The main vocation of DFA is the support of industry, and the support of research - particularly one with potential for industry.
DFA is oriented to the development of design projects, product design, and communication; Materialization in functional or non-functional prototypes.
Because of its proximity to the University of Aveiro, it is oriented to the follow-up of research units, researchers, and students.
For its relationship with the region and the country, it is oriented to the development of advanced projects for the industry and local and national institutions.
Design Factory Aveiro seeks not to work as a regular studio and workshop. In addition to project as research approach, it seeks to support the development of research-based projects, generated from the creation or exploration of new technologies or approaches.
DFA guarantees design and development through a specialized team
Part of the work is developed in coordination with experts from the research units of the University of Aveiro: mainly with ID+ Institute of Research in Design, Media and Culture, for the development of Design projects; but also with units from other research areas that allow the development of interdisciplinary projects.