1. iMinds
Ghent 12/05/2009
Nico Verplancke
Program manager IBBT
2. IBBT approach: 2 lessons
“There is no such thing as a technological
problem”
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3. IBBT approach: 2 lessons
“There is no such thing as a technological
solution”
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4. IBBT approach
Strong user involvement in all research projects
Collaborate with “Creative Industry” in research projects
Introduce (product) designers in research projects, co-
design methodologies
Art&D projects
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8. Art&D
What?
Grant program (1 year, total 225k euro), 4 projects
ongoing
Crossroads between artists, users and ICT researchers
Why?
Give researchers an opportunity for out-of-the-box
cooperation (unique experience and fun!)
Encourage artists to use ICT as a creative instrument
Change perception of ICT
Showcase capabilities of IBBT
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