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“Doing science for society leads us to the question: what kind of society do we envision and want to support through science? We have to take an ethical stance.”
Research profile
Caroline Hummels is Full Professor in Design and Theory for Transformative Qualities. She is leading the Participatory Health and Wellbeing section of the Interdepartmental Strategic Area of Health, and is thought leader of Smart Societies within the TU/e Smart Cities Research program. Hummels has a background in industrial design. She uses design to research how the aesthetic qualities of materiality and interaction can transform and elevate personal and social ethics and related behavior. She uses embodied being-in-the-world theories to support transformative practices, mainly in the areas of resilience and wellbeing.
Hummels is a founder of the Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction (TEI) conference and a member of its steering committee. She is a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Design, chairman of MU Artspace, member of the advisory board of the Dutch Design Week and founder of the Studio for Transformative Practices in the Designhuis.
Academic background
Caroline Hummels holds cum laude MSc and PhD degrees in Industrial Design from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). After obtaining her PhD in 1993, she took a position as Assistant Professor in the Form Theory group at TU Delft. In 2006, she moved to Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) to take the position of Associate Professor in the Designing Quality in Interaction group and later of Full Professor. At TU/e, she also served as Director of Education of the Industrial Design department and, to this day, of Theme Leader of Participatory Health and Well-being. She is also owner of and designer at ID-dock design, research and advice center, supporting companies with creative and innovative methods and tools.
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Research Output
A framework designing for story sharing of the elderly: from design opportunities to concept selection
Li, C., Hu, J., Hengeveld, B. & Hummels, C., 2020, Intelligent Human Systems Integration - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration IHSI 2020: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems. Ahram, T., Karwowski, W., Vergnano, A., Leali, F. & Taiar, R. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 810-815 6 p. (Advances in intelligent systems and computing book series; vol. 111).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic
Facilitating intergenerational storytelling for older adults in the nursing home: a case study
Li, C., Hu, J., Hengeveld, B. J. & Hummels, C. C. M., 4 Mar 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
Supporting intergenerational memento storytelling for older adults through a tangible display: a case study
Li, C., Hu, J., Hengeveld, B. J. & Hummels, C. C. M., 25 Jan 2020, (Accepted/In press) In : Personal and Ubiquitous Computing. p. 1-25 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
Augmenting public reading experience to promote care home residents' social interaction
Kang, K., Hu, J., Hengeveld, B. & Hummels, C., 4 Jun 2019, TVX 2019 - Proceedings of the 2019 ACM International Conference on Interactive Experiences for TV and Online Video. New York: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 184-192 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Co-refining interactive systems with older adults from function, form and interaction
Kang, K., Hu, J., Hengeveld, B. J., Frens, J. W. & Hummels, C. C. M., Nov 2019, Research perspective in the ear of transformations : conference proceedings of the Academy for Design Innovation Management. Bohemia, E., Gemser, G. & Fain, N. (eds.). London: Academy for Design Innovation Management, p. 28-39Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
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Prizes
Frits Top 50 most influential women
Caroline C.M. Hummels (Recipient), 10 Jun 2013
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
Activities
Research transformation through embodied design
Caroline C.M. Hummels (Speaker)19 Oct 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
Strategy Systemic change
Caroline C.M. Hummels (Organiser)30 Aug 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Scientific
Brabant als impactorganisatie
Caroline C.M. Hummels (Organiser)27 Jun 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Scientific
How to create long-term impact? or how to dare hiking off the beaten path
Caroline C.M. Hummels (Speaker)19 Jun 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Scientific
Ander Leven
Caroline C.M. Hummels (Organiser)5 Jun 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Scientific
Courses
Press / Media
-Eindhoven University of Technology: Data as material for product design
Joep W. Frens & Caroline C.M. Hummels
26/02/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Lecturers get millions to improve education
23/04/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
NWO funding for six Impact Program projects to improve youth resilience
25/07/17
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
How design can build a bridge between politics and the public
17/12/14
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Student theses
Acoustic clouds
Author: de Jong, F., 30 Apr 2011Supervisor: Hummels, C. (Supervisor 1)
Student thesis: Master
Buur Natuur
Author: Klerks, G., 2018Supervisor: Hummels, C. C. (Supervisor 1)
Student thesis: Master
Design for increased engagement to Household energy usage: the virtual energy frame
Author: Meijering, X., 31 Jan 2017Supervisor: Hummels, C. (Supervisor 1)
Student thesis: Master
Designing a navigation system for the fire fighter of the future
Author: Visser, T., 31 Aug 2007Supervisor: Eggen, J. (Supervisor 1), Frens, J. (Supervisor 2), Hummels, C. (Supervisor 2), Hu, J. (Supervisor 2) & Appleby, R. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
DIYData
Author: Hendrix, J., Jun 2018Supervisor: Bekker, M. (Supervisor 1) & Hummels, C. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Bachelor