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This paper explores the intersection of Human-Comput- er Integration (HInt) and Critical Disability Studies (CDS) to explore how a posthumanistic epistemology in design can produce knowledge and know-how for the application do- mains of Health and Well-being. To use disability as a catalyst for innovation, …

This paper shows an overview of design practices of the XR-lab at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands. Over the course of six years, interdisciplinary teams of students have delivered 55+ prototypes in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality for a variety of 40+ clients. As human-computer …

While modern wind turbines have become by far the largest rotating machines on Earth with further upscaling planned for the future, a renewed interest in small wind turbines (SWTs) is fostering energy transition and smart grid development. Small machines have traditionally not received the same level …

Abstract: Nurses come into frequent contact with frail older people in all healthcare settings. However, few studies have specifically asked nurses about their views on frailty. The main aim of this study was to explore the opinions of nurses working with older people on the concept of frailty, regardless …

The purpose of this thesis is to find a solution to the absence of a story and the lack of cohesion in the Spider Tanks game. A narrative has been created to build the world of the game in order to ensure consistent design decisions, which in turn leads to visual consistency. The product uses embedded …

This research investigates the possibility of implementing ACES into the current visual effects pipeline of Het Nieuwe Kader. Het Nieuwe Kader had the feeling that their pipeline was outdated. It did fulfill their needs, but they thought the work could be done better and more efficiently. Aside from …

Parasitoids lay their eggs in or on a host, usually another insect. During foraging, parasitoids can encounter insects that differ in terms of host suitability and quality. At one extreme end of this spectrum are non-hosts that are unsuitable for offspring development.Non-hosts are generally ignored …

A former teacher educator started a debate on the role of reflective thinking in teacher education. In his article he claims that critical thinking is the same as thinking and reflective thinking. In this article I refute this claim and suggest a meaningful way of thinking about reflective thought in …

Two inspiring guest speakers and a professional panel guided us through a thought-provoking webinar in which future scenarios for art education were presented and discussed. Interaction with the public was an essential part of the webinar. Keynote speakers: Arjen Van Klink Programme Director of the …