DesignLab University of Twente

Last weekend, DesignLab had the opportunity to be a part of the biggest festival in the country: Zwartecross 🎶🏍️ Our very own DesignLab moderator Maartje Huinink took the stage and transported the audience to the future with her talk “Developing your future muscle”. Together with the audience, different future scenarios were created. This helped the audience to realize that their actions today can impact the future of tomorrow. She also introduced the audience to Arie Fokkink and Andrei Fokkink from Ability Tech. They shared the importance of technology and shared their project: a self-driving wheelchair. After that, we enjoyed a talk by Solar Team Twente as they talked about the solar car they’re working on. Read the full article on our website! 📄 ut.onl/zwartecross #zwartecross #festival #utwente #makeschiknotwar

Our very own DesignLab moderator Maartje Huinink will be at Zwartecross this Friday. She will invite the audience to think about the future of health and digitalisation together with Ability Tech. Do you have a ticket? Then make sure to stop by the Universitent at 13:00. The weather will be warm, the drinks will be cold, and your ‘future muscle’ will be trained! 🎉☀️🍹💪🏽

Heads up! Exciting things are happening in the studio. Special edition episodes of The DesignLab Brew Podcast are in the making! Stay tuned!📽️🎬 #Podcast #StayTuned #DesignLab

This academic year, we had the great opportunity to prepare the Responsible Futuring Crash Courses—a series of taster workshops where we invited students, researchers, professors, and other departments from the University of Twente to collaboratively explore challenges related to Climate Resilience, the 4th Generation University, and Planetary Health. In these workshops, participants speculated on future scenarios, engaged in interdisciplinary collaboration, and reflected on the interconnectedness of human and natural systems. The outcomes highlighted the importance of stakeholder engagement, creative thinking, and holistic solutions for addressing complex societal issues. Would you like to know more? Read the full article to discover some of the key takeaways and experiences from our participants! Are you interested in learning more about the Responsible Futuring workshop? Don’t miss the chance to join our upcoming sessions at DesignLab Academy, including 'Responsible Futuring in 1 Day - Towards a Circular Society' on September 16th and a 2-day masterclass on sustainable AI futures on November 21st and 22nd. Sign Up for the Workshop: https://lnkd.in/e56VG3Uw Join us on the journey towards a more sustainable and inclusive society! #ResponsibleFuturing #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #PlanetaryHealth #4thGenerationUniversity #CommunityEngagement #SustainableFutures #DesignLabAcademy #UniversityOfTwente #CircularSociety #SustainableAI

Yesterday at DesignLab, first-year Creative Technology students showcased their incredible Art & Impact exhibitions. These thoughtful installations, combining creativity and technology, were a collaborative effort between students from VU Amsterdam and University of Twente, who have been working hard these past days to deliver impressive works. This year's themes were 'Cringe' and 'Alone.' We were happy to host this event at DesignLab, offering students our creative space and workshops. A big thank you to all the students and staff from Creative Technology and everyone involved at DesignLab in making this event a success!  📸 Cristina Ionaș

DesignLab Academy organised a 2-day bootcamp Responsible Futuring for the Digital Design & Architecture Programme!   As part of the parttime programme Digital Design & Architecture at University of Twente, digital architects from across the Netherlands explored Responsible Futuring at DesignLab University of Twente.   Focusing on mobility, transparent governance, and data tracking, participants framed their challenges by mapping perspectives at micro, meso, and macro levels. After receiving peer feedback, they speculated on future scenarios and created provocative prototypes ("provotypes") to reflect on socio-technical developments. The bootcamp concluded with a lively and thought-provoking exhibition, sparking meaningful debates on their topics.   We are looking back on these insightful days and looking forward to continue working with this group of pioneers!

Meet Sandra van Hogen-Koster and Marjolein Kroese. We sat down with them to hear about their story on improving the vitality of the villages Boekelo, Twekkelo & Ussello. They are working on this project alongside Anne Dijkstra, assistant professor in communication science at the UT. This project is part of our Civic & Citizen Science call that was made last year that aims to strengthen citizen participation in scientific research. 5 projects received a grant to conduct their research, and we are excited to be sharing the first project with you all. Read more about the project here: https://ut.onl/Vital #CitizenScience #Participation #Vitality #Boekelo #Twekkelo #Usselo

🚀 Exciting Announcement! Join us for the Responsible Futuring Workshop: Towards a Circular Society on September 16, 2024, at DesignLab University of Twente! Are you passionate about shaping a sustainable future?🌱 This is your chance to dive into cutting-edge design and futuring techniques, collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, and learn how to navigate towards a responsible and circular society. Workshop Highlights: • Learn Circular Economy Principles: Understand and apply the fundamentals of circular practices. • Engage in Transdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside scientists, artists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and more. • Master Futures Design Techniques: Co-create visionary outcomes with advanced design methodologies. Navigate Responsible Futures: Gain tools to integrate Responsible Futuring into multi-stakeholder initiatives. Event Details: 📅 Date: September 16, 2024 ⏰ Time: 09:00 - 17:00 📍 Location: DesignLab University of Twente 🗣 Language: Dutch (with English support available) 👥 Group Size: 8-20 participants 🎓 Certification: Certificate of participation provided This workshop is open to everyone, from the packaging industry to policy-making, and from the arts to enthusiastic citizens. It's the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact towards a sustainable future! 🌎 Ready to make a difference? Register now and join us in shaping a responsible and circular society! https://lnkd.in/eZHmcuPd #ResponsibleFuturing #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #DesignLabTwente #FutureThinking #Transdisciplinary #Workshop #CircularSociety #Leadership #Innovation

UT alumnus and founder of Jiro-Ve, Rik Stamhuis will visit DesignLab on Monday, 24 June. He will talk about his startup. We think it's safe to say you'll leave this session feeling quite inspired.    'Jiro-Ve' is Malagasy for 'Do you want light?'💡 Jiro-Ve rents rechargeable solar-powered lamps in rural Madagascar using an economic model that generates both clean energy at a lower cost while creating jobs. Jiro-Ve is helping local entrepreneurs to run their own business, as well as helping the people of Madagascar to live healthier and more sustainably. "Better for the people of Madagascar, and better for the environment."🌍🇲🇬 Read more about this initiative here: https://lnkd.in/dTAqfH89 We hope to see you there! When: Monday, 24 June 16:00 - 17:00 Where: DesignLab LEARN-X #Startup #Madagascar #Shapingfutures #JiroVe

🎥 Today we have a new episode of the Research Fellow Chronicles! We were joined by Pep Canyelles Pericas, who works on developing engineering solutions for health innovation and digital societies. 🌍🏙️ To learn more about what he does and what he wishes for the future, go check out the video! #Research #DigitalSociety #HealthInnovation #DesignLab #Collaboration https://lnkd.in/ePTyvPVT