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title: "Every project, from brief to prototype."
description: "The SUGAR project archive: 95 design-thinking showcases by master-student teams and corporate partners, 2010–2025. Filter by cohort, university and partner."
url: "https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/"
lang: "en"
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# Every project, from brief to prototype.

A curated selection from more than 300 SUGAR projects, each with one corporate partner.

## [Health & care](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/themes/health-care/)

Patients, doctors and carers: chronic illness, diagnosis, medication and care homes.

- [Takeda – Twinnie X A-Wake 2025/26](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/takeda-twinnie-x-a-wake-2025-26-2025-26/) – Takeda (2025/26); Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei University of Technology, Anhui University
- [d-kleep](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/d-kleep-2022-23/) – Omnicell (2022/23); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, Hasso Plattner Institute
- [InCosy](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/incosy-2022-23/) – Diakonie Baden (2022/23); Hochschule Mannheim · InnoSpace, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- [DAMU](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/damu-2021-22/) – Medicas GmbH (2021/22); Hochschule Mannheim · InnoSpace, d.school Paris · École des Ponts
- [Psokey](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/psokey-2020-21/) – UCB (2020/21); University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, d.school Paris · École des Ponts
- [Daisy](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/daisy-2019-20/) – Medicover Stomatologia (2019/20); University of Bologna · Almacube, Warsaw University of Technology
- [Daodad](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/daodad-2019-20/) – UCB (2019/20); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, Politecnico di Milano
- [Fuel](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/fuel-2019-20/) – Sanofi Genzyme Italy (2019/20); University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Politecnico di Milano
- [Habitual](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/habitual-2019-20/) – Takeda (2019/20); Hasso Plattner Institute, Design Factory Melbourne · Swinburne
- [Volyymi](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/volyymi-2019-20/) – Enable Ireland (2019/20); Trinity College Dublin, Aalto University · Design Factory
- [Multiple Futures](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/multiple-futures-2017-18/) – Merck (2017/18); University of St. Gallen, Design Factory Melbourne · Swinburne
- [Floor in motion](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/floor-in-motion-2016-17/) – Tarkett (2016/17); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, Kyoto Institute of Technology
- [Abbi - Patient Support Service for the Chronically Ill](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/abbi-patient-support-service-for-the-chronically-ill-2015-16/) – Merck (2015/16); University of St. Gallen, Aalto University · Design Factory, University of Zurich

## [Mobility & travel](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/themes/mobility-travel/)

Cars, public transport, micro-mobility and air travel, seen from the traveller's side.

- [Player 0](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/player-0-2024-25/) – CEiiA (2024/25); Porto Design Factory, Insper, University of São Paulo
- [Adavise](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/adavise-2023-24/) – Valeo (2023/24); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, Tongji University · D&I
- [ARK-E](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/ark-e-2021-22/) – Osaka Gas Chemicals (2021/22); Kyoto Institute of Technology, Design Factory Melbourne · Swinburne
- [SPOD Connect](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/spod-connect-2021-22/) – SUMMIT (2021/22); Trinity College Dublin, University of São Paulo
- [Circuit](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/circuit-2018-19/) – Porsche (2018/19); Hasso Plattner Institute, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- [Flink](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/flink-2018-19/) – SBB (2018/19); University of St. Gallen, Linköping University
- [Safe Space](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/safe-space-2018-19/) – Valeo (2018/19); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, Hochschule Mannheim · InnoSpace
- [WAVE](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/wave-2018-19/) – OSRAM (2018/19); Technical University of Munich, University of St. Gallen
- [ANA tomo](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/ana-tomo-2017-18/) – All Nippon Airways (2017/18); Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto University of Art and Design, Aalto University · Design Factory
- [Renoru](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/renoru-2016-17/) – Renault (2016/17); NTNU · TrollLABS, Kyoto Institute of Technology
- [Flemo](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/flemo-2011-12/) – AUDI (2011/12); University of St. Gallen, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- [Airport 2040](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/airport-2040-2010-11/) – EADS (2010/11); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, Hasso Plattner Institute

## [Sustainability & resources](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/themes/sustainability-resources/)

Energy, emissions, waste, water and recyclable materials, plus ESG transparency.

