{"id":9464,"date":"2022-04-28T12:51:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T12:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8d.nl\/kennisbank\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T07:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:41:48","slug":"knowledgebase","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/knowledgebase\/","title":{"rendered":"Knowledge base"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"block_628cea3a920c2\" data-block-name=\"uitgelicht-blog\" class=\"alignwide\" data-vscode-dir='\/var\/www\/vhosts\/8d.nl\/httpdocs\/wp-content\/themes\/8dgames\/blocks\/uitgelicht-blog' data-vscode-file='block.php:46:0'>\n\n\n\n  \n  <div class=\"post\">\n    \n          \n      <div class=\"text\">\n              <h3 class=\"text-primary\">8D and Campus Frysl\u00e2n formalise collaboration<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"tag btn btn-outline-gray d-inline-block btn-sm mr-2\">Innovation Guidance<\/div><div class=\"tag btn btn-outline-gray d-inline-block btn-sm mr-2\">Partnerschips<\/div><div class=\"tag btn btn-outline-gray d-inline-block btn-sm mr-2\">research<\/div><\/div>\n        <p><p>Design studio 8D Research + Design = Impact and RUG\/Campus Frysl\u00e2n have signed a letter of intent to formalise and expand their collaboration, with a focus on knowledge sharing and transdisciplinary research.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/8d-and-campus-fryslan-formalise-collaboration\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary my-2\">Read blog<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"img\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan-van-der-meulen-piet-bouma.webp\" alt=\"\">\n      <\/div>\n \n\n    \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color\">Read more blogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_627a61535c442\" data-block-name=\"filters\"  class=\"alignfull\" data-vscode-dir='\/var\/www\/vhosts\/8d.nl\/httpdocs\/wp-content\/themes\/8dgames\/blocks\/filters' data-vscode-file='block.php:34:0'>\n\n      <div class=\"filter\">\n      <form data-sf-form-id='13383' data-is-rtl='0' data-maintain-state='' data-results-url='https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/knowledgebase\/' data-ajax-url='https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/?sfid=13383&amp;sf_action=get_data&amp;sf_data=all' data-ajax-form-url='https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/?sfid=13383&amp;sf_action=get_data&amp;sf_data=form' data-display-result-method='shortcode' data-use-history-api='1' data-template-loaded='0' data-lang-code='en' data-ajax='1' data-ajax-data-type='json' data-ajax-links-selector='.pagination a' data-ajax-target='#search-filter-results-13383' data-ajax-pagination-type='infinite_scroll' data-show-scroll-loader='1' data-infinite-scroll-trigger='-100' data-infinite-scroll-result-class='a.post-card' data-update-ajax-url='1' data-only-results-ajax='0' data-scroll-to-pos='results' data-scroll-on-action='all' data-init-paged='1' data-auto-update='1' data-auto-count='1' data-auto-count-refresh-mode='1' action='https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/knowledgebase\/' method='post' class='searchandfilter' id='search-filter-form-13383' autocomplete='off' data-instance-count='1'><ul><li class=\"sf-field-category\" data-sf-field-name=\"_sft_category\" data-sf-field-type=\"category\" data-sf-field-input-type=\"select\">\t\t<label>\n\t\t\t\t   \t\t<select name=\"_sft_category[]\" class=\"sf-input-select\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 sf-item-0 sf-option-active\" selected=\"selected\" data-sf-count=\"0\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"\">Category<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 sf-item-50\" data-sf-count=\"2\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"education\">Education&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 sf-item-66\" data-sf-count=\"26\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"longreads\">Longreads&nbsp;&nbsp;(26)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 sf-item-67\" data-sf-count=\"28\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"news\">News&nbsp;&nbsp;(28)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 sf-item-97\" data-sf-count=\"2\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"tips-en\">Tips&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/select><\/label>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"sf-field-taxonomy-sector\" data-sf-field-name=\"_sft_sector\" data-sf-field-type=\"taxonomy\" data-sf-field-input-type=\"select\">\t\t<label>\n\t\t\t\t   \t\t<select name=\"_sft_sector[]\" class=\"sf-input-select\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 sf-item-0 sf-option-active\" selected=\"selected\" data-sf-count=\"0\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"\">Sectors<\/option>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<option class=\"sf-level-0 sf-item-127\" data-sf-count=\"1\" data-sf-depth=\"0\" value=\"beleid-communicatie-en\">Beleid &amp; 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Together with the University of Groningen (RuG) and DASH (UMCG), 8D is investigating how innovations can be designed from the outset in such a way that they are ready for widespread scaling up. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/building-child-rights-and-well-being-in-online-gaming\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kind-speelt-spel-uitgelicht-990x707.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Building child rights and well-being in online gaming<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>The European project \u2018FAIR GAME\u2019 (Fostering Awareness, Inclusion, and Resilience in Gaming Environments) has officially launched. Its goal is to make child rights and mental well-being a standard part of&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/tackling-polarization-through-education-kick-off-of-polar-project\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Polar-kickoff.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Tackling polarization through education: kick-off of POLAR Project<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>The Erasmus+ project \u2018POLAR \u2013 Polarized No More\u2019 has officially launched. The goal? To empower youth and educators in secondary education with tools to recognize, discuss, and bridge polarization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/smart-computers-in-the-classroom-who-is-actually-the-clever-one-here\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/AI-les-990x557.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Smart computers in the classroom: who is actually the clever one here?