The design of a reef tile for the restoration of flat oyster reefs in the Dutch North Sea

Because of human interventions in our seas, like commercial (over)fishing and the introduction of diseases, the presence and biodiversity of natural reefs is declining severely. Reefs provide a habitat for a variety of marine species and are of great value to marine ecosystems. Therefore, it is of importance to recover affected reefs. <br/><br/...

Inculcating ​a ​sense ​of ​stewardship ​and ​responsibility ​towards urban ​​trees ​amongst ​citizens: Using i-tree technology as a means to facilitate active participation of local communities in urban forestry

Cities are in an urgent need to adapt to the impacts of climate change, particularly, high temperatures and heat stress. Urban Forests are the most effective means of climate adaptation. However, the multiple benefits of urban trees are highly undervalued in the urban contexts. This project focuses on positioning urban trees as effective agents...

Designing a more inclusive museum experience: A strategic service concept to contribute to inclusion in the museum sector, by facilitating a mutually beneficial relationship between museums and their audiences

This project is about inclusion in the museum sector. Concerns around inclusion and equality are rapidly increasing. And, due to these societal dynamics, museums are in times of fundamental change towards inclusivity.<br/><br/>At the start of the project, a theoretic framework depicting the different layers and elements of inclusion was...

Ecosystems in transition: Designing collaborative ecosystems to accelerate transitions

In the current moment in time, there are large societal transitions happening, such as the transition to sustainable energy or the transition towards a circular economy. Design-led transitions are societal transitions towards more sustainable futures, led by designers (Irwin, 2015). These transitions help us to move towards a more sustainable...

Digital fashion for sustainable change: A strategy for digital fashion at Tommy Hilfiger

For the fashion industry, 2020 was a year of change. As the covid-19 pandemic ravaged the world, the industry suffered its worst year on record (Business of Fashion, 2021). Consumer behaviour shifted, and supply chains were disrupted. The industry had to rethink their business and define the 'new normal', which meant...

Daily family routines after Corona times

The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the daily routines of families in the Netherlands. From March 2020, strict measures were taken by the government to prevent the spread of the virus; The Dutch population was under quarantine. This caused many changes in the everyday life of families. Using an exploratory process with six families,...

Designing for cities that live: A design strategy on Urban Heatwaves for the Red Cross

Temperatures in the planet are rising, our cities are not designed for extreme weather and that makes urban heatwaves a deathly hazard. The Red Cross, an organisation who’s vision prevents and alleviates human suffering partnered with the TU Delft for a strategic design approach to find solutions for this wicked problem. This project explores...

A mental model approach to design: The development of a framework on design for behavioural change

In a world with an ever-increasing overflow of information, what are we supposed to believe? Even credible sources are distrusted or no attention is paid to their communications at all. The RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) is looking for new ways to communicate their findings in such a way that people do not only...

Voice-Interaction Design from a Brand Perspective: Creating a Personified Voice Identity for Rituals

Voice-technology is, as the name entails, technology that enables the exchange of information through voice. As this technology is currently growing in adoption and usage of customers, the popularity at organizations and researchers is increasing noticeably as well. Normally new intelligence is associated with impressive high-end capabilities....