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17-25 October 2026

DesignUnited.Expo Changing Gears

Changing Gears

Hosted by Design United

This project is now archived and was part of DDW24

Event type

Exhibition

Do you see shat I see
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.
Transient Recorder
Transient Recorder
Teun Schutten
Composite Materials
Composite Materials
Taïssia Visser
Interwoven
Interwoven
Julie Heij
Design Your Life
Design Your Life
Niels van Huizen

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.

Colofon

Design Researcher Kuangyi Xing, Geert Hansma, Josh Snow, Alice Buso, Mahan Mehrvarz, Kumsal Kurt, Arend van der Kam, Kara Salters, Julie Heij, Niels van Huizen, Teun Schutten, Taïssia Visser, Amy Winters, Alejandra Gomez Ortega, Ruolin Gao, Laurens Kolk
Expo Designers and coordination Lucas & Lucas
Video Artist Marica de Michele
Coordinator Marijke Idema