Centre of Applied Research for
Art, Design and Technology

‘Without collaboration, impact is impossible. So… let's connect, and make a sustainable impact on society.’

Wouter Meys

‘How can art and design cultivate critical expressions rooted in ethics of care and relationality to influence ecological, social, and economic structures?’

Delfina Fantini van Ditmar

‘People are the product of their relationships with their environment. It’s important to understand how technological developments influence these relationships.’

Michel van Dartel

‘Our research group investigates the role artists, designers and cultural producers in general can play in developing the aesthetics and poetics of a desirable future.’

Sebastian Olma

‘‘How will our graduates make a living without selling their soul?’’

Sepp Eckenhaussen

‘In social and cultural research there is increasing importance in research methodologies and devices that cut across fields and disciplines, becoming transdisciplinary.’

Jess Henderson

‘My practice is situated in between different actors, in this shape-shifting middle many things can happen.’

Tara Karpinski

‘Imagination is the key to a strong inclusive society. Artistic work and situated design can contribute to a better understanding of the other.’

Jenny van den Broeke

‘Investigating the potential of sensory augmentation to bridge the sensory gap between deaf and hearing.’

Michel Witter

‘As a result of my current research, I ask the students the questions “what is your work” and “what works for you.’

Rob Leijdekkers

‘It is through the “not-knowing” that a stimulating and caring environment can be created to confidently share vulnerability.’

Risk Hazekamp

‘‘Understanding how creativity and imagination emerge from interactions with our environment will lead to improved innovation processes, tools and technologies.’’

Alwin de Rooij

‘Through an interplay of design and research, the apt questions and necessary tools can be discovered and applied to each research project.’

Antal Ruhl

‘How can we disrupt the notion of being human while staying true to being humane?’

Wander Eikelboom

‘Humans are atmospheric beings, particles, dust, in intimate cycles of exchange, actors with an incredible force.’

Annemarie Piscaer

‘How do we live together, how do we work together? How do we give shape and form to ‘being together’ in the broadest sense?’

Bas van den Hurk

‘Could experimental sensory translation of art works improve their accessibility for sensory diverse exhibition audiences?’

Eva Fotiadi

‘Disrupting our contemporary society can be a serious design goal.’

Eke Rebergen

‘Interested in human behaviour as the basics underlying the way we design and innovate our society and economy.’

Marianne van Bommel

‘I’m interested in how we can implement situated learning within design education.’

Sarah Lugthart

‘Within my practice I create spaces for introspection while exploring ethical dilemmas. ’

Renée van Oploo

‘How can the notion of the ‘script’ be used in a situated design practice? ’

Ollie Palmer

‘The ultimate goal is to provide people with the information, skills and tools that enable them to improve the quality of their daily lives.’

Simone van den Broek

‘Creating inclusive and accessible stories needs collaborative action. As a cultural producer and researcher, I explore these interactions.’

Rikst Westra

‘A bio lab is a place of working with living organisms, brought out of their habitat so we can learn to think outside of the Petri dish. Let’s take care of these teachers!’

Michaela Davidová

‘My background in visual art makes me very involved in the content of the expertise centre.’

Wilma Diepens

‘I support Caradt's mission to redefine the intersection of art, design, and technology by enhancing the synergy between administration and innovative research. ’

Juliëtte Cuijpers

‘I am committed to ensure the highest quality in research, helping art and design play a transformative role in society through rigorous and integrative approaches.’

Anouk van Honk

‘I am dedicated to give a voice to stories and perspectives that have not yet been heard.’

Liza Swaving

‘To foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation at Caradt, I am dedicated to communicate findings and innovations effectively. ’

Eline Timmermans

‘Exploring and integrating novel perspectives to our everyday through the eyes of fungi.’

Wasabii Ng

‘For me, the iterative design-research process is an exciting journey towards designs that can transform human consciousness.’

Danielle Roberts

‘The dynamic relationship between humans and living artefacts will continue to evolve reciprocally with mutual care.’

Elvin Karana

‘Well beyond their common characterisation as problem-solvers, designers have a role to play in materialising public engagement with collective concern’

Laurens Kolks

‘In my work the concept of time is a recurring theme.’

Xandra van der Eijk

‘Performance is about engaging with versions of the self, stretching the gaze to see what others see when they look at you.’

Philippine Hoegen

‘Consumers are creatures of habit. If we want them to break routine and live sustainably, we have to do more than just offer sustainable alternatives. ’

Estelle Nieuwenkamp

‘Bacteria, Fungi, Humans, all part of the same experiment.’

Ward Groutars

‘The essence of the situated, cinematic experience of dance lies in the mental interaction where the public becomes co-author.’

Noud Heerkens

‘To be able to research something thoroughly, you have to deeply engage, not just look at it from the outside.’

Bart Stuart

‘The pleasure of working in the [MI] lab is that microbiological research is carried out from two different approaches.’

John van der Werf

‘Digital media help me to envision future interactions with living materials’

Jose Martinez Castro

‘Who benefits?’

Ivo Koolen

‘Doing research connects my practice with teaching; it strengthens and brings them closer together.’

Martine Stig

‘The most difficult and empowering thing as an artist is to stay honest about my work and me. And I'd like to help my students to get there too.’

Aiwen Yin

‘I believe a collaborative and efficient lab can address both educational and research demands.’

Serena Buscone

‘Getting comfortable with ambiguity enables designers to absorb feedback and use it to make better design choices.’

Gabri Heinrichs

‘I look at the ways in which citizens can play an active role in shaping their cities, and how new media and technology can contribute to this.’

Barbara Asselbergs

‘I am eager to explore how unique qualities of ‘living materials’ can transform the way we think, feel and act.’

Hazal Ertürkan

‘Nature is a perfect example of an iterative design process. It is inspiring and full of exciting solutions.’

Clarice Risseeuw

‘Power, control and chance play an important role in every creative process. I explore this complicated correlation.’

Michiel van Opstal

‘Research is partly communication.’

Martje Kuijpers

‘Clear communication enforces the impact and value of Caradt’s research.’

Kris Vleugels

‘My particular interest lies in sharing interesting and thought-provoking stories. Communication is a big part of that.’

Kimberley Rochat

‘Why try to design solutions if you can design questions?’

Leonardo Landoni

‘Caradt’s practice-led research aims to empower artists and designers to make a meaningful contribution to society through their projects.’

Rens Holslag

‘In my point of view, the arts, teaching, research, creation, are all connected. It is all a matter of communication.’

Joana Borges

‘Attention during interaction is personal, not a given fact.’

Misha Croes