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Why AI companies should develop child-friendly toys and how to incentivize them

'Digital technologies are changing the world we remember.'

Stefania Matei is a researcher in the Department of Sociology at the University of Bucharest. She is interested in providing post phenomenological insights into the interweaving of technology, temporality, and social organization in situations of collective remembrance and knowledge-making. In this interview, we look back at Matei’s time as a visiting researcher at DesignLab and how this experience has shaped her practice.

Dutch Design Week 2022: Call for projects!

Every year in October, Dutch Design Week (DDW) takes place in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. DDW is the biggest design event in Northern Europe, where thousands of designers from all over the globe present their work and ideas. This year, from the 22nd until the 30th of October, University of Twente will take part in lectures, workshops, an exhibition and other activities in three programmes: Up Close & Personal by Design United, Embassy of Health and DRIVE festival.

Master-insert 'Shaping Responsible Futures' of the University of Twente wins the Dutch Higher Education Award

The Master-insert 'Shaping Responsible Futures' of the University of Twente has won the Dutch Higher Education Award. This was announced this afternoon during the Comenius Festival in Nieuwegein. The team received the prestigious award for educational innovation from Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf. The prize is also accompanied by a sum of EUR 1.2 million.

Master's insert Shaping Responsible Futures nominated for Dutch Higher Education Award

The Master's insert 'Shaping Responsible Futures' at the University of Twente has been nominated for the Dutch Higher Education Award. The study programme, in which Master's students follow an in-depth programme in transdisciplinary work outside their regular study programme. The focus is always on a topical and complex socially relevant issue. The Master's Insert is an initiative of the DesignLab of the University of Twente.

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Futures Magazine

The societal challenges that we are facing now, are calling more than ever for science and society to cooperate. At DesignLab, exactly this is what drives us. In the magazine Futures we selected some of the best stories that show how much impact we can make if we all join forces. Let's connect!

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