- [Proxit](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/proxit-2025-26/) – PAPREC (2025/26); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, ISDI School of Design & Innovation
- [BioNet](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/bionet-2024-25/) – Intel Ireland (2024/25); Trinity College Dublin, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- [PowerPilot](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/powerpilot-2022-23/) – GEA (2022/23); Hasso Plattner Institute, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- [STEP](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/step-2022-23/) – SUMMIT (2022/23); Trinity College Dublin, University of São Paulo
- [Tier X](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/tier-x-2022-23/) – LBBW (2022/23); Hasso Plattner Institute, Université Côte d’Azur
- [CO/LAB](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/co-lab-2021-22/) – Italian Institute of Technology (2021/22); Université Côte d’Azur, University of Bologna · Almacube
- [ESGo](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/esgo-2020-21/) – CRIF (2020/21); University of Bologna · Almacube
- [COMPASS](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/compass-2019-20/) – PostFinance (2019/20); University of St. Gallen
- [Frio - Smart fridge system for hotels](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/frio-smart-fridge-system-for-hotels-2019-20/) – NKC Nakanishi Metal Works (2019/20); Design Factory Melbourne · Swinburne, Kyoto Institute of Technology
- [Shouhu](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/shouhu-2019-20/) – Georg Fischer (2019/20); Hasso Plattner Institute, Tongji University · D&I
- [UiN by Lipor](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/uin-by-lipor-2019-20/) – Lipor (2019/20); Porto Design Factory, Aalto University · Design Factory
- [Infini](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/infini-2017-18/) – Triwool (2017/18); Kyoto Institute of Technology, Porto Design Factory

## [Food & farming](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/themes/food-farming/)

Small farms, urban growing, beekeeping and less food waste.

- [AeroAlarm – alarming system in aeroponic farming](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/aeroalarm-alarming-system-in-aeroponic-farming-2022-23/) – Attract (2022/23); Aalto University · Design Factory
- [Redesigning Beekeeping](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/redesigning-beekeeping-2022-23/) – Attract (2022/23); Aalto University · Design Factory, Linköping University
- [SuaFazenda](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/suafazenda-2020-21/) – Fazenda Cubo (2020/21); University of São Paulo, Trinity College Dublin
- [Kansroo](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/kansroo-2019-20/) – Yanmar (2019/20); Design Factory Melbourne · Swinburne, Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kansai University
- [FloWaste](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/flowaste-2018-19/) – FoodCloud (2018/19); University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Trinity College Dublin
- [Nu-tan](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/nu-tan-2018-19/) – Yanmar (2018/19); Design Factory Melbourne · Swinburne, Kyoto Institute of Technology

## [Finance & insurance](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/themes/finance-insurance/)

Payments, investing, retirement, credit and insurance services for people and small firms.

- [HUKKI](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/hukki-2024-25/) – HUK-Coburg (2024/25); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hasso Plattner Institute
- [UpSand](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/upsand-2022-23/) – Edenred (2022/23); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, University of São Paulo
- [MicroBooster](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/microbooster-2021-22/) – CRIF (2021/22); University of Bologna · Almacube, ISDI School of Design & Innovation
- [Sellable](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/sellable-2021-22/) – VNTR (2021/22); University of St. Gallen, Hasso Plattner Institute
- [SwiEasy](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/swieasy-2020-21/) – PostFinance (2020/21); Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Potsdam, Linköping University
- [allberto](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/allberto-2018-19/) – Generali (2018/19); University of St. Gallen, Porto Design Factory
- [desyre](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/desyre-2018-19/) – PostFinance (2018/19); University of St. Gallen
- [Helvetia](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/helvetia-2017-18/) – Helvetia (2017/18); 
- [Zäme](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/zaeme-2015-16/) – Helvetia (2015/16); University of St. Gallen, University of Zurich

## [Work & organisations](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/themes/work-organisations/)

Collaboration, shared knowledge, team culture and support for small business owners.

- [Custhome](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/custhome-2025-26/) – Deep Blue Foundation (2025/26); d.school Paris · École des Ponts
- [EGILA](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/egila-2025-26/) – SAP (2025/26); Hasso Plattner Institute
- [LexConnect](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/lexconnect-2024-25/) – Haufe-Lexware (2024/25); Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Bologna · Almacube
- [EMPOWER](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/empower-2023-24/) – BVG (2023/24); Hasso Plattner Institute
- [InsightsOut](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/insightsout-2023-24/) – ZEISS / ZKM (2023/24); Hasso Plattner Institute, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- [Knock](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/knock-2021-22/) – Nestlé (2021/22); Hasso Plattner Institute, University of Bologna · Almacube
- [Knowstlé](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/knowstle-2020-21/) – Nestlé (2020/21); Hasso Plattner Institute, University of São Paulo
- [Orangeworks](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/orangeworks-2018-19/) – Orangeworks (2018/19); Trinity College Dublin, University of São Paulo
- [Fairshare](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/fairshare-2015-16/) – Haufe-Lexware (2015/16); 

## [Industry & operations](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/themes/industry-operations/)

Machines, maintenance, field service and supply chains: tools for technicians and operators.

