The research group Co-design brings people with different perspectives and skills together to work conjointly on complex innovations. We explore how design can contribute to societal changes, mainly in the field of health care and sustainability.

Lines of research within the research group

Developing solutions for complex issues requires a cross-domain approach, in which stakeholders look for possible solutions and interventions in a design process. The research group presents two lines of research that both influence and contribute to the designing capability of professionals, including both professional designers and non-designers. This capability involves a complete range of knowledge and skills, the availability and ability to use tools, methods, and a repertoire of case descriptions for systemic and inclusive designs.

Publications


Education

The aim of this research group is to stimulate design as a way of thinking, of doing research and of innovating - also referred to as ‘design thinking’ - both inside and outside the HU. We are also committed to embedding and disseminating this approach in education, and to improving the quality of education.

Design with LEGO bricks Remko van der Lugt

“The designer is like a midwife: guiding, nudging and pushing if necessary, but always aware that real change comes from the people involved. They are the ones who perform and secure the eventual transformation.”

Remko van der Lugt Professor of Co-Design

Collaboration

Fundamentals, Ideate, DIG, UMC Utrecht, DIO, Panton and Delft University of Technology / Eindhoven University of Technology / Radboud University Nijmegen

Our professors and researchers

Anita Cremers | Professor | Research group Co-Design

Anita Cremers

Professor Co-design Show profile
Remko van der Lugt | Professor | Research group Co-Design

Remko van der Lugt

Professor Co-design Show profile
Dirk Ploos van Amstel | Researcher | Research group Behaviour & Conversation in digital transition

Dirk Ploos van Amstel

PhD candidate Co-design Show profile

Marry Bassa

Researcher Co-design Show profile

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