Tracks
When deciding to follow the minor of the Garage, you can choose between the Applied Research Track, or the Design Thinking Track. But how do they differ?
Applied Research track
The Applied Research track focusses on research assignments that require deep exploration of a specific subject, including conducting research and collecting data. Projects are provided by internal HZ research groups. Students work individually, in pairs or in groups of 3 on a project. Ideally, students spend one day a week with the internal research group and the remaining days at the Garage office, working from home, or other workspaces.
Design Thinking track
Students choosing the Design Thinking track will work on projects addressing specific problems that need innovative and practical solutions. This can be products, services, experiences or processes. The projects are provided by external commissioners, such as regional organizations, businesses, entrepreneurs or municipalities. Students work in teams of three to five. In addition, students work on two projects simultaneously and use our Design Thinking toolkit as the project group’s major companion throughout the weeks.
Coaching is being offered for students of both tracks. All HZ Studio students can make use of the facilities in the Garage, such as being part of social activities, the wellbeing program and the open-plan office, located in the HZ Tower in Vlissingen.