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Hagendijk, Rick (author)Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (UWV) is a Dutch government organisation that assists Dutch citizens who are unemployed or unable to work by finding employment and by providing benefits. <br/><br/>For various reasons, it can happen that a client is overpaid and needs to repay the excess amount to UWV. If the excess amount cannot...master thesis 2024
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Eshuis, Pauline (author)Visits to the pediatric outpatient clinic are often accompanied by stress and anxiety, not only in the child but also within the parents. Within current trends in healthcare, parents are becoming more and more involved in the treatment of their child. The Hospital Hero Foundation, that already developed an app to reduce hospital related fear and...master thesis 2024
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van Coevorden, Sarah (author)International train travel could serve as a more sustainable alternative to flying, especially for short distance journeys up to 750 km. Though both forms of transport have negative impacts, the environmental costs of travelling by train are significantly lower than travelling by plane (European Environmental Agency, 2021). Therefore, the...master thesis 2024
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de Jongh, Ruben (author)CM.com is a conversational commerce company specialised in offering solutions in CPaas (Communication Platforms as a service). One of the industries to which they point their ‘software as a service’ is music event ticketing. With their General Admission (GA) Ticketing product, CM provides event organizers with a platform to set-up their ticket...master thesis 2024
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Spanninga, Paulien (author)In recent years, the medical world has seen rapid digitalisation. Digitalisation of healthcare and the opportunities of remote monitoring can help to keep the healthcare system affordable and accessible. A promising application of remote monitoring is the use of consumer-grade wearables for clinical care. However, vulnerabilities leave consumer...master thesis 2023
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de Blok, Layla (author)Grief is a complex experience without a specific endpoint. It follows a unique path for each person. Many support sources are available, but finding support that fits is difficult. This inspired Verening Leven met Dood to develop the Rouw Wegwijzer, an online platform that provides personalised grief support. The focus of this thesis is to...master thesis 2023
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Perez Contreras, Mariana (author)Language is one of the most important factors that international citizens need to acquire when stablishing in a new country, it enables communication, widens opportunities in relation to academic and professional development (Geurts & Lubbers, 2017b), and provides a sense of belonging. Therefore, it is important to understand what enables...master thesis 2023
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Nettesheim, Lara (author)Every child in the Netherlands should receive an equal opportunity to begin their life with the best possible prospects. The first 1000 days of a child’s life are of utmost importance in establishing a strong foundation for future development. Children may experience a disadvantageous beginning due to various factors such as exposure to smoking...master thesis 2023
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Vonk, Renzo (author)The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of indoor air quality in preventing the spread of airborne transmissive diseases. Offices are some of the largest hotspots for disease transmission. To address this issue, a joint venture between FLEX/design and Euromate, called ‘X-Lair,’ aims to design an air purifier specifically targeting...master thesis 2023
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Khanchandani, Pranay (author)Building envelopes are extremely significant in providing adequate indoor environment. They have tremendous impact on the energy requirements of buildings. The design methodology associated with building envelopes primarily addresses optimization for improving indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency of the buildings. This process does...master thesis 2023
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Fenwick, Kayla (author)Cooking is an essential part of most people’s day-to-day lives. It is a dynamic activity that involves multitasking, timing of tasks, and flexibility. However, the available instruction methods for cooks who wish to follow recipes are quite rigid and linear. This project aims to create a design solution that provides instructions in a way that...master thesis 2023
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Muijters, Eline (author)The objective of this project is to develop a suitable design proposal for the future context of ASML’s Training Center, substantiated by research and stakeholder input. Since training demand will increase also with the introduction of new systems, the company entails the creation of a product that will support this dynamic environment by...master thesis 2023
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Koopmans, Jaap (author)According to the Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM), there will be more focus on tackling the unhealthy effects of urbanization in the near future. This together with the presence of a large stock of vacant buildings and other developments within these urban areas and the challenges which are formed by the developments in...master thesis 2023
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Hermans, Justus (author)<i>A significant problem within the automotive industry and for in-car interfaces in general, is the fact that the in-car user experience becomes obsolete at a much faster pace over time compared to the potential lifespan of the car itself. Moreover, there is also a societal future need for long lasting products in order to have a positive...master thesis 2022
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Dekker, Joanne (author)This study is about young adults who cannot work or study due to mental health problems. When they turn 18, they have to wait for new care because of the transition from youth care to the adult social domain. This is why they are referred to as the W18 (waiteen) in this report.<br/><br/>Besides waiting time, this study outlines four other...master thesis 2022
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Jimenez Arroyo, Iñaki (author)Nowadays, the digital space is gaining more and more relevance in our daily lives. Transactions, documents, education, meetings, and social activities are being digitalised. Companies from around the globe are making steps and taking initiatives to lead the change with concepts like the “metaverse”. Parallelly, blockchain technology is helping...master thesis 2022
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Lagestee, Teun (author)Earth’s resources are being depleted which creates a need for a transition towards a circular economy. This transition brings multiple challenges and requires new behaviours. However, in current design practice, the focus lies on products and materials, not on the required circular behaviours. <br/><br/>The goal of this research is to describe...master thesis 2022
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Gehlen, Daan (author)The domain of triathlon seems promising for Cadomotus, a company specialising in helmets, bags, and shoes. Right now, they are known for high-end ice-skating equipment, but the triathlon market seems a great fit and they want to expand further there. A new triathlon specific product would solidify Cadomotus in the market as truly understanding...master thesis 2022
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Schippers, Sara (author)With increasing populations, the need for transportation is increasing as well. This creates societal issues putting pressure on the affordability of transport, the liveability of cities and sustainability of mobility infrastructure. The radical innovation that could potentially reform the entire transport system in order to tackle these...master thesis 2021
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Rietveld, Maxine (author)Trendelenburg gait is an abnormal gait that causes the pelvis to tilt downward during walking. The pelvis tilts downward above the unsupported leg, which is in the swing phase. Untreated, abnormal walking patterns can create the users to learn compensational movements and behaviours. As well as causing balancing issues when walking, it can also...master thesis 2021