Product Design For Startups In Australia

A revolutionary 3D bioprinting platform with applications in cell-based research and regenerative medicine, Rastrum has the potential to revolutionise biomedical research.

D+I developed the cockpit layout for James Cameron's record dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench aboard the Acheron Project's Deepsea Challenger submersible.

Electrogenics Labs is set to transform medical radiation therapy on a global scale by enhancing the quality and safety of treatments through an accurate, affordable patient skin dose measurement platform — MOSkin™.

Hovermap is a world-first autonomous LiDAR mapping & autonomy payload. Equipped with Hovermap, industrial drones can be deployed in challenging GPS-denied environments, collecting 3D mapping data in places where it was previously impossible.

LAVO™ and D+I have worked to produce the Hydrogen-Powered Portable BBQ concept — bringing the H2Q innovation out of UNSW research labs and into a commercially functional prototype. This solution delivers a barbeque that operates without flames, only producing heat and steam as a by-product, the hotplate can reach 200 degrees Celsius.

KUFU Modular Drawer System uses Catch-and-Click™ technology for versatile vehicle storage across recreation, trades, defence, and more. It features compression-moulded design, weatherproofing, lighting, anti-slip surfaces, and robust build for superior strength and safety. Compatible with major vehicles like SUVs, carriers, vessels, and aircraft.

Strike Motors engaged D+I to design a three-wheeled concept car that would offer breathtaking acceleration without compromising comfort and performance.

On-farm Grain Analyser (field spectrometer): Analyse your wheat, barley and canola for quality parameters. Make real-time decisions to improve yield.

Bringing HealthTech to PetTech— Ilume provides a personalised data-driven way for owners to ensure they are providing the best life possible for their dogs.

Navbit® Sprint improves the alignment accuracy of implants in hip replacement surgery. D+I worked closely with Navbit to create a slick new intra-surgery product experience, assisting this Australian start-up to move from concept and development through to commercial partnership.

The InvertiGro commercial-scale indoor farming solution is built around the innovative grow modules. Modular sealed grow cubes can be installed almost anywhere: from inner-city basements + car parks to warehouses in remote rural locations, without costly building modifications.

Optimal breathing habits for improved well-being: bobi is a handheld device that offers a unique approach to enhancing mental health by providing tactile stimulation combined with three customisable breathing rate settings to guide users towards their desired breathing rhythm. bobi is a practical tool for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or breathing issues.

Exoflex is a uniquely portable hand therapy and assessment device worn over the arm and fingers that works to bring movement to paralysed and recovering hands.

Encap Neuroscience is developing a brain-computer interface that uses patient-specific signals to rewire the brain and help it heal. Encap is partnering with psychiatrists, scientists, engineers and designers to help develop a solution to treat the 2 million Australians currently diagnosed with depression, anxiety, ADHD + addiction.

Femom is designed to capture essential maternal + fetal bio-signals to determine the health of the mother + baby in a clinical + home setting. Helping clinicians to identify early signs of risks before they become emergencies, working for a safer + smoother journey for mother + baby.

Milieu Climate® allows you to design your environment by controlling the room temperature and monitoring air quality, humidity, pressure, sound, lighting and motion/occupancy. The Milieu Climate® has been designed to work with most HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems (including gas, electric, and oil) available in Australia.

Gigi Bib is the world's only wake-proof, accessory-compatible baby and toddler bib range. The ground-breaking, one-handed 'Gigi Clip' (patent pending) has been ergonomically designed to be easy to attach and remove with just the thumb and forefinger.

The iKEON range of smart power outlets and light switches are packed with technology. They represent a significant advance in the functionality available to home and office users.

Product Development + Engineering + DFM: Introducing the Arenberg Road Helmet One. The world's first road performance helmet with integrated live video streaming capabilities. RH-1 unites cutting-edge design, technological innovation and unparalleled safety, in a single package that will bring your ride experience to the next level.

EAT Displays is an Australian-based innovator in the Digital-Out-Of-Home (DOOH) Advertising space helping brands to connect with hard-to-reach audiences in public spaces — large stores, restaurants + QSR, airports, concourses and waiting areas. A uniquely positioned solution, developed to effectively serve an untapped ‘dwelling’ audience.

Powerband is a wearable device that offers swimmers and triathletes a totally new way to train. Powerband uses high-accuracy sensors to measures the force and direction of every stroke — providing performance metrics that help to shave off seconds.

Design + Industry developed QuickBoat — an ultra-light boat that could be deployed in 2 minutes, carried by 2 people, stored in 3 bags and transported in a car.

The wetsuit D+I designed for Flatrock has been tailored to Australian conditions. It’s light enough to be worn in Summer, and offers the ultimate in comfort, fit and mobility.

FREEDOM+ Surf Mini is the latest version of Ocean Guardian’s electrical shark deterrent technology for surfers. Surf Mini uses a sticker-thin decal anetenna on the underside of the board to help deter sharks using an electrial field.

