Creatives Across

03/04/2018

This friday the DSS (Digital Society School) is kicking off a cool event:

DSS Mic Drop #1 - How is Data Changing Society?

Come check it out an be enlightened!

DSS Mic Drop #1 - How is Data Changing Society? The DSS Mic Drops are inspirational, interactive, provocative master classes given by expert researchers and practitioners, on topics that relate to design, tech, societal challenges and how we can make the world a better place by integrating technolog...

08/11/2017

Weeehooooooo! We're enrolled in the Startup in Residence project with our SHHH lamp! We'll bring it to life on the Rembrandtplein. Stay tuned for more updates! Orlando Cabañas Roberto Pizzato Dion Gavriilidis

Startups en gemeenten. Het lijkt een slecht huwelijk van vernieuwing versus regelgeving, maar de gemeente Amsterdam laat een ander geluid horen met acceleratorprogramma Startup in Residence.

12/09/2017

Still some spots left for the this Friday and Saturday!

Want to learn more about Design Thinking?
Want to contribute to solving global challenges?
Want to work in a multi-disciplinary team?

Join in this two day sprint where we'll solve the UNDP's Social Development Goals.

Think fast and register at http://globalgoalsjam.org/amsterdam
:D

Do you have a passion for solving social challenges to improve lives? Join us to in the second edition of the in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where local innovators and creatives will join teams around the world in designing actionable interventions toward achieving the Global Goals.…

14/08/2017

Hey yo!
During the 2015 Social Good Summit, world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. In 109 locations around the world, people discussed these 17 Global Goals and what they would mean for their lives. This year we will take action, once again. We, the United Nations Development Programme, the MediaLAB Amsterdam (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) and Creatives Across, are inviting you to join the 2nd edition of the . Join us to design interventions for the Sustainable Development Goals that matter most to you. Connecting Today, Creating Tomorrow. Let's !
To join the jam, check http://globalgoalsjam.org/

13/06/2017

GREAT NEWS!
We're in the final of the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Awards!

Dion Gavriilidis Roberto Pizzato Orlando Cabañas and Bauke Bakker worked hard, now it's time to shine! We're in the running for.... 10K !!!

If you don't mind this spamming, please cast your vote and help us get funded :D

Sharing is caring, find the project in the link below!

06/06/2017

Excited to see what the geniuses of this semester made? Come to the expo!

15/03/2017

PM if you have a concept you want to explore! Maybe we can help :D We're pitching the SHHH-lamp (http://www.parool.nl/amsterdam/gekleurde-lamp-wijst-cafebezoeker-op-geluidsoverlast~a4321727/) but we'd love you to be creating too! Pitch, pleaaaase

Get the whole picture - and other photos from Makerversity AMS

06/03/2017

YES! We're up for a new session! Did you miss the last session? Not to worry, we're having another : Design Sprints & Design Methods // The MediaLAB Way . Spread the word and join in. Bring your friends, family or anyone that might be interested. We're stoked, see you then and there!

Get your tickets at Eventbrite: https://mlcaintro.eventbrite.com/

06/03/2017

We love plants here in the Studio Hva! Plants love us too.
We'd love to be more green even! Do you love green as well but you can't give enough love to your greens? Bring them over! We're happy to welcome greens from all over. The "plantenasiel" is born!

Bring over your plants you'd like to have a better life, or shoot your questions at Bauke Bakker!

Read more on : http://www.minorondernemerschap.nl/startup-magazine/

13/02/2017

On the 22nd of Feb we're organising a sneak-peak workshop into the Medialab Amsterdam way of working! Always wondered how we work our magic? Get involved!
Intro: Design Sprints & Methods // MediaLAB Amsterdam Style

22/02/2017
7pm
Studio Hva

Eventbrite:
http://bit.ly/2lHiJjk

See you there!

28/11/2016

Waaaaait for it.... "Geduld is een schone zaak" as the dutchies might sometimes express. Team Schiphol from the Medialab Amsterdam is enhancing the waiting experience at the baggage reclaim area at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol! What kind of concepts are at work? Why do people get anxious? What can satisfy their patience? How can it become less boring? Read all about this and their hands-on experiments on their blog right here! http://medialabamsterdam.com/baggage-reclaim/

16/11/2016

Wait, didn't we have a doc somewhere... mmmm where was it, CANT FIND IT!.... Sounds familiar? Abdel-Rahman from the SCREAM TEAM at the Medialab Amsterdam tells us about how they make the world better by figuring out ways to the and prevent ! Follow their blog on http://medialabamsterdam.com/scream-team/ and get involved yo!

14/11/2016

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Granularity, passports of materials and 'the wheel of choice' are keywords in this sprint for team KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at the Medialab Amsterdam. They're designing a smart and sustainable lighting system for the KLM data centre. Shed some light on their blog on http://medialabamsterdam.com/datalighting/ POWER IT UP GUYS!

11/11/2016

Beer-o-clock, stay hydrated y'all! Cheers!

09/11/2016

What do you know about ? The struggle is real! Team Eneco from the Medialab Amsterdam is rethinking the way we use energy on the go. "Modern Energy". You can check their blog on http://medialabamsterdam.com/modern-energy/ and shoot them a question, they know this stuff 360! Stay tuned for the results of this project!

08/11/2016

Have you heard of Hemelswater ? This project came out of the Medialab Amsterdam and now they're in the final of the ! You love beer? You love Medialab Amsterdam? We love YOU if you vote for Hemelswater and support their win! How? Go to www.voordewereldvanmorgen.nl, register (1 sec, seriously) and make your vote count! ALL THE BEST GUYS!
Pavel van Deutekom Brouwerij de Prael Intratuin Amsterdam Dion Gavriilidis

Hemelwater is een van de tien finalisten van de ASN Bank Wereldprijs 2016. Verdient dit initiatief de Publieksprijs? Je kunt tot 16 november je stem uitbreng...

28/10/2016

Our beating heart: The Design Method Toolkit developed by Medialab Amsterdam

14/07/2016

Our video for Medialab Amsterdam and United Nations Development Programme - UNDP initiative.

Rolling out the website soon, STAY TUNED!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyNSYayCIF0&feature=share

The Global Goals Jam is a two day worldwide event full of inspiration and short design sprints. Creative teams with designers and developers use a tailored t...