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?? On World Sustainable Transport Day, let's reimagine our urban journeys! At Chemistry Team, our research (part of a bigger research project from Responsible Sensing Lab?AMS Institute, City of Amsterdam Smart Mobility and experts from ESDiT Research Programme consortium), revealed exciting possibilities for navigation apps to revolutionize city travel. For instance that the majority of the participants (citizens of Amsterdam) were open to actively choose other options than "fastest" or "shortest", for a better urban environment. Where (personal) values like safety or sustainability can positively steer navigation decisions, as long as users are allowed to keep their autonomy in balancing personal needs with societal impact. Our findings show that thoughtful UX design can drive sustainable behavior change. By offering clear impact reporting and multiple route options, we empower citizens to make informed choices that enhance city liveability. But let's think beyond navigation apps. Like car-sharing schemes that reduce individual ownership or the "E-Lympic" filling station, Amsterdam is building?together with TotalEnergies and Pon. Shifting from classic, fuel focussed solutions, to a pioneering mobility hub, bringing together various innovative mobility solutions under one roof. As UX professionals, we have the power to shape a more sustainable future. How are you designing for greener urban mobility? Share your innovations! #SustainableTransport #UXforGood Marek Kruszel Thijs Turel Fabian Geiser Jop Pék Julia Hermann Kathrin Bednar Eduardo Green Susanne van Gelder

Chemistry is excited to have been part of the Mitsubishi Jisho Design Asia team as public engagement consultants for the North-South Corridor masterplan RFP Stage 2! What a rewarding journey it has been with the multidisciplinary team, putting together a vision and plan for the groundbreaking 21.5km multi-modal transport corridor ??♂?????

With COP29 wrapping up today, significant progress has been made on reaching the ultimate goal of halving global emissions this decade.?But there is still a ton of work to do for organisations and companies around the globe to become more sustainable, so let's put our money where our mouth is. In practice however, sustainability managers are facing significant challenges in steering their companies towards a more sustainable future. Research shows (1,2) that 68% of sustainability managers struggle to motivate and activate their teams to fully embrace sustainability initiatives. This resistance can significantly hinder progress towards corporate sustainability goals. It turns out Gamification is a?powerful tool to overcome these challenges. Studies (3,4) have validated the potential of gamification to improve motivation, engagement, and interaction in various settings, including sustainability efforts. By setting clear goals, providing rewards, and creating challenges, gamification encourages users to engage more deeply with sustainability concepts. This inspired us to partner with the Circle Economy Foundation to develop the Circular Edition of our BossUp! innovation game! By integrating game elements into sustainability?interventions, this playful approach turns complex sustainability concepts into fun, interactive experiences that resonate with employees at all levels. Your team will be able to: ? Learn more about sustainability in an engaging format ? Rise up and out of conventional thinking patterns ? Develop a?sustainability mindset?across functions ? Boost engagement and?inspire positive action Ready to give?your sustainability efforts a big boost? Then let's schedule a BossUp session together. DM us here and we'll get in touch with more details. References: 1 Journal of Cleaner Production,?Encouraging sustainability in the workplace, 2015 2 Hui-Yun Hou, RSM Erasmus University,?Explore the challenges of employee engagement in business sustainability transition: a CS(R) manager perspective, 2019 3 Management Decision,?Continuous learning at work, power of gamification, 2023 4 Harvard Business Review,?How Gamification Can Boost Employee Engagement, 2024 #GreenerTogether?#COP29 #CircularEconomy #Gamification #Gamedesign #Innovation

On International Children's Day, we're reflecting on our journey of applying Human-Centred Design (HCD) beyond applications in developed economies to address some of the world's most pressing challenges affecting children. While HCD is often associated with developing solutions for consumer markets, our work with UNICEF proves its power in addressing critical challenges in low resource environments. In regions where children face the harsh realities of climate change, displacement, and conflict, UNICEF's dedicated teams work tirelessly to ensure every child has access to essential services like immunisation and nutrition. Through our capacity-building programs, we've supported passionate individuals from across the impact and NGO continuum in applying HCD approaches to overcome local barriers and create lasting impact. In the slides we've shared some of the key takeaways we've uncovered in this journey. To the incredible UNICEF teams that we've had the privilege to work with across East Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa - your unwavering commitment to protecting children's futures is inspiring. Michelle Dynes Francine Ganter Restrepo Amaya Gillespie Goicoechea, PhD Fabrice Laurentin Sitora Shokamolova Etienne Reussner Meriam Erraoui Armand ATANGANA OWONA, MPH Mai Zalkha Neha Kapil Muna Sultan and many others. #InternationalChildrensDay #SocialImpact #HumanCentredDesign #UNICEF #GlobalDevelopment #Innovation #DesignForGood

