Spring 2015 – MediaLAB Amsterdam

By silviolorusso June 26th, 2015

Bandjes – Playful Learning

Teens with intellectual disabilities often need extra support in their daily activities. However, when they grow up and leave school they cannot rely any longer on others, such as teachers, mentors and peers to provide them with daily assistance. Bandjes is an educational game through which pupils in special needs education can develop valuable skills they struggle with regularly, like communication and collaboration, while exercising. The game offers a playful way to increase the level of self-reliance, by practicing social skills.

Coach: Loes Bogers – MediaLAB Amsterdam

Partner: Frank Honkoop – Orion

Research partner: Dr. Menno Deen – Lectoraat Games & Play

Thanks to:

Marjolein Duchateau – Orion

Rob Tieben – Idee Brouwerij

By felipeescobar February 17th, 2015

Zilong Li (CN)

I finished my bachelor and master in Environmental Design in DongHua University (Shanghai, China). Now I ‘m a PhD majoring in Design Strategy in Japan. My interests are urban designs, such as architecture, museum interiors, and public designs.

By tamara February 9th, 2015

Michiel Hennekam (NL)

My name is Michiel, student Communication & Multimedia Design. During my internship at MediaLAB I will be working on the Ageing workforce project as a interaction and user experience designer. I’m focussed on learning more about user centered design and creating a meaningful media product.