Science and nature our fascination.
Art and design our tool.
Symbiose is a design and research studio focused on improving the future for people and the planet. We are fascinated by science and nature, while using art and design as our tool. Our work aims to activate people, transform decision making, encourage responsible innovation and propose new paths forward. You can find our work in both art exhibitions and scientific magazines.
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Speculative design
Reimagining possibilities, questioning assumptions, and shaping future narratives.
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Ethical design
Projects with a primary focus on ethical implications and responsible innovation.
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Design research
Gaining new insights on complex topics by using design as a research tool.
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Exhibitions and museums
Interactive installations for exhibitions and museums, fostering public dialogue.
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Strategy and consultancy
Supporting companies with responsible decision-making and policies.
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Lectures and talks
Compelling ideas and perspectives at the art, technology, and society intersection.
Work with us
How to ethically develop and implement emerging technologies? Should we use genetic engineering to prevent diseases – or to increase our intelligence? How to live with regenerative implants that merge with body tissue? Should we develop lab-created hybrid species if bees go extinct? It’s these types of questions that form the basis of our projects.
We work with scientists, researchers, policymakers, governments, institutions and companies to explore the impact of societal developments and new technologies. This leads to crucial insights that help to make better-informed decisions and policies today for a desired future. The result of our design-oriented services includes many forms such as interactive installations, performances, film, games and digital visualizations.
Partners and clients
- UMC Utrecht
- INKplant
- Stratasys
- Utrecht University
- Erasmus Medical Center
- UMC Utrecht
- HKU
- Bibliotheek Utrecht
- SIDN Fund
- Dutch Research Council (NWO)
- Impact at the Core
- Tetem
- Medtronic
- Health Innovation School
Media coverages
- VPRO
- AD (Baby Builder)
- Trouw
- Brainport Eindhoven
- World Design Embassies (interview)
- NPO Innovatie
- BNR Radio
- NRC (Intimate Implant)
- De Gelderlander
- RTV Utrecht
- Zorgvisie (Art & Genomics)
- Stichting Toekomstbeeld der Techniek
- Kunstzone
- New Scientist
- WDE (Intimate Implant)
- Future Affairs
- AD (Intimate Implant)
- De Stentor
- Amazing Erasmus
- Dutch Health Hub
- DUIC
- Zorgvisie (Intimate Implant)
- Toekomst van het lichaam (book)
- Trends in Biotechnology
- NRC (interview)
- AVROTROS
Exhibitions and talks
- Dutch Design Week ‘20, ‘21, ‘23
- Museum de Fundatie
- Ars Electronica
- Springplank
- International Documentary Film Festival
- Imagine Film Festival
- Betweter Festival
- UMC Research Day
- Embassy of Health
- HKU X
- Foundation We Are
- DNA-lab dag
- ON the LINE
- Bibliotheek Utrecht
- Manifestations
- Bildung Academie
- Technical University of Madrid
- Innovation for Health
- SPUI25
- Master of Health Business Administration
- Netherlands School of Public & Occupational Health
- Public Communication of Science and Technology
- Health Hub Utrecht
- Dutch Health Week