In this study we explore the potential benefits of a design thinking approach for improving the health of the music industry. We discuss the usefulness of the lab method in facilitating collaborations between education, research, and the professional field. This study highlights the importance of innovation …

The purpose of this paper is to propose a research by design strategy, focusing on the generation of innovative climate adaptation solutions by utilizing the Design Thinking Process. The proposed strategy has been developed and tested in a research and design studio, which took place in 2020 at a Master …

Professionals hebben naast onderzoekende ook ontwerpende vermogens nodig, ook diegene die geen designer zijn. Maar ontwerpenvaardigheden worden nog onvoldoende ontwikkeld in hoger onderwijs. Design research is een vorm van onderzoek waarbij ontwerpen een legitiem onderdeel is van het onderzoek en in …

Design en research zijn twee kennisgebieden met elk eigen standaarden, methoden en tradities. Applied Design Research betreft vormen van onderzoek waarbij ontwerpen een fundamenteel onderdeel vormt van het onderzoek. Het kan zich heugen op een groeiende belangstelling, ook buiten de wereld van design, …

Urban regions are confronted with huge sustainability challenges. Their future depends to a large extent on our ability to promote sustainable urban development. However, sustainability challenges in cities are inherently complex and need integrated, multidisciplinary solutions. This textbook on Smart …

Introduction The Netherlands is changing from a welfare to a participation society in which citizens themselves are responsible for their health. However, this is not accessible to every citizen, resulting in an increase in marginalized vulnerable groups, often with a migrant background with problems …

Founded in 1970, the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) is the leading European academic association with a mission to advance political science.Fifty years on, ECPR is the leading scholarly society for political scientists in Europe; we have over 300 institutional members in nearly 50 …

This contribution presents three lesson activities for lower secondary education that were developed to teach system thinking in concert with subject matter. The pedagogical approach is described, leading to a practical design philosophy for lesson activities using qualitative representations. These …

This thesis aims to answer the question ‘How to create a well-optimized, photorealistic Virtual Reality learning environment in Unity to instruct users about radar maintenance, in which they feel relaxed and comfortable?’ for the client Thales. This international military contractor company is the largest …