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DesignUnited.Dialogues

Changing Gears

DU.Dialogues 2023 — © Marica de Michele

Under the theme “Changing Gears”, we present 5 consecutive days of contemporary design research Dialogues.

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?

Dialogues and the Mission Days of Dutch Design Week

We present our Dialogues within the Mission Days of Dutch Design Week in a new partnership with the Dutch Design Foundation. We invite participants to join our five consecutive thematic morning programmes in the Natlab, to discuss, test, play and experience the latest design research at the 4TU.

Monday, October 21, 10:00 - 12:30 Living Environment (pre-register)
Tuesday, October 22, 10:00 - 12:30 Thriving Planet (pre-register)
Wednesday, October 23, 11:30 - 14:30 Digital Future (pre-register)
(co-located with the Design&AI symposium)
Thursday, October 24, 10:00 - 12:30 Health and Wellbeing (pre-register)
Friday, October 25, 10:00 - 12:30 Equal Society (pre-register)

Read more about our themes and programme: https://www.4tu.nl/du/editions/changing-gears/

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 4TU.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.

DU.Dialogues 2023 — © Marica de Michele

DU.Dialogues 2023 — © Marica de Michele