Australian Design Council: Case Studies

Design-led Thinking Driving Innovation and Business Growth

FIAL is working in partnership with the Australian Design Council developing a range of case studies showing how design drives business growth and in turn, national prosperity.

Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub is an exciting project, which aims to leverage regional specialisation in the food sector. Using a design-led mindset and practices, practical roadmap to deliver greater impact was designed for the Hub.

 

Case Study produced in partnership with the Australian Design Council.

Natural Evolution is run by the Watkins family who are second-generation banana farmers. It produces a range of health and beauty products made from banana wasteUsing a design-led mindset and practices, the business has enjoyed considerable success.


Case Study produced in partnership with the Australian Design Council.

The Savio family have been growing apples in Queensland’s Granite Belt for over 70 years. They have transformed from apple producer to creator of a unique new product offering, a drinkable whole apple in a bottle. Using a design-led mindset and practices, it has enjoyed early success.


Case Study produced in partnership with the Australian Design Council.

MainStream Aquaculture, based in Wyndham just outside Melbourne, with farms across Victoria and Queensland, is a vertically integrated producer and supplier of Australian Barramundi. Using a design-led mindset and practices, it has achieved extraordinary growth in recent years.


Case Study produced in partnership with the Australian Design Council.

Grounded Foods Co., based originally in Melbourne and now in California in the US, make plant-based cheese. Its 'cheese free cheese' is made from fermented cauliflower and hemp seed - a unique market offering. Using a design-led mindset and practices, it has achieved rapid success.


Case Study produced in partnership with the Australian Design Council.

The Happy Snack Company® (THSC), based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, manufactures healthy snacks from chickpeas and fava beans. Using a design-led mindset and practices, it has achieved extraordinary growth in less than 10 years. This Case Study unpacks how they did it and the results achieved.

Case Study produced in partnership with the Australian Design Council.

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