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		<title>Let&#8217;s get it started!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On February 14th we came together for the first World Design Forum 2013 meeting. We were welcomed at the Rebel office, in the heart of Rotterdam. An inspiring location to meet, dine and brainstorm. The WDF team, represented by Frank Bosboom (Holland Branding Group), Maarten Konigs (Holland Branding Group), Wouter Kesseler (Holland Branding Group), Lenny [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On February 14th we came together for the first World Design Forum 2013 meeting. We were welcomed at the Rebel office, in the heart of Rotterdam. An inspiring location to meet, dine and brainstorm.</p>
<p>The WDF team, represented by Frank Bosboom (Holland Branding Group), Maarten Konigs (Holland Branding Group), Wouter Kesseler (Holland Branding Group), Lenny van Klink (Rebel), GertJan Fernhout (Rebel), Nicole van Gils (Rebel) and Jill Lauret, invited a group of important stakeholders to discuss the WDF 2013 theme. The brainstorm session was joined by Heleen Herbert (Heijmans), Steven de Waal (Public Space), Mark Hartevelt (Philips Design) and Hans Robertus (Capital D/DDW).</p>
<p>The meeting resulted in a bunch of  good thoughts and great ideas. We are looking forward to an inspiring World Design Forum on October 18th 2013.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?attachment_id=926" rel="attachment wp-att-926"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-926" title="14_02_13_02" src="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/14_02_13_021-533x710.jpg" alt="" width="533" height="710" /></a></p>
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		<title>WDF report</title>
		<link>http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?p=903</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:27:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We proudly present the full WDF report (click here to download). The report includes an introduction by John Thackara, a full review of the seminar, keynotes and discussions, an overview of our media-coverage etc. On this website you will find more media, e.g. a series of pictures, film registration of the keynotes Thackara, Camps and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We proudly present the full WDF report (click <a title="WDF report 2012" href="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?attachment_id=905">here</a> to download).</p>
<p>The report includes an introduction by John Thackara, a full review of the seminar, keynotes and discussions, an overview of our media-coverage etc.</p>
<p>On this website you will find more media, e.g. <a href="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?p=774">a series of pictures</a>, <a href="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?p=891">film registration of the keynotes Thackara, Camps and Boyer</a>, the <a href="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?p=862">WDF 2012 movie</a> and many more.</p>
<p>Of course we are already looking forward to WDF 2013. As we speak we are laying the fundaments for an even more inspiring fourth edition of World Design Forum on October 18th 2013.</p>
<p>We will keep you informed about the latest news at this website.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?attachment_id=910" rel="attachment wp-att-910"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-910" title="WDF_REPORT_2012-4" src="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/WDF_REPORT_2012-41-533x385.jpg" alt="" width="533" height="385" /></a><a href="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?attachment_id=912" rel="attachment wp-att-912"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-912" title="WDF_REPORT_2012-8" src="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/WDF_REPORT_2012-8-533x397.jpg" alt="" width="533" height="397" /></a></p>
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		<title>Keynotes on film</title>
		<link>http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?p=891</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Opening WDF 2012 by moderator John Thackara. Opening keynote by Theo Camps. Keynote by Brian Boyer]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Opening WDF 2012 by moderator John Thackara. </p>
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<p>Opening keynote by Theo Camps.</p>
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<p>Keynote by Brian Boyer</p>
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		<title>Aeres at WDF 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aeres Group published a report on their participation at World Design Forum 2012: Aeres op World Design Forum 2012 Published 22 november 2012 at aeresgroup.nl De polder in de verboden stad Ooit torende het Philipsembleem hoog boven de binnenstad van Eindhoven. Het logo met de sterren markeerde een watertoren die nu nog bekend staat als [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aeres Group published a report on their participation at World Design Forum 2012:</p>
