Design for social cohesion

Design to reduce polarization - A design intervention to increase social cohesion

Master thesis (2017)

Authors

M.L.J. Klunder Industrial Design Engineering

Contributors

P.P.M. Hekkert (mentor)
R. Bendor (mentor)
Faculty
Industrial Design Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
Copyright: Campus only © 2017 Mariëtte Klunder
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Published Date

24-10-2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

Abstract

This country will be hugely polarized by 2050, if we do not act. The focus of the public debate is shifting towards differences between groups and people. Politicians exploit popular sentiment for their own success, they polarize in an attempt to give every group a voice. If we keep repeating and emphasizing our differences, it becomes a self-fullling prophecy. This project aims to counteract these developments by showing people commonalities beyond what they can see so they will recognize unity in diversity. It is only a social cohesion warm up a next design should focus on appreciating diversity.

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