Projects selected for Programme Power of Design and Transitions II announced
Within the Programme Power of Design and Transitions, a selection of project ideas has been made for edition II. Over the coming months, the project teams will have the opportunity to develop their ideas into full project plans.
In the call for Programme Power of Design and Transitions II, the Agenda Ontwerpkracht once again played a central role. In addition, a selection of challenges from the Mission-driven Innovation Policy formed a second thematic framework. Interested project teams, consisting of knowledge institutions, the creative industry, and societal, private and public partners, were able to submit their project idea until 6 November.
In total, 23 project ideas were submitted and declared eligible. After careful and intensive deliberation by the CLICKNL programme council and following a round of interviews, the CLICKNL board approved the selection of five project ideas.
The five selected project ideas, in alphabetical order:
- Designing the Stack: Values-driven design of digital environments in the societal domain
Partners: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Futurall, STBY, Waag Futurelab, Design Politie, Vereniging BovenJan, Ypsilon, Public Spaces - MEDAL: From Medical Records to Living Health Data: Motivating mEaningful Daily Data Collection through Design, AI, and SociaL Engagement
Partners: Eindhoven University of Technology, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Design Academy Eindhoven, Games for Health, A+N Studio, Cardiron, MindHacker, Catharina Hospital, Workplace Vitality Hub, imec - Paris Proeftuin – Organising together to live climate-neutral__
Partners: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Noorderwind, CityFörster, Studio for New Realities, And The People, Municipality of Rotterdam / Klimaatacademie, ERA Contour, BPD Gebiedsontwikkeling, Heijmans, Schiehaven Citizens, RoCoCo - SIWOOL: Smart Integrated Value- and Design-driven Development of the Living Environment
Partners: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology, Jade Architecten, TANGRAM, Parai, Van Paridon x de Groot, Royal HaskoningDHV, VORM, Gelders Genootschap, Province of North Brabant, Province of South Holland, NRP, PLAIA - VONK: From design power to implementation power__
Partners: Erasmus University Rotterdam, Delft University of Technology, Shoshin, Burobecking, Studio van Betekenis, Youth Care Region Haarlemmermeer, Youth Care Region IJsselland, Region Rijk van Nijmegen, Berenschot BV
The selected project ideas approach the domains of healthcare and area development from digital, participatory and/or systemic perspectives. This makes them complementary and creates interesting opportunities for overarching research. Above all, we expect the development of new knowledge that creative professionals working on, with, or within transitions can apply. Whether you are a designer or a researcher, or work for a societal organisation, keep an eye on the projects and the programme.
What’s next?
The project teams behind the selected ideas have until 13 May to develop their ideas into full project plans. They will do so in co-creation with CLICKNL. The teams may also organise networking events to further refine their ideas and expand their consortia. In June 2026, the programme council will advise the CLICKNL board on the developed project plans, after which the board will decide on the allocation of funding. The projects are expected to start in September 2026.
The projects from Programme Power of Design and Transitions I started a few months ago and are currently conducting their research. They will share their first insights soon. Keep an eye on the programme via the pinboard, the newsletter, and CLICKNL’s channels.
Finally
Was your project idea not selected? Or would you like to get involved? Good news: a third call for Programme Power of Design and Transitions is likely to open before summer 2026.
The Programme Power of Design and Transitions focuses on developing knowledge and methods that enable better design for transitions. Whether it concerns designing for a climate-resilient, healthy or safe Netherlands, designing for transitions requires strengthened design capacity. The new knowledge and methods the design practice needs—and insights into how to optimally deploy design capacity within these complex challenges—require research.