UTDesignLab5 Years Of Designlab: Anniversary month kicks off
Opening DesignLab 2014

5 Years Of Designlab: Anniversary month kicks off

From sketch to reality. In 2014, researchers, students, and staff drew the first contours of what constitutes DesignLab University of Twente today. Five years later, in September 2019, DesignLab is looking back, AND forward towards future cooperative efforts, through the anniversary theme 'SPOTLIGHT'. Key figures, change-making moments, and flagship projects will be highlighted. Scholars, students, support staff and (possible) collaboration partners are invited to participate in the series of celebratory events.

From sketch to reality
On the left: one of the very first drawings of DesignLab (by students). Right: the outcome of the sketch, standing tall in DesignLab now.

Vibrant and versatile

Throughout its first lustrum month, DesignLab will be the lively stage of activities underlining its vibrant and versatile character. On the one hand, many of the events in September will be 'business as usual'. Such as inspiring talks by human-centred design experts, art meeting science, and student-driven 'maker culture' workshops.

There are premieres, too: the launch of Responsible Design research at the UT, a new educational master-insert, and a preview of the plans that set the stage for DesignLab's future during the Anniversary's wrap-up party on 27 Sept. 

More programme details can be found on the dedicated #DesignLab5Years page

JOIN 

Through this Anniversary, DesignLab aims to both thank alumni and partners for their contributions, as well as inspire a new generation to join forces through our ecosystem.

We’d be delighted to welcome you at our September events. Please have a look at our Anniversary programme and sign up for relevant activities. Also, do keep an eye on our news page and social media, where we will be spotlighting our people, projects, and possibilities over the coming weeks.

It's your time to shine, too. See you soon!
- Team DesignLab