The Design for Values Institute selected the value Justice for the Annual Theme of 2023-2024. This value highlights the importance of rethinking design and engineering processes, often inspired by experiences from marginalized people.
In the 21st century people encounter rapid change and fast-paced technological development. To make sure that these developments will be beneficial for the planet and the human condition, it is important to design these technologies for values, such as justice.
During the Justice year, several events were organized to learn more about the theme and find out how it can actually be used in practice. This culminated in a large event at the end of the year, where a White Paper on Design for Justice was presented by the Institute.
White Paper: Design for Justice
The institute has published a White Paper on Design for Justice. This document aims to provide an introduction into design for justice for a wide audience. It also demonstrates ongoing research on this topic by the TU Delft community and to contribute to the exchange of relevant knowledge and expertise.
Above that, it includes recommendations on how to foster design for justice. These recommendations are not just relevant for designers, engineers, and academic researchers but also for educators and policy makers.
Thesis Awards: Design for Justice
Fabiana Tomasini Giannini won the thesis awards with her thesis “Balancing Power: Explorations towards a more decolonial Participatory Design process”. She has been chosen by the jury as the most outstanding and relevant thesis for the award.
The runner-ups Daphne van Meggelen and Algirdas Ramonas were also greatly complemented by the jury.
Events on Design for Justice
Throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, several events were organized around the theme of Design for Justice:
Share Fair: Design for Justice
The closing event of the Annual Theme featuring talks from practitioners, academics, interactive workshops and the finale of the thesis awards.
Climate Justice Workshop
Organized in cooperation between Delft Design for Values Institute and TU Delft | The Hague, bringing together researchers, engineers, policymakers and practitioners.
Lectures and Seminars
Various lectures and seminars on energy justice, spatial justice, and justice in AI were held throughout the year.
Working Group Design for Justice
The theme year was steered by a working group consisting of members from various faculties across TU Delft, ensuring an interdisciplinary approach to design for justice.
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Learn more about Design for Justice?
This page reports on the special 2023-2024 theme year on Design for Justice. On our Design for Justice overview page you can find more – and the latest – information on the topic.