?? Sustainability starts with small shifts—are you ready to make an impact? COP29 just kicked off, so we reached out to our team for their tips on actionable ways to turbocharge our shift towards more sustainable living. Swipe through the carousel to explore ways you can embrace sustainability—without the overwhelm! Every action, no matter how small, can create a ripple effect. Let’s rethink how we live, invest, and consume for a more sustainable future. What small changes are you making to be more eco-conscious? Share with us below! ?? #COP29 #Sustainability #EcoLiving #ImpactInvesting #CircularEconomy

?? Unlock the Power of Gamification in Design! ?? Gamification can transform how users engage with your products and services, making even the most challenging tasks fun, rewarding, and motivating. From mental health to productivity, gamification can encourage habit-building, increase retention, and create deeper connections with your audience. According to UNICEF, 73% of adolescents needed mental health support during COVID-19 ??. Yet, 40% didn’t seek help. How can we make mental health support more engaging and accessible? Gamification is one solution that transforms passive experiences into interactive journeys, keeping users engaged and motivated. In this carousel, we’re sharing key insights and actionable tips on how to incorporate gamification into your designs, inspired by our work on Myloh—a mental health app that uses gamification to support young people on their mental health journeys. https://lnkd.in/e62NQpCQ Gamification isn’t just about making things fun—it’s about building engagement and creating real value for your users. ?? Ready to level up your designs with gamification? Swipe through the carousel for practical tips to get started! #Gamification #UXDesign #ProductDesign #UserEngagement #DesignThinking #MentalHealth #Myloh #DesignInspiration #GamifiedDesign

?? COP29 starts next week! There are still many obstacles to overcome, coupled with the complexity of finding common ground across often divergent needs and agendas. But the fact remains the decisions we make today?will be critical, not only for the survival of our planet but also for the success and resilience of organisations across the board. Navigating these challenges demands a new kind of leadership— bold, inclusive, and ready to take smart risks for a sustainable future. This is what inspired our?Leadership for Sustainability course. Designed from the ground up to help you build practical skills in driving sustainable innovation. Are you driven to learn how to embed sustainability into business strategy, tackle complex challenges and inspire change from within? ?? Join us now and start transforming tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/eMK7hZyw #COP29 #LeadershipForSustainability #SustainableBusiness #CircularEconomy #FutureOfLeadership #ChemLAB

Chemistry is thrilled to be part of #AlterCOP29, a remote alternative to COP29-Azerbaijan! Join Theresa Chua at the Circular Transformation masterclass on 12 November to find out how you can take actionable steps to drive the shift toward a circular economy ?? Get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/gFm5Air6

?? Ready to revolutionize your business for a sustainable future? Join our 3-day Circular Design Sprint! Unlock the power of the Circular Economy and transform your business practices: ?? Learn world-class circular business models and design principles ?? Uncover inefficiencies in your current value chain ?? Develop an actionable roadmap for green transformation Perfect for: ?? Business Owners seeking sustainable transformation ?? Designers creating eco-friendly products and services ?? Product Managers with deep knowledge of their company's offerings ?? Date: 3, 4, 5 Dec 2024 ?? Location: Singapore Institute of Management ??? Register Now:?https://lnkd.in/ejfFTMRW Don't miss this opportunity to lead in sustainable innovation! The CIRCO methodology has already empowered numerous companies across various sectors worldwide. Be next! #CircularEconomy #SustainableBusiness #Innovation #Workshop #chemlab

Play isn’t another thing to do. It’s another way to do things. Thank you Ben Lai and team from the LEGO Group’s Creative Play Lab for hosting our Singapore team in your space! We got to see how their team explores Learning through Play and even got to revisit our favourite childhood memories of playing. Of course, no visit to Lego is complete without actually playing with some Lego. Through Lego building exercises, we definitely reignited some of our child-like curiosity and exploration. We also learnt about the 5 key characteristics of unlocking playful learning - joyful, meaningful, socially interactive, actively engaging and iterative. These principles are aligned with what we too advocate for at chem.lab. Looking forward to creating more playful adventures ahead! #SeriousPlay #Gamification #LearningthroughPlay