Summer School Meaningful Encounters
August 24 – 27, Delft We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Social Design Summer School.
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Social Design Summer School. This unique educational opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in social design methodologies and integrate them into your own (design) practices.
Throughout this four-day course, you will work on a project to be showcased at the Dutch Design Week (DDW). Together with us, you’ll focus on components an installation for DDW 2026. Join us to explore what makes encounters meaningful, learn how to facilitate such interactions, and contribute to creating positive social change.
Muzus is known for creating eye-catching installations and exhibits at the DDW. Between Signals and Meaningful Encounters are two of them. We believe in the magic of co-creation. By bringing together creative minds and fostering collaboration, we transform ideas into powerful concepts together.
About this event
Creating positive social change
Social design is a powerful tool for creating positive social change. It addresses critical societal challenges, promotes inclusivity and sustainability, empowers communities, and drives solutions centered around the needs of the target audience. By integrating social design principles into various aspects of society, we can build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future. Because of this, we see social design becoming more important for all design disciplines.
Meaningful encounters are at the heart of social design. But what defines a meaningful encounter beyond the screen? When can it truly exist, and what is required to facilitate one?
Join our Summer School to explore the concept of meaningful encounters from diverse perspectives and enhance your understanding of social design.
What you will get and learn
Elevate your work
- Apply social design principles using various design methodologies (Contextmapping, Reseach Through Design, Roaring Reporter, Design Thinking)
- Learn how to have meaningful encounters with strangers in order to elevate your work
- Sensemaking (analysing) of meaningful conversations
- Create concepts and prototypes based on the needs of the people you’ve talked to
- Learn how to have meaningful encounters with your prototype
- Grow your network
- Earn a certificate after successfully completing the Summer School
- Receive a ticket for DDW 2026
- Join our Muzus tour at DDW 2026
Reserve your seat now by sending an email to Emmy academy(at)muzus.nl Join our summer school to elevate your design career with a Social Design perspective, incorporating the voice of your target audience into your work.
Collaborate with Muzus and other design disciplines to expand your network and work alongside Muzus’ designers for guidance.
This inspiring week promises a concrete result, pushing you out of your comfort zone, engaging in meaningful conversations, and gaining fresh perspectives.
It’s an inspiring and fun week, with the Dutch Design Week as a cherry on top.
Practical information
Become part of DDW 2026
Location: Muzus headquaters in Delft
When: August 24 – 27, 9:30 – 17:00. Vegetarian lunch included
Costs: €850 Early bird (apply before June 15), regular fee: €950 incl. tax
Who: Designers and other professionals who want to elevate their career
Language: English (Dutch is welcome)
We have a limited amount of spots available.
Please note that the event will only take place if a minimum of 5 people register.
Claim your spot by sending an email to Emmy academy(at)muzus.nl
Who is Muzus?
Beacons of the Dutch Design Week
Muzus is a Social Design agency specializing in complex social issues.
We are well known for our creative research approach, the concepts and experiential products we create and the course we teach at TU Delft.
We immerse ourselves in the lives of our target audience, visualizing their stories into clear insights, and innovate with smart concepts and services for a positive impact on society.
Muzus is beacon of the Dutch Design Week.
