DCA Design International - Rail Car Design and Development Consultancy Services

DCA is a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectored product design and development consultancy. We offer a high quality integrated design service, covering research, strategic planning, creative solution generation, industrial design, mechanical engineering, electronics hardware design, device-based software development and specialist prototyping.

From full turnkey design and development projects, to input into individual elements of a development, DCA's focus is on achieving our clients' goals in new product development and in creating and maintaining long-term successful relationships.

DCA has a philosophy of continuous development in providing a comprehensive, leading design and development service for complete product design.

UNDERSTANDING THE RAILWAY JOURNEY EXPERIENCE

How can a single vehicle space cater for the needs of a parent struggling with three small children whilst providing a productive work environment for the busy executive? How can a transport system cope with the radically different usage patterns that it sees throughout the day?

Asking the right questions such as these is at the heart of DCA's design process. We believe that the best design solutions can only be created once we have a fundamental understanding of the journey experience. DCA employs in-house qualitative design researchers who employ a variety of tools and techniques to study and understand what people really value on their journeys. The resulting observations lead to insights and provide clarity and direction for the design team. Research also creates a wealth of reference material against which potential solutions can be benchmarked.

TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THAT PUT PEOPLE CENTRE STAGE

Transportation projects are about people. Nowhere else are the ergonomic demands more challenging or more diverse. These range from the macro-ergonomic issues of passenger flow to the detailed interaction of individual touch points. Our designs must provide comfort and convenience during normal operation, and safety and reassurance in moments of crisis.

We cater for special needs groups and help operating staff deliver excellent levels of service. DCA combines theoretical tools and anthropometric data with practical techniques to make the human element a central part of our design process.

VEHICLE DESIGN: CREATING THE VISION

Vehicle designs should be inspirational, exciting and iconic. Successful transport systems have to capture the public imagination as well as meeting passengers' true needs. An understanding of visual identity and a strong appreciation of brand values are crucial factors in ensuring that our designs convey the appropriate presence and image quality. DCA employs innovation and creativity to deliver a travel experience that passengers will want to repeat time and time again.

PROVIDING THE EXPERTISE: 30 YEARS OF TRANSPORT DESIGN

DCA's transport design expertise and experience is unparalleled. We have been creating transportation design solutions for more than 30 years and every day over a quarter of a million people worldwide complete journeys using our designs – on the road, in the air and by rail. Our team of over 70 researchers, designers, engineers and modelmakers provides a unique integrated design and prototyping service.

Here in the heart of England, we turn ideas into practical designs and transform concepts into fully detailed, working solutions. DCA's ISO 9001/2000 approved systems guarantee the quality of our design processes and project management procedures. So, you can be confident of receiving the highest quality results, every time, whatever your needs.