Material explorations and participatory research for complex everyday realities

'Material explorations and participatory research for complex everyday realities’ 
investigates how transdisciplinary and participatory design, guided by a broad notion of 
care, can address complex everyday realities our society faces. We explore how hands-on material explorations and collaborative making processes generate profound 
insights into 'wicked problems' such as those related to aging, mental health and social 
inequality. The primary aim is to collaboratively design and research enabling tools, 
innovative methods and new theoretical frameworks that empower affected individuals 
and their communities. By actively involving diverse stakeholders, from experts to those 
with lived experience, we bridge knowledge gaps and demonstrate the transformative 
potential of creative practice. 
A current research track in our research program focuses on supporting people with 
palliative care needs, using material exploration to facilitate meaningful interactions 
with their significant others.