Normal is a concept that stems from two very interesting mathematical concepts: the normal distribution and the central limit theorem. People possess infinite numbers of properties. By far the most are unknown, they don’t matter to our reality. However, through our knowledge systems - perception and …

This contribution concerns the province of Drenthe in the Netherlands, focusing on four municipalities in the southeast of Drenthe where real estate vacancy is a top priority of ministers and interested parties. This study introduces questions, ideas and solutions. The municipalities are developing and …

When you become older it is important to maintain an active lifestyle. An active lifestyle has been proven to be the recipe towards healthy ageing. This paper presents a product to motivate elderly people to go outside and be physically active through the use of gamification. The elderly people are between …

Examining the voluntary deployment of people without a disability on behalf of people with disabilities: “Verwenzorg” (“LC”) as an example In the Netherlands, a transformation is taking place from the traditional welfare state to a civil society with active citizens. The aim of this study is to give …

In the context of the participation society, roles and expectations of citizens and municipalities are vastly changing. While designers and design researchers explore the potentials of apps to empower citizens, municipalities are interested in data dashboards—accompanied by applications and community …

The Athletic Skills Model offers an alternative to dominant talent development theories in the form of holistic broad-based movement education, focusing on health and wellbeing. It places the emphasis on ‘physical intelligence’ – including attributes such as agility, flexibility and stability – through …

Houtimport v.d. Hoogenhoff is interested in expanding their sales to the export market and in particular to the UK. By analyzing the market, an advise is given to Houtimport v.d. Hoogenhoff how they should position their sales into the UK hardwood market. This report contains analysis of Houtimport van …

The main aim of this study is to answer the management decision problem which is: “Is the pay-per-mile lease product a viable addition to the current product portfolio?” To answer this question, the research project was divided into three parts. First, a financial risk analysis was conducted to …

Loods Tien is a restaurant located in Breskens at the coast of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. The restaurant looks over the Westerschelde and up to the skyline of Vlissingen. In 2013 Loods Tien was completely renewed and rebuild. The Boathouse was build in order to rent it for private events. However, the Boathouse …

How to create a Critical Diversity Literate Art School, in which students and teachers of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, genders, sexualities and (dis)abilities feel treated with equity and are supported to explore their full potential? This is the question at the heart of, and one of the main …