- [BlueCore AI](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/bluecore-ai-2025-26/) – Deep Blue Foundation (2025/26); San Francisco State University, d.school Paris · École des Ponts
- [Crystal Box](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/crystal-box-2024-25/) – Chair Supply Chain of the Future (2024/25); d.school Paris · École des Ponts
- [Volvo AI Assistant](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/volvo-ai-assistant-2024-25/) – Volvo Construction Equipment (2024/25); Blekinge Institute of Technology, University of São Paulo
- [The Volvo HS](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/the-volvo-hs-2023-24/) – Volvo Construction Equipment (2023/24); Blekinge Institute of Technology, University of São Paulo
- [DriveAuto](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/driveauto-2022-23/) – SEW Eurodrive (2022/23); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Trinity College Dublin
- [Beamm](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/beamm-2020-21/) – Saint-Gobain (2020/21); d.school Paris · École des Ponts
- [Vigia](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/vigia-2020-21/) – Saint-Gobain (2020/21); University of São Paulo
- [COEX](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/coex-2019-20/) – IMA (2019/20); University of Bologna · Almacube
- [IRIS](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/iris-2019-20/) – BMW Group (2019/20); University of St. Gallen, Hasso Plattner Institute
- [DIGITAL Mechadigital solutions](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/digital-mechadigital-solutions-2018-19/) – Poggipolini (2018/19); Kyoto Institute of Technology, University of Bologna · Almacube
- [Plan&See](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/plan-and-see-2017-18/) – Plansee Group (2017/18); University of St. Gallen, Kyoto Institute of Technology

## [Education & society](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/themes/education-society/)

Schools, universities, museums, migrants, disaster relief and people with disabilities.

- [SUGAR Companion](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/sugar-companion-2024-25/) – GIZ (2024/25); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Hasso Plattner Institute, Strathmore University
- [STEP](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/step-2023-24/) – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2023/24); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Trinity College Dublin
- [STEM finity](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/stem-finity-2022-23/) – Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (2022/23); Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, ISDI School of Design & Innovation
- [Center Piece](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/center-piece-2020-21/) – Badisches Landesmuseum (2020/21); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Warsaw University of Technology
- [Nosta](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/nosta-2020-21/) – Plan International (2020/21); Trinity College Dublin, Aalto University · Design Factory
- [Lerny](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/lerny-2019-20/) – Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali (2019/20); Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- [ModuleM](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/modulem-2019-20/) – Trinity Teaching and Learning (2019/20); Trinity College Dublin, University of São Paulo
- [RESTART](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/restart-2018-19/) – GIZ (2018/19); Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- [E3 Future Learning Environment](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/e3-future-learning-environment-2016-17/) – E3 Project TCD (2016/17); Trinity College Dublin, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- [Kintsugi](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/kintsugi-2016-17/) – Yanmar (2016/17); University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Kyoto Institute of Technology
- [Touch to ‘See’](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/touch-to-see-2016-17/) – iSoftStone (2016/17); University of Science and Technology of China
- [waytoB](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/waytob-2014-15/) – Trinity Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation (2014/15); Trinity College Dublin
- [Music Blox](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/music-blox-2012-13/) – Carvajal (2012/13); Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Aalto University · Design Factory

## [Living & leisure](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/themes/living-leisure/)

Homes, furniture, toys, TV, sport and outdoor experiences for everyday life.

- [Bonjour Living](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/bonjour-living-2024-25/) – Leonard (VINCI) (2024/25); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, Porto Design Factory
- [Harvia Flow](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/harvia-flow-2021-22/) – Harvia (2021/22); Kyoto Institute of Technology, Aalto University · Design Factory
- [Mogii](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/mogii-2020-21/) – NKC Nakanishi Metal Works (2020/21); Kyoto Institute of Technology, Design Factory Melbourne · Swinburne
- [BIBO](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/bibo-2017-18/) – iSoftStone (2017/18); University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui University
- [Flip](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/flip-2017-18/) – SONAE MC (2017/18); Design Factory Melbourne · Swinburne, Porto Design Factory
- [Wheebo](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/wheebo-2016-17/) – Yanmar (2016/17); Design Factory Melbourne · Swinburne, Kyoto Institute of Technology
- [Domus Sapiens platform](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/domus-sapiens-platform-2012-13/) – eFM (2012/13); Aalto University · Design Factory, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- [Agora](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/agora-2011-12/) – Panasonic (2011/12); d.school Paris · École des Ponts, Hasso Plattner Institute
- [Pulse](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/pulse-2011-12/) – Rovio Entertainment (2011/12); Hasso Plattner Institute, Aalto University · Design Factory, Kyoto Institute of Technology
- [TUPA](https://www.sugar-network.org/en/projects/tupa-2010-11/) – UPM (2010/11); Aalto University · Design Factory, Kyoto Institute of Technology