<p><strong>Aeres op World Design Forum 2012<br />
</strong><em>Published 22 november 2012 at <a href="http://www.aeresgroep.nl/nl-nl/infobox/nieuwsarchief/Aeres-op-World-Design-Forum-2012.aspx?id={E3358473-1A36-4FCC-8BA3-9177126FCA70}">aeresgroup.nl</a></em><strong><br />
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<p><em>De polder in de verboden stad</em><br />
Ooit torende het Philipsembleem hoog boven de binnenstad van Eindhoven. Het logo met de sterren markeerde een watertoren die nu nog bekend staat als het klokgebouw, een plek waar de gloeilampenfabrikant in de jaren 20 van de vorige eeuw bakeliet fabriceerde, toen een high-tech materiaal. De toren was onderdeel van de zogenaamde &#8216;verboden stad&#8217;, een gebied in het centrum van Eindhoven dat toebehoorde aan de N.V. Philips.</p>
<p>De wereld verandert. Het voormalige industriegebied wordt door de gemeente Eindhoven opgeknapt, en in oktober van dit jaar bood het klokgebouw onderdak aan het World Design Forum. Het WDF is een onafhankelijke internationale organisatie, die een podium biedt aan vooraanstaande personen uit de zakenwereld en de politiek. Het Forum discussieert over de mogelijkheden van (social) design om regionale en mondiale thema&#8217;s aan te pakken, en is gekoppeld aan de Dutch Design Week. De Aeres Groep was dit jaar een van de deelnemers.</p>
<p><em>Flevoland Project</em><br />
We leven in een tijd van grote sociale en economische veranderingen. Oude vormen en gedachten maken plaats voor nieuwe. Vertegenwoordigers van uiteenlopende disciplines lieten daarom tijdens het WDF hun licht schijnen over nieuwe manieren om met die ontwikkeling om te gaan. Aan de hand van discussieleider en presentator John Thackara passeerden in Eindhoven even zo uiteenlopende discussiestukken de revue. Zo ging het onder andere over sociale woningbouw, gezondheidszorg, internet en verkeersknelpunten, en namens Aeres over de toekomst van onze voedselvoorziening.</p>
<p>Jos Verstegen, lector Ondernemerschap en Samenleving bij CAH Vilentum Dronten en Wim van de Weg, directeur CAH Vilentum presenteerden in Eindhoven het Flevoland Project. In dit project gaan onderzoek en onderwijs hand in hand, en onderzoekt Aeres de toekomst van onze voedselvoorziening. Pieter Winsemius, oud-minister van VROM en meest duurzame Nederlander van 2009, is ambassadeur van het project.</p>
<p><em>Steve Jobs in de polder</em><br />
Het Forum opende, na een introductie door Thackara, met korte films over de verschillende projecten. In een daarvan schitterde Wim van de Weg. Als een Nederlandse Steve Jobs loodste hij het publiek per fiets door de polder, onderwijl uitleggend wat Aeres en CAH met het Flevoland Project beoogden. Na de films werd het programma vervolgd met mondelinge presentaties en discussie. Aan lector Jos Verstegen was namens Aeres de lastige taak toebedeeld om in vier! minuten uit te leggen waar het over ging. Verstegen deed dit helder en duidelijk, en was overigens de enige die het lukte binnen de afgesproken tijd te blijven.</p>
<p>De film en Verstegen&#8217;s presentatie maakten duidelijk dat zowel de landbouw als de manier waarop we onze leefomgeving gebruiken en inrichten, in de toekomst sterk zullen veranderen. We moeten meer en beter voedsel gaan produceren met minder middelen. Om dat te bereiken is een duurzame en innovatieve integratie van stedelijke gebieden en landbouwgebieden een onvermijdelijke ontwikkeling. Een van de middelen die gebruikt kunnen worden om dit te bereiken is Social Design. De Aeres Groep neemt in deze ontwikkeling het voortouw met het project in Flevoland.</p>
<p><em>Weg met de piramide</em><br />
Het WDF maakte duidelijk dat de piramide heeft afgedaan. Verticale structuren moeten bij de inrichting van onze maatschappij plaatsmaken voor horizontale. Netwerken en connectiviteit zijn de toverwoorden. Op basis van gemeenschappelijke belangen zorgt &#8216;co-creatie&#8217; voor waarde en betekenis. In de woorden van Verstegen: &#8216;The challenge for agriculture is to reconnect to the local community.&#8217; In steeds andere bewoordingen was dat ook de voornaamste gemene deler bij de verschillende sprekers. Volgens Caroline Hummels van de Technische Universiteit Eindhoven moeten we ook anders naar onszelf gaan kijken, en naar de waarden die we belangrijk vinden. En we moeten ons daarbij niet alleen laten leiden door de &#8216;spreadsheets&#8217;. Niet denken maar doen. Heb je een goed idee? Uitvoeren dat idee. Ook dat kan een manier zijn om veranderingen te bewerkstelligen.</p>
<p><em>Film</em><br />
De film met een impressie van het ‘Wijland’ project bekijkt u <a href="http://www.aeresgroep.nl/nl-nl/infobox/nieuwsarchief/Aeres-op-World-Design-Forum-2012.aspx?id={E3358473-1A36-4FCC-8BA3-9177126FCA70}">hier</a>.</p>
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		<title>GET INSPIRED</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>WDF in the media</title>
