Vectorform joined the Digital Product School (DPS) innovation program as an Expert and Experience Partner in May 2017. For the second program cycle, Vectorform continues to provide insight through the innovation process on topics such as AR, VR, IoT, and more. Additionally, Vectorform will function as a coach and mentor for one dedicated project team to support them on their way from idea to product.

“The outcome of the first project cycle was great and we look forward to continuing to lend our expertise and discussing future innovation projects and challenges with participants in a number of thematic areas.”

Martin Tabery, Managing Director – Vectorform

The Digital Product School (DPS) brings together 100 product managers, interaction designers, software developers, and artificial intelligence specialists to develop unique digital products in a cross-functional team environment. They are currently in their second, three-month program, which kicked-off on September 18^th.

“We are honored to support the Digital Product School as an Expert and Experience Partner,” said Martin Tabery, managing director, Vectorform. “The program is truly unique and we see many parallels to our daily work as inventors at Vectorform. The topics are exciting and relevant. The outcome of the first project cycle was great and we look forward to continuing to lend our expertise and discussing future innovation projects and challenges with participants in a number of thematic areas.”

Digital Product School Mission

The school’s mission is to enable talents to solve real-world problems with outstanding digital products. They equip participants with practical experience and the necessary know-how to ensure a human-centered product design process. To achieve this, they use a variety of digital technology and methodologies.

DPS is formed through UnternehmerTUM, the Digital Hub Mobility division within the digital hub initiative of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy. Program affiliates and participants include Audi, BMW, Daimler, Facebook, IBM Watson, Nokia, and SAP.

About Digital Product School (DPS)

Digital Product School (DPS) is a three month full-time program that aims to educate the next generation of digital product makers. Together with industry partners, they developed a unique program that delivers hands-on experience in digital product development. Students, graduates, researchers, and industry experts come together under one roof to gain practical working experience – provided through collaboration with experienced product teams and industry experts. DPS is hosted by IBM Watson IoT in the Highlight Towers Munich, with high-tech workshop facilities hosted by UnternehmerTUM at the Makerspace in Garching. Learn more at http://digitalproductschool.io.