Antwerp Design Factory is a business unit of the University of Antwerp's Department of Product Development, established in 2021. Our mission is to bring research outcomes and innovations to the market and society. We are a vibrant team of four young product designers, four senior researchers, and a manager who ensures our operations run smoothly and drives innovation impact and growth. Our key activities are listed below:

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Prototyping:
We prioritize creating and refining prototypes to bring new designs to life .

Technology Productization:
Assisting researchers within the university to turn technologies into scalable products.

Entrepreneurial Environment:
Cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and fostering spin-off activities.

Industrial Collaboration:
Exploring the future in partnership with industry leaders.

VISION

Antwerp Design Factory envisions a future where innovative design solutions redefine industries and enhance human experiences worldwide. As a leader in Design, we strive to create a sustainable future by bringing human-centered innovations that shape tomorrow’s landscape. Through our passion for cutting-edge design and transformative research, we aim to inspire global change and drive sustainable innovation in partnership with industry leaders and societal stakeholders.

MISSION

Antwerp Design Factory develops innovative products and services emerging from our multidisciplinary university research community. We specialize in advancing technologies to higher technology readiness levels, transforming them into tangible products and solutions. Our focus is on solving complex multidisciplinary design and innovation challenges, with research playing a central role. We are committed to creating human-centered, sustainable solutions that benefit both society and industry.

OUR TEAM

Does your organisation have innovation challenges?
Is there need for ground-breaking design or development processes?
Then you can contact the following people.

I am passionate about transforming innovative ideas into tangible products, and therefore, I do everything possible to support my incredible team in bringing their groundbreaking creations to society and the market. Svetlana Samsonova innovation manager profile

In collaboration with the Antwerp University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, I am engaged in the research and development of innovative medical applications. Lukas Van Campenhout Prof. industrial design profile

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Jouke Verlinden prof. augmented fabrication profile

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Regan Watts prof. Technology driven design profile

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Stijn Verwulgen prof. human scale
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Kristof Vaes Prof. inclusive & interaction design
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I'm excited by the overlap of design and engineering, for this is where innovative, and creative ideas emerge. Ralv Lundahl Industrial ENGINEER
Product developer
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My goal is to create pragmatic designs that make a real impact, enhancing lives and bringing positive change. Sien Heirbaut product developer
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I strive to create meaningful solutions that drive creative, rational and emotional change.
Florentijn Vandecasteele product developer profile

ALUMNI

Product developer with experience in cycling biomechanics, digital human modeling, motion tracking, and wearables. Skilled in rapid prototyping and mechanical design, I’ve contributed to patented HVAC, maritime, and cycling technologies. Alexander Van Gastel Product developer
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https://www.projectunbounded.com Lore Pauwels product developer
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