The VBreathe smart air purifier merges advanced engineering with a unique organic gel technology to remove 98% of airborne microbes from indoor environments.

The world’s quickest 3D printing designed for printing life-size human replicas in an efficient, eco-friendly manner. Bodd & D+I have collaborated to develop and engineer a cheap + rapid 3D printer as part of the innovative sustainable Bodd ecosystem. We didn’t invent 3D printing, but we did work on inventing the fastest mannequin printers.

The Hobbs & Moloney SERIES 4. Customisable Magnetic Knife Block Holder. Mix & Match the block panel and base - customisable elements ensure the knife block suits a variety of contemporary kitchen aesthetics — SERIES 4. elevates quality knife collections to become a staple show piece on any bench.

Nook is a modular soundproof booth designed for the modern open plan office. Tune out the office noise, so you can focus on what’s essential. Nook is delivered flat-packed and can be setup in less than an hour.

The Goki Smart Hostel Management system provides a streamlined experience across all major acommodation touch-points. The ecosystem consists of the SmartLock, SmartDisc, Operator Management Dashboard + Guest Smartphone application.

The mPort 3D body scanner uses an array of infrared sensors to accurately map the body in minutes. mPort empowers users to keep track of their health, or shop for the perfect fit every time.

Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jon Hanger + the Endeavour team started the mission to monitor the Koalas in a way that had never been possible before. Three years into the initiative and the extinction trajectory for this community was reversed.

‘Ready to go’ RFID solution for tradeshows and events without the overhead cost and setup complexity of existing solutions. Cashless payments, automated VIP experiences, Ticketless entry and more.

D+I partnered with Lakeba to develop Shelfie, a fully autonomous shelf-scanning robot and drone that uses computer vision to understand the retail shelf environment.

Vinospresso is an innovative wine capsule dispensing technology revolutionising the world of wine. Pioneering a unique experience for wine lovers, discover + enjoy wines from all over the world – one glass at a time.

Dulux turned to D+I to help develop Snapshot. Snapshot accurately captures surface colour and matches it to the right Dulux paint hue every time.

Pocket.Graphics are developing the world’s smallest portable projector — the projector connects to a phone or laptop — and in under five seconds you can be projecting razor-sharp, vibrant colour images.

Fleet Portal is a fully integrated satellite gateway from Fleet Space Technology aimed at delivering low-cost, scalable IoT connectivity to industries in remote locations.

FOVIO is a hardware solution for Seeing Machines' flagship eye tracking technology. FOVIO uses a universal design suited to cockpits, simulators, vehicles and consoles.

Nuheara IQbuds² MAX is an advanced and powerful hearing-bud platform created by Australian audio wearables company Nuheara, global leaders in Intelligent Hearing.

PeCOD™ is a portable chemical oxygen demand (COD) analyser used to measure water quality in the field or in factories where on-the-spot analysis is required.

A Cell-Engineering Platform for the Discovery, Development and Manufacturing of Modified Immune Cells. The platform will accelerate the development of cell and gene therapies to treat cancers, graft-versus-host disease, and many other indications.

The Bluechiip® Matchbox™ RFID reader is an advanced tracking and monitoring technology designed to support biological sample lifecycle management in laboratories.

The C-Pulse Heart Assist System is an implantable heart assist therapy that helps the heart to pump blood, rather than “replacing” the heart function.

Noisy Guts is a wearable device that uses acoustic sensing technology to record gut noises over time so doctors can screen and diagnose gut disorders.

Signos is a portable ultrasound device that provides faster and more accurate diagnosis at the point of care. The smallest and most cost-effective ultrasound system available.

The Global Kinetics Parkinson’s KinetiGraph is an innovative wearable medical device that continuously tracks patient movement.

TIMERTAG IV Access Reviews - Place at the bedside, press to start, device ‘blinks red’ at the end of the countdown indicating the patient indwelling device needs review.

CATH TAG is a low cost, single-use disposable timer that reminds hospital staff that an intravenous cannula needs to be reviewed or replaced.

GI Therapies Rhythm IC® is a non-invasive TENS based medical device used to treat chronic constipation in adults and children. Patented stimulation algorithm encouraging bowel mobility.

Enabling patients to improve their cancer treatment simply by breathing. Coaching on how to adjust breathing so radiation beams can more accurately target cancers.

The non-contact CliniCloud Stethoscope and Thermometer enables families to record, analyse and share medical data. Send readings & recordings to doctors via video visit.

The Migraine Stopper™ is the world's first patient-operated, portable pneumatic medical device created to assist in the treatment of migraine.

LIFT clinical management software allows plastic surgeons to interact chair-side using the patients photograph as a reference for treatment opportunities.

Nose Studio employs innovative facial mapping technology, capturing over 20,000 data points, to create a precise 3D custom-fit mask for the treatment of sleep apnea.