<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>&#8216;I am a researcher at UMCG. Perhaps not in the way you might expect, because I don&#8217;t research diseases or the human body&#8217;, Plantinga begins the lesson. &#8216;I mainly look&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/8d-and-campus-fryslan-formalise-collaboration\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/johan-van-der-meulen-piet-bouma-990x599.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">8D and Campus Frysl\u00e2n formalise collaboration<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Design studio 8D Research + Design = Impact and RUG\/Campus Frysl\u00e2n have signed a letter of intent to formalise and expand their collaboration, with a focus on knowledge sharing and transdisciplinary research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/co-designing-for-accessible-healthcare\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Foto_Edit_Interview_Marcom-990x557.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Co-designing for accessible healthcare<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>\u201cNurses play a key role in identifying limited health literacy, but there are very few practical guidelines on how to do that,\u201d Dijkman explains. \u201cWithin ENEP we are researching how&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/professor-ineke-van-der-ham-on-recognition-and-treatment-of-topographical-disorientation-disorder-atopia\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/d390xvar.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Professor Ineke van der Ham on recognition and treatment of topographical disorientation disorder Atopia<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>More than dots and dashes in the lab Van der Ham is Professor of Technological Innovations in Neuropsychology at Leiden University. Her career began with abstract laboratory research, but over&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/kick-off-sociarem-citizens-at-the-heart-of-the-energy-transition\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-kindelmedia-9875415-1-990x742.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Kick-off SOCIAREM: Citizens at the heart of the energy transition<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>On 1 October, the European project SOCIAREM officially kicks off in Madrid. The project brings together 15 partners from 9 countries with one shared ambition: to accelerate the energy transition&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/charlotte-van-lotringen-university-of-twente-on-compassionate-technology\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/image.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Charlotte van Lotringen (University of Twente) on compassionate technology<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>8D | Research + Design = Impact supported Van Lotringen in creating a card set that helps mental health professionals and clients use smartwatches in a meaningful way within lifestyle-focused&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/launch-of-shkorey-2-0\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1676923864635-990x661.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Launch of Shkorey 2.0: \u2018The Shariki Edition\u2019<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Shkorey presents \u2018The Shariki Edition\u2019: the updated app for Arabic-speaking newcomers. Visit dbieb Leeuwarden on 24 June for workshops, live demos and an interactive talk show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/citizen-science-and-design-co-creating-public-meeting-spaces\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Baas-in-Gebruik-1024x591-1-990x571.jpeg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Citizen Science and Design: co-creating public meeting spaces<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>How can citizen science and design foster greater social interaction in neighborhoods? 8D collaborated with residents and researchers on solutions to strengthen social connection in Assen\u2019s public spaces.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/technology-readiness-levels-explained\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/140622_05-Kleiner.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) in Horizon Europe explained: practical tips for researchers and proposal writers<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) explained: this article offers insight into how TRLs can help make your proposal more focused and targeted.<br \/>\nYou&#8217;ll receive practical guidance to better understand and integrate TRLs into a grant application\u2014from estimating the starting level to choosing an appropriate strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/transdisciplinary-research-challenges-and-recommendations\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/jshermann.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Transdisciplinary research: challenges and recommendations<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Transdisciplinary research brings together scientists and societal actors such as designers, artists, and policymakers to tackle complex issues. Examples include ethical dilemmas surrounding technology, climate adaptation, or healthcare innovation. Despite its potential, implementation remains challenging in practice: how do you ensure equal collaboration? How do you bridge differences in working methods and language? We discussed these questions with Julia Hermann, Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Ethics of Technology at the University of Twente.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/ayla-schwarz-on-implementing-and-scaling-physical-activity-apps\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-goumbik-296301-990x656.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Ayla Schwarz on implementing and scaling physical activity apps<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Dr. Ayla Schwarz is an Assistant Professor specializing in Implementation and Engagement in Digital Health at Wageningen University, part of the Consumption and Healthy Lifestyles chair group. Her research focuses on behavior change and technology, with a particular emphasis on promoting physical activity among children and adolescents. As the lead researcher of BEweegAPP+, she is currently working with JOGG, 8D, Kenniscentrum Sport en Bewegen and multiple municipalities to explore how policy can support effective scaling and implementation of physical activity apps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/co-creation-in-research-insights-and-outcomes\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC6111-990x661.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Co-creation in research: what does it deliver?