Looking for an innovation partner?
Whether you’re applying for a grant, developing a new product, exploring AI, or building inclusive technologies, we’d love to collaborate.
TinkerKind partners with startups, SMEs, universities, charities, public sector organisations and creative teams to turn ambitious ideas into meaningful products and services. We bring together inclusive design, user research, prototyping and product strategy to help ideas grow from early exploration through to validation and real-world impact.
We believe the best innovation happens when researchers, designers, engineers, artists, businesses and communities work together.
We’re always interested in joining exciting projects at an early stage.
How we can help
Inclusive Design Partner
Designing accessibility and inclusion into products from the very beginning—not as an afterthought.
User Research & Discovery
Understanding people, uncovering unmet needs and validating ideas through qualitative and quantitative research.
Co-design & Facilitation
Running workshops that bring together users, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to shape better solutions.
Rapid Prototyping
Turning concepts into tangible prototypes—from paper and digital experiences to physical and speculative prototypes.
Product Innovation
Supporting organisations from early ideas through product strategy, validation, MVP design and iterative development.
Research & Grant Collaboration
Working alongside universities, research organisations and industry partners on funded innovation programmes and collaborative R&D.
Especially interested in…
We’re particularly excited by projects involving:
- Inclusive and accessible technologies
- Creative technologies (Createch)
- AI and human-centred innovation
- Assistive technology
- Health and wellbeing
- Education
- Creative industries
- Human-computer interaction
- Games and immersive experiences
- Physical computing and tangible interfaces
- Film, television and theatre technologies
Createch opportunity?
We’re always keen to hear from organisations preparing collaborative funding bids, particularly Createch, audience engagement and immersive technology programmes.
If you’re looking for an experienced partner in inclusive design, user research, rapid prototyping, co-design, creative technology, or product development, we’d love to explore how we can strengthen your proposal and help deliver meaningful innovation.
We’re equally happy to join projects at the idea stage or contribute to established multidisciplinary consortia.
Why partner with TinkerKind?
- Human-centred design from day one
- Inclusive by default
- Strong expertise in UX research and Human-Computer Interaction
- Experience across public sector, healthcare, education and creative industries
- Rapid design and prototyping capabilities
- Research-informed decision making
- Collaborative, practical and flexible approach
- Passion for creating products with genuine social impact
Let’s build something meaningful.
Whether you’re developing a new product, applying for funding, exploring emerging technologies, or looking for an experienced research and design partner, we’d love to hear about your ideas.
Let’s create better products – and a more inclusive future – together.
Contact Us
hello@tinkerkind.com