In this interdisciplinary, design-based research project, we will develop future scenarios for the energy transition, create concept sketches and ultimately build prototypes. The MEnergie research project will work within the framework of a so-called Delphi study with experts from various fields who will comment on and evaluate possible future scenarios, including renewable energies, decentralized power supply and digitalization. This method is then combined with design sprints.
Based on the scenarios and the experts’ assessments, communication formats towards / away from / in these scenarios will be developed by the participating KISDs in collaboration with renewable energy students. The finished communication formats will be presented to experts 3 times and then further developed by the students. In three design sprints, the scenarios become more and more concrete products or communication formats, for example an app for the Veedel Energy Game, biogas plants for private households or 3D printing for PV plants. After each sprint, the further developed scenarios and concepts go back to the team of experts for feedback. In the best case, this creates a productive ping-pong between experts and designers.
The KISDs can choose from different scenarios and should include possible target groups in the development of the communication formats. The development of the scenarios and communication formats is interdisciplinary also accompanied by teaching staff from the field of renewable energies.
Core dates:
Kick-offs of the design sprints for ALL students (KISD and CIRE_Cologne Institute for Renewable Energies)
17.10., 7.11., 28.11. (9am-1pm)
Group meeting dates
19.10., 9.11., 30.11. (14-17h)
Group meeting dates
17.10., 07.11., 28.11. (2-5pm).
Pitch and upload:
24.10, 14.11., 05.12. (10am-5pm).
Final workshop with Delphi study expert* team after the :
13.01.24 (analog 10-14)
16.01.24 (digital 14-18)