<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Using a real-life example from our portfolio, in this article we show how co-creation can enhance academic impact and societal relevance. The focus is on our collaboration with researcher and biomedical scientist Lise Beumeler, with whom 8D developed a VR game for recovery after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This development was part of Beumeler&#8217;s PhD program and, through follow-up research with the prototype, has recently led to a new publication.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/what-is-social-design-and-why-is-it-relevant-for-researchers\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/cocreatiesessie_2_edit_kleiner-990x660.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">What is social design and why is it relevant to researchers?<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Social design is a philosophy that translates academic knowledge into practical, usable solutions with social impact. It bridges the gap between research and practice through co-creation, context-oriented design and sustainable implementation. Read about the features and benefits of social design &#8211; and why this mindset is so relevant to researchers &#8211; in our blog.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/examples-of-social-design-in-research\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_6631_Edit_kleiner-990x718.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Examples of social design in research<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Social design offers a powerful approach to social issues, with collaboration with stakeholders at its core. The process provides researchers with not only interventions, but also new insights and valuable data. At 8D, we combine ten years of experience with a pragmatic, goal-oriented approach that supports researchers in achieving concrete results through co-creation and iteration. In this blog, we share three inspiring examples from our portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/why-roleplaying-games-are-often-more-effective-and-cheaper-than-apps\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mythemakers-1.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Why roleplaying games are often more effective and cheaper than apps<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>At a time when digital tools, apps, and simulations are increasingly used for training and learning, we sometimes forget the power of something simple and effective: the roleplaying game. While&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/8d-horizon-project-food-fraud\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/dan-gold-4_jhDO54BYg-unsplash-990x660.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">8D joins Horizon Europe project to combat food fraud<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>8D is proud to be part of the Horizon Europe project European Food Fraud Community of Practice: From Outset to Operation (EFF-CoP). The project is led by Professor Saskia van Ruth from the Food Supply Chain Integrity department at the University of Dublin. Together with scientists, regulators, businesses, and other stakeholders, we are working within this project on innovative solutions to combat food fraud.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/the-added-value-of-design-driven-research\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/8d_linkedin_header_03-990x517.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">The added value of design-driven research<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Design-driven research: what is the added value? Successful implementation of research results requires a perfect balance between user, the form of the intervention and the context in which it will be used. When all these elements are well aligned, research results end up where they really make a difference: in the middle of society. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/nienke-beerlage-de-jong-on-the-creative-intervention-ezoon\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/98A4511-990x660.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Nienke Beerlage-de Jong on the Creative Intervention eZoon<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Nienke Beerlage-de Jong is Assistant Professor at the University of Twente and a researcher in the field of infectious diseases and One Health, a field in which human, animal and planetary health are closely linked. She worked with 8D on a serious game about complex decision-making in zoonoses, diseases that can pass from humans to animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/conference-on-playful-and-innovative-approaches-to-cultural-heritage\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_3604-990x659.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Conference on playful and innovative approaches to cultural heritage<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>On October 18, 2024, the final conference of the GRACING project took place in Harghita County, Romania. Representing 8D, designer Bas Altenburg and Sven Snoek attended to share our expertise in design thinking and game-based approaches. Our goal: to support heritage professionals in developing sustainable, playful approaches to heritage preservation. The conference showcased five pilot projects that demonstrated how the best practices and e-learning module, to which we contributed, have been put into practice by local heritage professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/5-frequently-asked-questions-about-research-and-serious-gaming\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Veelgestelde-vragen-serious-games-en-onderzoek-990x557.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">5 Frequently Asked Questions About Research and Serious Gaming<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>This article addresses common questions on integrating serious gaming into your research project. Learn how co-creation and iterative processes can improve data collection and increase the chances of your research results benefiting people and society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/erasmusplusprojects\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Rondleiding-C-8D-Games_edit_klein-990x703.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">The invaluable value of Erasmus+ projects: learning what it means to be European<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Over the past few years I have had the opportunity to participate in a number of Erasmus+ projects. For those unaware; projects under the Erasmus+ programme are aimed at solving&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/innovation-guidance-for-university-medical-center-groningen-umcg-royal-visio\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/virtual-reality-visuele-klachten-990x661.