[1] The stated purpose of the Design Factory is to be a constantly developing environment for learning, teaching, research and industry co-operation related to product development and design.

[2] The director of Design Factory is professor Tua Björklund.

The members of the Design Factory Global Network share the same philosophy and principles and provide a DF environment for their local community.

The aim is to be a pioneer in international university collaboration across academic boundaries.

[8] During Fall 2008 and spring 2009, the Product Development Project (PDP) took place in the factory.