My research is all about developing and studying participatory and co-design methods in the urban context. My mission is to increase awareness of which groups are excluded in current participation processes and which methods we should use to involve residents who are often overlooked. I strongly believe this is necessary to address the major challenges of our time (climate change, polarization, big tech) in a way that is fair to all and benefits all groups.

In my current research, I am exploring the use of co-design methods and digital technology in the context of biodiversity. Furthermore, I am systematically studying the workings of co-design in various contexts, outlining the dilemmas of practising these methods and using program theory to understand the relation between aims, activities, and effects of co-design programs.