Many of the societal challenges we address transcend national borders, which is why we actively seek international collaboration. This creates synergy and increases our impact. We have successfully initiated projects within the Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships program and, over the past years, have served as design partner and work package lead in more than twenty-five European consortia. Are you working on a project proposal and looking for partners for an EU call? Contact Sven to discuss how our expertise can strengthen your project. We’re also happy to contribute ideas for project design. Incorporating a design approach into your proposal may be challenging, but it’s absolutely possible!
A successful project with real impact relies on a well-balanced consortium: make sure it includes researchers, domain experts, and representatives from your target audience(s). Need help with this? We’ll gladly connect you with experienced partners from our international network.
We lead work packages in the areas of research and fieldwork, such as data collection through co-design sessions or focus groups. In addition, we have extensive expertise in creative development, ranging from concept development and prototyping to graphic and technical implementation.
What does the target audience need to continue using the project’s results in their daily work or life over the long term? This question cannot be asked too early. As a partner—in any role—we always consider implementability as a key design framework.
8D works as a consortium partner in (research) projects funded by various European programs. This role has developed organically, as our creative solutions and collaborative approach with target audiences align closely with today’s most pressing challenges. These include the digital transition, the energy transition, and the strengthening of democratic and inclusive communities—key themes where the European Union emphasizes the importance of transnational and interdisciplinary collaboration. We are proud to contribute to these efforts!
Spektrum Educational Center Foundation
Chair of Meat Technology and Food Assessment
CEO
Senior Project Management
8D collaborates with experts, innovators, and researchers across more than twenty-five European countries. All skilled professionals eager to share their experience in international collaboration and work together to secure funding for societal projects.
We implement a Gender Equality Plan in line with the European goals for gender equality. With this, we strive for an inclusive and fair working environment for everyone. More information about our policy can be found here.
Schedule a no-obligation consultation with Sven or request our EU brochure for detailed information.
Design-driven research: what is the added value? Successful implementation of research results requires a perfect balance between user, the form of the intervention and the context in which it will be used. When all these elements are well aligned, research results end up where they really make a difference: in the middle of society.
On October 18, 2024, the final conference of the GRACING project took place in Harghita County, Romania. Representing 8D, designer Bas Altenburg and Sven Snoek attended to share our expertise in design thinking and game-based approaches. Our goal: to support heritage professionals in developing sustainable, playful approaches to heritage preservation. The conference showcased five pilot projects that demonstrated how the best practices and e-learning module, to which we contributed, have been put into practice by local heritage professionals.
8D is proud to be part of the Horizon Europe project European Food Fraud Community of Practice: From Outset to Operation (EFF-CoP). The project is led by Professor Saskia van Ruth from the Food Supply Chain Integrity department at the University of Dublin. Together with scientists, regulators, businesses, and other stakeholders, we are working within this project on innovative solutions to combat food fraud.