Learning Technologies & AI: Who are we designing for?

Focused on children and the learning context, we argue for the importance of designing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that take a holistic view of their target users. Rather than prioritize system performance, these smart technologies can be tuned to assist users throughout the task completion process. We argue that considering...

Mijn Eigen Hein: Creating space for children to explore, embrace and express their personal death stories

Death is and endlessly interesting and relevant topic. After all, every human will encounter it one way or another. The common denominator among the many cultural and ideological perspectives on death is the cessation of all biological processes of an organism. But beyond that come rituals, values, and beliefs, all of which are subjective and...

Creativity in co-Design for Physical Education: Comparing Contributions of Children and Professionals

This study is carried out within the context of a research and innovation<br/>project Co-design with Kids that aims to support teaching of broad so-called ‘21st<br/>century’ skills. In this project, design toolboxes for use within primary education<br/>are developed and studied, with real life clients and assignments. In the case<br/>described...

Olli Play: A new modality in child-toy ownership

This project aims to plant a seed in the minds of children to develop sustainable behaviour now and inspire an attitude of environmental stewardship for the future. Children grow up in a take-make-dispose world driven by consumerism. This world is characterised by the continuous production of new consumer products. This has a significant...