This is where we share what we are learning. Findings and insights from our research into design practice in complex societal transitions — translated into insights for designers, commissioners, and educators.
Insights 4: What it takes to make a creative collab work
What real-life challenge sessions reveal about designing with others across disciplines. When roles, methods, and expectations are left implicit, even talented teams lose direction.
Jos Hardeman 17-04-2026
Insights 3: On structure, autonomy, and translating transition language into design work
On structure, autonomy, and translating transition language into design work. Can an existing framework help designers make sense of what is being asked of them?
Jos Hardeman 16-04-2026
Insights 2: The intersection of what the client needs and your own design lens
What a briefing analysis study reveals about how designers read complex assignments. Two analysis styles, five structural obstacles, and one consistent finding: clarity must be designed, not waited for.
Jos Hardeman 15-04-2026
Insights 1: What Interviews Reveal About Stressors in Transition Challenges
What interviews reveal about stressors in transition challenges. Designers carry a strong drive to create impact, yet the field can feel overwhelming without sufficient structure and support.
Jos Hardeman 14-04-2026