Delft University of Technology
Contextmapping education and research
Contextmapping is developed at the TU Delft, Studiolab. Contextmapping is taught in several courses and a group of researchers works on contextmapping related questions. Visit the studiolab website to get more info, but also to download publications, templates, case studies etc.
Hogeschool Utrecht
Co-design research group
www.research.hu.nl/Kenniscentra/Technologie-en-Innovatie/Co-Design.aspx
Muzus
User centred design agency
Muzus is a design agency based in The Hague, The Netherlands. Muzus is founded by the two sisters Kistemaker, both graduates from Industrial Design Engineering in 2007 and trained in contextmapping. Muzus creates products and services by providing insight in the world and motivations of people. Contextmapping is the foundation of their design approach. By creating empathy for users in an inspiring way, facts come to life and solutions become valuable.
ContextQueen
Consultancy in design research
Froukje is an independent design researcher since 2006. She partners with freelancers and several agencies to create teams that fit the project best. She is specialized in conducting contextmapping and involving users and other stakeholders in innovation processes. She conducts design research herself, consults companies and coaches teams to conduct design research themselves.