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DesignUnited.Expo Changing Gears

Changing Gears

Do you see shat I see — © Kuangyi Xing

Under the theme “Changing Gears”, 4TU.Design United presents 14 top contemporary design research projects. Changing Gears, is about how design can drive the pace of societal challenges. Climate change requires a speedy response, while other challenges require slowing down. What gear are you in?

5 Themes, the central themes of our expo

Living Environment
Designing our living environment, mobility and the materials we use to create them goes hand-in hand with shaping our own quality of life.

Thriving Planet
In the middle of the climate crisis, what can design do for the planet? We explore diverse approaches to reimagine our relations with all living beings, environments, and technology.

Digital Future
The Digital Future is here. But what is the future of Digital Future—and what skills does it ask of designers in shaping a desirable future Digital Future?

Health & Wellbeing
How can design harmonize individuals, communities and larger systems for healthier and more fulfilling lives?

Equal Society
To achieve equality in society, we must (re)design systems and interactions that value everyone. Safety, inclusiveness and connection are key here.

About Design United

Design United is the 4TU research centre for design the leading platform for Design Research in the Netherlands. Design United operates at the intersection of advanced scientific research, fast-moving emerging technologies, and our future societies' shifting needs and dreams.

Design United plays an active role in policy development and serves as a key contact for industry partners and businesses. With strong academic roots, Design United collaborates closely with CLICKNL and the DDF.

Transient Recorder — © Teun Schutten

Composite Materials — © Taïssia Visser

Interwoven — © Julie Heij

Design Your Life — © Niels van Huizen

Strijp-S area, Klokgebouw | Hall 3, Klokgebouw 50 , Map No. B2
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