19 – 26 October – 11.00 – 18.00 hours – DDW expo and events.
A cluster of makerspaces from the Netherlands and Europe is showcased at Stadslab Eindhoven, offering insight into the world of creative inventors, hackers, and makers who share skills in these spaces.
The future of makerspaces is envisioned as a hybrid ecosystem integrated into cities and communities, encompassing various types of creative spaces such as fab labs, art/science labs, fashion tech labs, and artist studios.
The future demands greater self-reliance and sustainable, circular systems to flourish. This is where Open Makerspaces play a crucial role, empowering new generations with the knowledge, skills, and maker mindset needed for resilience.
Makerspaces serve as collaborative hubs where people can learn and create using a variety of tools. They cultivate a culture of community, encouraging innovation and education. Engaging with a makerspace opens doors to new projects and the development of valuable, hands-on skills.
- Makerspaces portfolios and demonstrations of special tools and skills
- Experts present best practices during Meetups
- Students conduct and present research projects
During Dutch Design Week 2024 the exhibition and activities take place in Stadslab Eindhoven, a collaboration of MAD emergent art center and Eindhoven municipality.
Location: Stadslab Eindhoven
Gasfabriek 6, Eindhoven
19 – 26 October – 11.00 – 18.00 hours
Free entrance – Accessible for all
Special Events
ThingsCon Salon – Generative Things
Wednesday October 23 – 16.00 – 18.00 hours
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Makerspaces Unconference – Meetup
Thursday October 24 – 16.00 – 18.00 hours
* Keynote Mitch Altman 16.30 hours
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Research projects Fontys ACE
Crossover Labs – Moral Data Lab
- Backspace team 19 October
BACKSPACE: Experiencing Digital Exclusion
Students investigate to what extent Eindhoven residents are aware of the digital exclusion of the elderly. - Endlich team 22 October
Speed Dating with an AI Persona
Students explore the possibilities of “Silicon Sampling. Silicon sampling uses AI to create synthetic personas that mimic human responses - VD Broek team 22 October
Smart Cities vs. Smart Citizens
What do you personally contribute as a resident to the smart city? How smart are you as a citizen? Through an immersive story, students will confront you with this question. - Daterspace 23 October 11.00 – 15.00 hours
DATERSPACE:
A dating app that lets you swipe on ethical dilemmas surrounding data, allowing your values to shape the city of the future. Your dating choices will make the city smarter and more inclusive.
