This essay is constructed as a non-linear, interactive reading experience open to all. This design choice is deeply intertwined with one of the main conclusions of the research — that implementation should be approached as a non-linear, continuous and creative process. The network-like structure of the site allows readers to make their own connections and learn something new independently, at their own pace. The navigation provides guidance as well as enables explorations. The essay can be read from beginning to end, randomly, or based on the areas of interest and need.
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- Photo: Johannes Schwartz
- Photo: Annika Felder
- Waste, parings and scrap, of plastic
Harmonised System (HS) codes classify any tradable commodity - Photo: Igor Vermeer
- Photo: Annika Felder
- Photo: Wibke Bramesfeld
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• Beyond Projects
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• Deep Decisions?
How are emerging technologies appropriated in music videos? How do they become design tools for new artistic expression?
A research-and-design-fiction project investigating the use of artificial intelligence as a design tool in music videos.
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• The Home of Capital
A video installation unfolds the financial mechanisms behind the phenomenon ‘house flipping’, a popular practice among private investors.
The Home of Capital is a contribution to the exhibition Temporary House of Home.
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• Spreadsheet Architectures
The Algorithm of Speculation
What defines the market value of a building if not its physical state?
The visuals and videos support the ongoing research that investigates the invisible financial instruments and their agents in today’s real estate market.
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• Why Are the Shelves Empty?
An Interactive Archive Map About the Supply Chain
How does one missing component push the food packaging industry to its breaking point?
Followed by economic uncertainties, the global health crisis caused by the spread of SARS-CoV-2 has intensified an ongoing shortage in food supply – revealing the underlying risks, fragilities and inequalities of the global system. Food packaging is a significant component and without packaging, the food industry collapses. Shortages of CO2 have destructive effects on industries dependent on this key component.
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• Rail Plans and Road Realities
A Review
In the European transport network of today, where are all bottlenecks, missing links or cross-border connections?
The European Union imagines a bright future for its transport network. Fundings mostly support actions across the railway network, redrawing the shape of the continent. At the same time, truck drivers cross Europe every day. One of them has been asked to document Europe in his everyday live along his route from Eindhoven NL to Milan IT. As many freight drivers, he chose the longer, but cheaper route.
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• RRROAD
A Measurement Tool Towards Circularity
How to develop a visual language that serves both as a visual identity and as a tool to inform about sustainability?
The new fashion brand follows a clear objective: becoming an effective tool to fight today’s climate emergency. RRROAD foresees the abundance of waste as an opportunity to reshape the system of fashion production using post-consume textiles. In collaboration with sustainability consultants, we have designed a visual barometer as a measuring tool and communication piece.
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• Geo—Design: Junk
All That Is Solid Melts into Trash
What is the secret code of physical, chemical, and national identifications regulating the worldwide business of transfrontier shipment of waste?
The exhibition platform explores global systems of discarded things. It looks at junk as a microcosm, as an economic barometer that can reveal realities of consumption and production, and as a subject of intercontinental diplomacy. Junk has created a global trade in waste that uses the identification code HS3915.
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• The Relationship Is No Longer Garbage
Plastic Ban and Countries Diplomacy
In the global system of waste exports and imports, where does plastic waste end up after China’s import ban?
In 2019, Canada repatriated 69 containers of junk following a six-year diplomatic dispute with the Philippines. Since 2018, China’s import ban has diverted waste to neighbouring countries, creating potential economic opportunities and environmental disasters. A graphic tracks the new junk trade alongside a staged conversation between the President of the Philippines and the Canadian Prime Minister.
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• ISIA WT Summer School
A virtual tour connecting two schools
The visitor will be guided through a building merging two schools that are usually divided by more than thousand kilometres: Werkplaats Typografie in Arnhem (Netherlands) and Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche in Urbino (Italy). The exploration continues room by room and souvenirs showcase students’ works.
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• Karin and Karin Anders
Speculative talks on human-AI collaborations in design
How will the human designer Karin work together with the design bot Karin Anders?
Today’s work structures have become irregular and the role of the designer is changing. Meanwhile AI will not lead to a new phase of stability and poses challenges to our future. Therefore, teaming up will not be easy. Hear what various experts have to say on this new type of collective work practice between humans and AI.
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