Tag: Social
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What happens when reading no longer works?
Using Living Without Letters in an inclusive design workshop At first glance, Living Without Letters looks like a board game. There are cards, locations, time tokens, unexpected setbacks and moments of luck. Participants work their way through Rotterdam, trying to secure something remarkably ordinary: a place to live. Yet somewhere between confusion, laughter, hesitation and…
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Visual ethics & design style
The visual language of Living Without Letters has been purposefully developed in relation to the topic and the people it represents. Although the designer has a background in classical drawing techniques through vocational training in fashion and garment design — enriched by years of painting and art practice — this project required a more approachable…
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Interview with Ömer Hünkar
Introduction and Background Ömer Hünkar Ilik (62) migrated from Turkey to the Netherlands at the age of 19. His integration journey began within a Turkish community support system that exemplifies the strength of communal networks. He now dedicates his work to migrant seniors in disadvantaged positions, particularly in areas of poverty, health, and digital exclusion.…
