International summit: design thinking in business and entrepreneurship.

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Postgraduate Experience Architect. Design Thinking and Service Design Education for Working Professionals.

Explore how the Postgraduate Experience Architect programme redefines design thinking and service design education for working professionals. This session delves into an educational methodology that combines experiential learning, problem-based challenges, and reflective practices. Discover how a scaffolded curriculum, real-world cases, and co-creative partnerships with industry experts cultivate learning and empower participants to drive user-centred innovation in their fields.

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Factors influencing the societal impact of lifelong education: a mixed-methods impact study of an academic design thinking module for professionals.

In 2022, I developed a design thinking module for working professionals, following Utrecht University’s societal mission to promote lifelong education. I facilitated this module (4 sessions from September to November) three times. With a mixed-method study (survey and interviews) I try to capture how the module impacted participants’ personal growth, innovation competences, and workplace practices – during the module and six months after.”

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Design Thinking for What Matters: Building Creative Confidence and Innovation Skills.

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Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can become more than just a tool, evolving into a co-creative partner in design practices during the lecture Synergy of Creativity and AI in Design Processes.

This ongoing research at the School of Arts examines how innovative technologies inspire and challenge students of Interior Design and Landscape Architecture.

The study highlights, through practical examples, student experiments, and hands-on applications, how technology can push the boundaries of traditional design practices. Develop a critical understanding of AI's potential and limitations in creative processes.

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Exploring the Role of AI During Ideation: A Qualitative Study of First-Year Entrepreneurship Students.

The ongoing research uses focus groups of students enrolled in the university's entrepreneurship course to examine the impact of AI tools in shaping ideas. By comparing two cohorts, the research will be able to understand the practical implications of the tool during the ideation phase with and without the use of AI for more informed decisions on its use regarding overuse, dependency, and challenges.

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Design Thinking for What Matters: Building Creative Confidence and Innovation Skills.

Discover how generative AI can revolutionize the Double Diamond design process for thinking education, empowering students but also professionals with critical problem-solving and creative thinking skills. By integrating AI tools into project-based learning and design thinking, we can explore real-world challenges with innovative, data-driven approaches. This collaboration fosters adaptability, collaboration, and ethical awareness, preparing learners for the complexities of product design.

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Solving Complex Problems with Design Thinking? Yes, We Can!

This session explores into the implementation of design thinking as a transformative learning framework within higher education. We showcase the HOGENT Design Thinking Lab course, which equips students with the skills to address complex "wicked" problems. By fostering innovation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skills, the course aims to empower students to become effective problem-solvers in a rapidly changing world. Join us to discuss the key components, pedagogical strategies, and measurable outcomes of this innovative educational approach.

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VRIJPLAATS, a transformative learning environment for collaborative learning and innovation.

Vrijplaats is a transformative living lab at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, fostering collaboration among students, researchers, and external stakeholders through design thinking and other innovative methodologies. It equips participants with skills to address complex challenges (such as Greencomp & Entrecomp), enabling them to co-create solutions (educational tools) for authentic challenges in areas like Sustainability Education, Cultural Education, STEM, and Outdoor Learning. Within our presentation, we will share key insights from our ongoing projects and discuss how our approach inspires transformative learning and fosters innovation.

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Transforming Higher Education: Design Thinking for Wicked Problems in Vocational Colleges

This study explores how Design Thinking can be applied in vocational education to address complex, real-world challenges, or "wicked problems." Drawing on a course for adult learners at Kristiania Vocational College, the paper highlights how Design Thinking fosters workplace-relevant innovation by integrating empathy, collaboration, and iterative problem-solving. The course employs scaffolded learning and real-world case studies to align student projects with organizational goals. Key insights include the need for flexible learning structures and stronger collaboration with organizations to ensure meaningful outcomes.