Social design is a growing practice field and expected to create impact on socio-technical systems and society at large. It positions designers to commit themselves to long-term visions and coordinate social change accordingly (Tromp & Vial, 2023). This requires designers to have a good understanding …

A replacement of cars with conventional internal combustion engines (ICEs) by electric vehicles (EVs) is seen by many as a means to improve local air quality, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and CO2 emissions. The market for EV is slowly developing with a growing number of (subsidized) manufacturers …

This thesis examines how regenerative hospitality can be applied within the safari lodge sector in Southern Africa with a specific focus on community based tourism, conservation oriented value creation and long term livelihood development. The safari industry has traditionally operated through models …

Urban areas, particularly those surrounding universities, can present promising opportunities for small food businesses due to the high concentration of students seeking convenient and affordable lunch options. In Augsburg, Germany, Feinkost Glück, a family-run delicatessen and catering company, has …

In this chapter, we examine the role of service clubs in facilitating women entrepreneurs. Research emphasizes gender barriers and limited social capital faced by women entrepreneurs when accessing resources. Women favour strong ties over weak ties, due to their foundation in trust and close-knit relationships. …

Previous research largely supports the notion that mediated contact and engagement with minority characters can improve viewers’ real-life minority attitudes. However, it is unclear to what extent different forms of media engagement such as parasocial friendship and wishful identification are linked …

In het artikel "Sociale robots in de winkel: wat werkt, wat werkt niet, en wat brengt de toekomst?" (Nas et al., 2024) doen Ewout Nas, Tibert Verhagen, Stephanie van de Sanden, Jacqueline Arnoldy, Filip Otten en Koen Hindriks verslag van een tweejarig onderzoek in samenwerking met tien Nederlandse winkels …

De integratie van AI in communicatieprocessen, short form video als nieuwe standaard, authentieke content maken… Communicatieprofessionals en -afdelingen stonden niet stil dit jaar. Het lijkt steeds uitdagender te worden om goede content te maken die zowel door het algoritme als door je doelgroep opgepikt …

This paper explores the construction of self-narratives through a synthesis of two frameworks: Designing Your Life (DYL) and Theory U. Using close reading methodology, it analyzes how these approaches inform personal and professional development. The study highlights three key dimensions: doing (prototyping …