The DesignLab is a specialist facility dedicated to investigating group-oriented, collaborative work processes in product development. The focus is on interactions between product developers and the application of development methods in team-oriented contexts. The DesignLab facilitates research into the multifaceted aspects of teamwork in product development.

Applications across various fields of research include:

Communication and understanding:

• Analysis of the quality and effectiveness of discussions and decision-making processes within teams.

Behaviour and cooperation:

• Investigation of group dynamics in the allocation and execution of development tasks.

Application of methods:

• Evaluation of the effectiveness and acceptance of specific project management approaches, such as agile or conventional methods.

Innovation processes:

• Identification of factors that promote or hinder creativity and innovation in teamwork