About design.nexus

Mision

The design.nexus research group of UGent Campus Kortrijk aims to build bridges between education, sustainability and industry in the field of technology-driven design and change processes of innovative product/service and consumption/production systems. The group implements interdisciplinary design strategies and practices together with industry and public and private sector organizations.

Domain and focus

Within design.nexus, we conduct research into product development from different lenses or focal points. 

• From the focus .sustainability we study the sustainability of products but this in a broad system context in which all interactions and processes in relation to the product system are considered. 
• From the focus .industry, we investigate how to design for changing production contexts and new digital technologies. Here, we not only pay attention to the possibilities of these technologies, but also to the designer and the people who work in these production contexts.
• In addition, within .education, we also conduct research into various forms and methodologies within project-based education and specifically within design education. Here, we also look very closely at the ideal interaction between students, companies and other organizations.

Research

Within design.nexus we have several running research projects, including some doctoral research. See our current research projects on the research projects page.

Services

design.nexus can offer support in many different ways.  Take a look at our various services and possible ways of cooperation and our different research labs.

Looking for a specific contact or expertise? Check our team page.