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Why doesn't it work and can it be fixed?
Everyday annoyances: the hoover that suddenly stops working, the washing machine that refuses to spin. Or, a small disaster for the at-home…
The many angles of technology and human centred design
From an early career in experimental psychology to Professor of Informational Ergonomics at TU Delft’s Faculty of Industrial Design…
Bubble Games: can we design for empathy?
Building a better society is no solo endeavour. It needs people to join forces and tackle problems together. But this can only happen if…
Handling stress: using wearable technology to help people with PTSD
The obvious triggers of stress are all around us: pressing deadlines at work, children not sleeping through the night, a leaking roof. But…
Circular composites - design is the missing link
Composite materials have a lot to offer in terms of fine-tuning material properties, optimising functionality, and ensuring a long-life…
Using sensors to stop sports injuries
All athletes, from amateurs joggers to elite footballers, experience sports injuries. What if medical professionals could predict when those…
IDE starts to beat in the heart of DHPC Quantum Computer
As of this January the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering (IDE) has joined the Delft High Performance Computing Centre (DHPC) and the…
From bottled water to doctor
Most people, according to PhD candidate Mirjam Visser, say they want to shop sustainably but few consumers actually purchase the most…
Designing frameworks for smart cyber-physical systems
Algorithms are all around you. They are in your office building within computer-regulated thermostats, they help pilots land the planes you…
3D printing metamaterials
Imagine wanting to construct a personalised bike saddle, but the materials at your disposal are either too stiff for some parts of the…