		<link>http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?p=848</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are looking back at a very succesfull third edition of World Design Forum. An edition full of innovations. Literally and figuratively. We were proud to be the opening event  at the enchanting RoundHouse at the Klokgebouw, Behind the Curtain. A special 360-degree presentation space, in the heart of the Dutch Design Week, a perfect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are looking back at a very succesfull third edition of World Design Forum. An edition full of innovations. Literally and figuratively. We were proud to be the opening event  at the enchanting RoundHouse at the Klokgebouw, Behind the Curtain. A special 360-degree presentation space, in the heart of the Dutch Design Week, a perfect WDF venue where new connections between professionals, business associates, sponsors and media have come into being.</p>
<p>WDF was visited and noticed by national and international media. A selection of publications:</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.hpdetijd.nl/2012-10-21/design-gaat-de-wereld-redden/" target="_blank">HP/De Tijd</a><a href="http://www.studio040.nl/article/8-vrijdag/508-vrijdag-19-oktober-2012">: </a>&#8220;Inleiders op een prestigieus designforum waren het er over eens dat de piramide heeft afgedaan als dominante maatschappijstructuur en plaats gaat maken voor netwerken. Ofwel: de hiërarchie maakt plaats voor de gemeenschap, het verticale voor het horizontale. In dat proces kunnen designers een rol spelen&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.studio040.nl/article/8-vrijdag/508-vrijdag-19-oktober-2012" target="_blank">Radio-interview Studio 040</a>: &#8220;Vandaag komt de wereld van design bij elkaar tijdens de derde editie van het World Design Forum. Maarten Konigs (WDF) vertelt dat er juist niet alleen maar ontwerpers zijn uitgenodigd&#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.demotix.com/news/1559835/third-world-design-forum-eindhoven-addresses-social-innovation#media-1559727" target="_blank">Demotix.com</a>: &#8220;The third World Design Forum in Eindhoven was held in &#8216;Behind the Curtain&#8217;, an innovative, flexible and easy to install circular setting able to host up to 300 people and provide immersive (360 degree) multimedia content .&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hallo040.nl/opinie/design-is-absoluut-geen-toverwoord/" target="_blank">Hallo 040</a>: &#8220;Kun je met design een bijdrage leveren aan de oplossing van maatschappelijke vraagstukken? Er zijn mensen die heilig geloven in de sturende en innoverende kracht van design. &#8220;Vergeet het maar&#8221;, zegt industrial design-prof. Caroline Hummels van de TU/e tijdens het World Design Forum, waarmee de Dutch Design Week werd ingeluid. &#8220;Design is absoluut geen toverwoord.&#8221; &#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ddw.nl/news.php?newsID=8c3dd375a557deb550f852e2df0d6ef8" target="_blank">DDW Tabloid</a>: &#8220;It seems if we want to spark true social change we can do so by seeing ourselves as actors within our institutions, and if we want to add social value we should be open to making connections and alliances in unexpected ways.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Get the picture!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pictures World Design Forum 2012, 19 October, Klokgebouw Eindhoven. By Sjoerd Eickmans]]></description>
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<p>By Sjoerd Eickmans</p>
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		<title>Video message Winsemius</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Belshaw on WDF 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I’ve just spent an extremely enjoyable 36 hours or so in The Netherlands at the World Design Forum. It was held in Eindhoven just before the launch party for Dutch Design Week, to which I was also very kindly invited by John Thackara and Jill Lauret&#8221;, as to quote Doug Belshaw, one of WDF&#8217;s key [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;I’ve just spent an extremely enjoyable 36 hours or so in The Netherlands at the <a href="http://www.worlddesignforum.nl/?page_id=645">World Design Forum</a>. It was held in Eindhoven just before the launch party for <a href="http://www.ddw.nl/" target="_blank">Dutch Design Week</a>, to which I was also very kindly invited by John Thackara and Jill Lauret&#8221;, as to quote Doug Belshaw, one of WDF&#8217;s key note speakers.</p>
<p>&#8220;Accompanying me on the trip was Tim Riches, CEO of <a href="http://www.digitalme.co.uk/">DigitalMe</a>. We spoke on Open Badges: I did the macro overview stuff and he drilled down into the details of the projects for which he’s using badges, such as <a href="http://www.digitalme.co.uk/s2r-medals/">S2R Medals</a>. There were plenty of people afterwards who wanted to think through how they could be used in their particular context – from Design students to government agencies wanting to promote certain behaviours.</p>
