartu Delta Sandbox

“DFGN feels both as a home-base to come back to and feel safe, as well as a perfect trampoline to launch your DF to experience the unknown”

Fabulous anonymous person from Fusion Point

“The DFGN enables our students and us to collaborate with open-minded and curious minds. It challenges us in many fields and provides the ground to grow personally, professionally and institutionally.”

Brilliant incognito from Inno.Space

“Beautiful projects start with beautiful people.”

Awesome unnamed human from Design Factory Shenkar

“DFGN is our bootcamp to share, equip, motivate and empower each other. If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.”

Spectacular incognito from Design Factory Stuttgart

Our global community

Our community is united by a shared understanding, enabling collaboration across cultures, time zones, and organisational boundaries. Each Design Factory, from corner to corner of the globe, is uniquely shaped by its awesome people. As we often say, the one thing you'll find in every Design Factory is probably a coffee machine and Hugging Point. Beyond that, each Design Factory stands out in its own special way.

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