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Innovation guidance for University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) &#038; Royal Visio<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>8D is working on a co-creative design process within the research partnership \u2018VR4eVR\u2019, which includes the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Royal Visio, and a range of healthcare providers and academic institutions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/collaboration-in-the-spotlight-8d-and-human-movement-sciences-umcg\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/011122_07-kleiner.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Collaboration in the spotlight: 8D and Human Movement Sciences (UMCG)<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>What can combining virtual reality with motion capture devices mean for movement sciences? We talked about that with the Human Movement Sciences (HMS) department of the University Medical Center Groningen&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/development-of-a-game-on-growth-mindset-for-european-schools\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/TNMP2-ESTLAND2-990x743.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Game for European School about Growth Mindset<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>In collaboration with educational partners from Romania, Cyprus, Estonia, and the Netherlands, 8D Games is working on the &#8220;Growth Game&#8221; \u2013 an innovative way to promote the growth mindset among primary school students. The game, inspired by the theory of renowned psychologist Carol Dweck, is expected to be launched in the spring of 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/lifestyle-challenge-prototype-delivered\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/lifestyle-challenge-campagnebeeld-990x557.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">&#8216;Lifestyle Challenge&#8217; prototype delivered<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>In consultation with young people and care professionals, GGz Centraal and 8D have developed a prototype for the &#8216;Lifestyle Challenge&#8216;, a serious game that supports young people with psychiatric problems&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/now-available-game-on-supported-communication\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/meisje-met-de-ocgame-990x557.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Now available: game on supported communication<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>After a long time of researching, designing and programming, the game &#8220;Playful Learning about Supported Communication (SOC)&#8221; is ready! The game is available to everyone for free via the Google&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/playful-practice-in-speaking-and-reading\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/footer-2-e1700058098466.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Playful practice in speaking and reading<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>The Center for Language and Speech Technology at Radboud University Nijmegen and the game company 8D Games collaborated to investigate the possibilities of speech technology within games that promote reading and speaking skills. During the project, the game concept and functional prototype DigiJuf was developed and tested at various stages with children in elementary schools. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/examples-of-serious-games-in-scientific-research\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/140622_05-Kleiner.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Examples of serious games in scientific research<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Discover how serious gaming is revolutionizing research and get inspired. In this blog, we highlight innovative projects where game development intersects with scientific inquiry. Learn how co-creation, prototyping, and even educational board games are transforming data collection and target group participation within the research field. Whether you&#8217;re exploring behavior change, knowledge transfer, or engaging target groups, our examples showcase the immense potential of using design principles as a research tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/global-interest-in-board-game-aihospital\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC_0107_edit_kleiner-990x660.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Global interest in board game AI+Hospital<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>AI+Hospital brings healthcare professionals together to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the hospital. Over the past year, over 200 healthcare professionals from 20 countries have played the game &#8211; and its impact appears to extend far beyond the walls of the UMCG, which initially had the game printed in a small edition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/how-sensor-use-can-support-research-and-care\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/HZ_gebarenspel-990x660.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">How sensor use can support research and care<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>  in the healthcare and research fields, tools and interventions with sensors offer many opportunities. Moreover, when a game element is added, as in exergames, this can make treatments more effective and increase therapy compliance. People often become more motivated to perform their exercises carefully and completely.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/cognitive-skills-of-children-with-cmb-mapped-using-play\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stichting-Milo-Ondersteunde-Communicatie-2.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Cognitive skills of children with CMB mapped using play<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>&#8216;An important condition we included was scalability; if the prototype proves effective, then it should be feasible and easy for the entire field to start using the tool as well.&#8217;&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/educational-game-shkorey-launched\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Uitgelichte-foto-Shkorey-990x573.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Educational game Shkorey launched<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>&#8220;Eritrean youth are sometimes embarrassed to ask certain questions; the game provides a safe environment to still find the right information and help. At Friesland College, the educational game Shkorey&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/board-game-educational\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Om-Tafel-cursus-voor-facilitators-C-Stefan-Martens-Hogeschool-Van-Hall-Larenstein-990x660.