The Square at DDW

From Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 October, The Square, located within the Designing Society exhibition, will host short sessions by a range of organisations and design studios. From workshops and presentations to conversations and performances. Interested in taking part? Take a look at the programme below and sign up for the sessions that interest you!

Programme

Monday 19 October:

Braaf Brave Blijf - Workshop
How do you deal with underlying discomfort in complex processes of change? What needs to be said, but remains unspoken? Complex questions can sometimes become stuck because we shy away from friction and discomfort.

Organised by: PONT and De Nacht Club
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
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Tuesday 20 October:

Responsibilities in Public Design Practices – Workshop
As a designer, you move between residents and policy, clients and communities, research and intervention, systems and lived experience. When a project encounters friction, the question arises: who takes responsibility for what is needed right now?

Organised by: PONT, Must Stedebouw and Studio Berg
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
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Wednesday 21 October:

Residents-in-the-loop: Co-deciding on AI in the City – Workshop
Curious about how to meaningfully involve residents in decisions about AI and technology in the city? Then come along to this workshop.

Organised by: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and Studio Bits of Space
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
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Thursday 22 October:

Behavioural Insights for Change-Makers – Workshop
Are you working towards social change and curious about how to help people (colleagues, citizens, customers) embrace and adapt to that change? Then this workshop is for you!

Organised by: Ink Social Design
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
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Is a Design Approach Right for My Challenge? – Workshop
Are you working on social challenges and do you sometimes find yourself stuck because existing systems are holding back your progress or don’t truly meet people’s needs? Curious whether a different approach might work better for you? Join this workshop.

Organised by: PONT and Ink Social Design
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
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Friday 23 October:

Systemic Narratives in Practice – Workshop
What enables projects to contribute to lasting change that extends beyond the lifespan of the project itself?

Organised by: EIT Culture & Creativity
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
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