Place to Stay: Practising Embedded Design

Embedded design is a creative research initiative that explores the unique character and life of a place through the eyes of designers on the ground. It was initiated by KETTER&Co and Design Academy Eindhoven in Veenhuizen, a former penal colony soon to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The collaboration involved young designers, prisoners, policy-makers, and local authorities and resulted in a revised vision for Veenhuizen that is local and social, shaped in conjunction with stakeholders, and has an impact on visibility and policy.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 136 pages
\n Publication date: 01 August 2021
\n Publisher: Onomatopee
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Embedded design is a powerful approach that gives fresh impetus to an area by exploring the unique character and life of a place through the eyes of designers on the ground. This book documents the work of designers who embedded themselves in and around the former penal colony in Veenhuizen, soon to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It reveals the experience gained and lessons learned, illustrating them with countless design projects and events. This initiative, a blueprint for creative research focused on a particular area, is intended to spur similar projects. Young designers, prisoners, policy-makers, and others joined forces in Veenhuizen, inspired by the unique cultural, historical, landscape, and architectural reality. This lengthy design collaboration was instigated by embedded design pioneer KETTER&Co, and was guided by Design Academy Eindhoven. Together, they examined the challenges of local development in a long-term process that explored the many perspectives on the past and present. Their efforts helped to define a revised vision for Veenhuizen, one that is local and social, that can be experienced, that is shaped in conjunction with stakeholders, and that has an impact on visibility and policy, with energy flowing in many directions. The work resulted in proposals aimed at boosting commercial opportunities and enhancing the sense of community, while also promoting sustainable heritage management and a dynamic awareness of history. In other words: a magnificent challenge to give renewed vitality to this remarkable cultural landscape.

Through numerous interviews and conversations, this book delves into the process of embedded design, exploring the challenges and opportunities it presents. It highlights the importance of collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and sustainable practices in creating meaningful and lasting design interventions. The designers featured in the book share their experiences and insights, providing a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the potential of embedded design to create positive change in communities.

In conclusion, embedded design is a powerful approach that can bring new life and vitality to an area by engaging designers and local communities in a collaborative process. This book showcases the remarkable work of designers who have embedded themselves in and around Veenhuizen, and provides a blueprint for similar projects in other areas. By embracing the unique character and life of a place, embedded design can create meaningful and lasting design interventions that enhance the sense of place, promote sustainable development, and foster a sense of community.

\n Weight: 262g\n
Dimension: 173 x 236 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789493148536\n \n