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Extra copies and user course for board game &#8216;Om Tafel&#8217;<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Due to the considerable interest from agricultural education, Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences decided to produce additional copies of the board game &#8220;To Table&#8221; and also link a usage course to it. On Thursday, December 1, the first students got to work with the game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/cooperation-with-ggz-centraal-launched\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Probleemstorm-20-oktober-2022-1-990x601.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Cooperation with GGz Centraal launched<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Serious game for a healthy lifestyle &#8220;Behavior doesn&#8217;t change in a few minutes. You have to repeat new habits for a long time to achieve lasting change &#8211; applying game&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/game-autism-work\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ASES-Campagnebeeld-2-990x659.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Serious game on autism and employment<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>As an employer or manager, how can you contribute to better inclusion of people with autism in the labor market? The European project ASES revolves around this question. Within the consortium, we are developing a game that teaches managers how to take ASD into account during a job interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/techtalk-2-software-engineer-sietse-hoekstra\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC_0576_klein-1-990x660.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">TechTalk #2: Software Engineer Sietse Hoekstra<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Software Engineer Sietse Hoekstra talks about the application of geodata in games, using the edugame The Lost Collection as an example. What are the possibilities of this combination?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/working-together-with-leading-ghanaian-game-studio-leti-arts\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/IMG_6687_Edit_kleiner-990x716.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Working together with leading Ghanaian game studio Leti Arts<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Cross-continental game development: how does it work and what can we learn from each other? Let&#8217;s have a chat about this with Giel Hekkert (8D Games) and Eyram Tawia (Leti Arts). They are currently working on Shkorey, an informative game about sexual health, pregnancy and birth care. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/techtalk-1-phd-researcher-lise-beumeler\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lise-990x557.webp'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">TechTalk #1: PhD researcher Lise Beumeler<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>So who are these people who build bridges between science, technology and social issues? That is what we will be asking a number of partners in the near future. Lise Beumeler &#8211; PhD researcher at<br \/>\nRuG Campus Frysl\u00e2n &#8211; kicks off the interview. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/washing-hands-better-with-a-serious-game\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/handen-wassen-game-990x659.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Washing hands better with a serious game<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Welcoming a new team member in corona time, we also have to deal with it at 8D. Via video chat I speak with Carmen de Weerd, graduate student Experience Design&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/gaming-and-exercise-a-golden-combo\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Horizontaal_Geopark-e1654155584885-990x659.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Gaming and exercise, a golden combo<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>As a child, I was unapologetic about sports and exercise. I may have been in water polo, but &#8211; to be honest &#8211; I went there more for my friends&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/examples-of-serious-gaming-in-healthcare\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/171022_14-Kleiner.jpg'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Examples of serious gaming in healthcare<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>If you work in healthcare, you will probably have come across the term &#8220;serious gaming&#8221; over the past few years. 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What exactly does it mean for different sectors and&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/language-technology-project-digi-juf-with-radboud-university\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dubbel-scherm-1-990x660.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Language technology project &#8216;Digi Juf&#8217; with Radboud University<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>Great news, right in Reading and Writing Week: 8D is partnering with the Centre for Language and Speech Technology (CLST) of the Radboud University to develop the &#8216;Digi Juf&#8217;. Digi&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/young-and-old-working-together-with-virtual-reality\/\" class=\"post-card\">\n\n    \t<div class=\"post-img\">\n        \t<img src='https:\/\/8d.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Horizontaal_VR-met-ouderen-990x659.png'>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \t<div class=\"post-body\">\n      \t\t <h5 class=\"titel\">Young and old working together with virtual reality<\/h5>\n       \t\t <div><p>On Thursday, March 10, Stichting Sociaal Goud and 8D Games kicked off the project Young and Old in Motion with Virtual Reality project. Students got to work with the elderly&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right text-right text-red\"><\/i> \n    <div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"block_629f55f85aa6c\" data-block-name=\"kader\" class=\"alignfull bg-secondary\" data-vscode-dir='\/var\/www\/vhosts\/8d.nl\/httpdocs\/wp-content\/themes\/8dgames\/blocks\/kader' data-vscode-file='block.php:76:0'>\n\n    <div class=\"content\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-524f8de7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn more about our social design approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work from a <a href=\"https:\/\/8d.nl\/en\/social-design-method\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-light-color\"><strong>social design perspective<\/strong><\/mark> <\/a>, with co-creation as the central focus. At crucial moments, we validate assumptions and proposals with the target groups: during the preliminary research, as well as throughout the development and implementation of an intervention. At the same time, we value maintaining momentum in the project, making decisions, and ensuring clear and concrete actions. 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