Civic Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary research group at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Together with students, designers, technology developers, policymakers, (local) governments, academic researchers, and citizens, we explore how design and technology contribute to civic life.
On this page, you will find a complete overview of agenda items from the Civic Interaction Design research group. These range from in-house organized events such as conferences, symposia, lectures, workshops, and courses to presentations by our researchers at external events related to our research.
The experimental project Awe in Immersive Art for Societal Transformation brings together experts from art, design, psychology, digital humanities, and cultural mediation from across Europe to explore how awe experiences in immersive art are created and how they can be scaled for societal transformation.
Step into the future of urban development. We explore the ethical implementation of smart technologies in citizens' urban life within the Human Values for Smarter Cities project.
Explore interactive exhibitions that visualize future scenarios of the energy transition. Understand and discuss the complex impacts with local communities.
The experts of Civic Interaction Design
Martijn de Waal is a Professor leading the Civic Interaction Design Research Group at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS). He has a background in journalism, media studies and practical philosophy. His research focuses on the relationship between digital media and public space, with special interest in civic media and digital placemaking.
Jaz Hee-jeong Choi is an Associate Professor in Civic Interaction Design at the Faculty of Digital Media & Creative Industries (FDMCI). Previously, Choi was the director of the Care-full Design Lab in Melbourne and the Urban Informatics Lab in Brisbane. They are known for their transdisciplinary research, engaging people from diverse backgrounds and interests.