<p>It was an extremely well-organised event held in possibly the most inspiring and best-equipped venue in which I’ve ever had the privilege to present. As you’ll be able to see from the photograph above, WDF2012 was located in an old factory building with the ‘room’ itself was bounded by long white strings. These allowed you to get in and out at any point of the perimeter, but there was enough material on the ‘walls’ to project images, video, etc. from the multitude of projectors facing out from the centre of the room. Add some atmospheric lighting, spot-on audio/visual work, and you’ve got the recipe for an epic venue.</p>
<p>Thankfully, most of the speakers were engaging, informative and entertaining. There was everything from crowdsourcing a morning rush hour problem relating to the raising and lowering of a bridge in Rotterdam to helping victims of torture and abuse tell their stories anonymously on video. Afterwards we went to what I wan to call a restaurant, but was nothing like I’ve seen before. It was like being round at someone’s house for a party: there were long tables, and a kind of ‘kitchen’ area, and food served out of drawers. You’ll be able to look at the photos of this when I upload them – it was extremely conducive to informal dining and conversation. &#8230;&#8221;</p>
<p>Read the full article at <a href="http://dougbelshaw.com/conferences/2012/10/20/world-design-forum-wdf2012/" target="_blank">Doug Belshaws Conference Blog</a></p>
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		<title>True social change</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 09:03:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The prelude to the Dutch Design Week, the World Design Forum (WDF), was held on Friday 19 October at the iconic Klokgebouw building. The location, a disused factory building from the 1930s, has found a new lease of life as a cultural hotspot. This proved almost symbolic for the themes that kept returning in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The prelude to the Dutch Design Week, the World Design Forum (WDF), was held on Friday 19 October at the iconic Klokgebouw building. The location, a disused factory building from the 1930s, has found a new lease of life as a cultural hotspot. This proved almost symbolic for the themes that kept returning in the various lectures, films, and debates at the third edition of WDF.</p>
<p><strong>Change is in the air</strong><br />
We are living in a time of tremendous social and economic upheaval and it feels as if change is in the air. The old institutions are no longer serving the people living today. How to bring society and its institutions back in line? How to spark a new sense of connectivity? How to ignite social enterprise?</p>
<p><strong>The rise of the networks</strong><br />
An impressive range of experts and speakers tackled these questions initially voiced by Eindhoven’s Alderman for Innovation, Culture and Public Space, Mary-Ann Schreurs. Elevate Health, Mozilla Badges, Helsinki Design Lab, WITNESS: the speakers all predicted the end of the pyramid as the dominant organizational structure, and the rise of the networks. The top-down model of doing things is no longer satisfactory as people have come to expect to have a say in matters which concern them directly.</p>
<p><strong>Value creation by co-creation</strong><br />
The pyramid is on its way out. It implies a closed and bureaucratic organizational model with no regard for the people who depend on its functioning and no real exchange of supply and demand. Instead, what we will see, according to today’s experts, is networks taking over. The main characteristic of these networks is that they are communities, not hierarchies. The relationships between the members of the network will be mutually dependent and horizontal. Value is created by collaborating, by co-creating.</p>
<p><strong>We create, therefore we are unique</strong><br />
But how to implement such ideas within existing institutions? Could designers play a role in restructuring housing corporations, local and national governments, care institutions? Keynote speaker Caroline Hummels, Professor of Industrial Design at TU/e, warns that design is not magic. She predicts that a shift is needed in the way we see ourselves as human beings and the kind of society and the values we want to pass on. A shift away from the ‘prominence of the spreadsheet’, the idea that our institutions cannot make a decision unless it is backed by files filled with irrefutable facts; a move towards the idea that as people we are unique because we create, not because we think. Or having an idea, jumping in and getting things done. In the final round table the idea is picked up. It seems if we want to spark true social change we can do so by seeing ourselves as actors within our institutions, and if we want to add social value we should be open to making connections and alliances in unexpected ways.</p>
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