Question 1

What if my case isn't fully developed?

Accepted Answer

Even if your case isn't very clear, we highly encourage you to submit your idea. Cases are collected in May, vetted in June, and selected in July. If the idea seems approiate, the case can be selected even if it is vague, as long as it can be developed enough in time for the start of the course (late-August).

Question 2

How many cases will be selected?

Accepted Answer

The number of cases will vary each year. We anticipate around 15 cases will be selected for 2022-2023.

Question 3

​How many students will be in a group?

Accepted Answer

Groups will be comprised of 4-5 students.

Question 4

​Where is the course hosted?

Accepted Answer

The course will be hosted at the AMS Institute located at Gebouw 027W, Kattenburgerstraat 5, 1018 JA Amsterdam. Input sessions, workshops, and presentations will be held at this location.   While students have the ability to work from AMS and host meetings, it is preferred that students work on location as often as possible.

Question 5

When do I need to submit by?

Accepted Answer

May 1st. Due to the number of cases and the need to vet these for Living Lab compatability, all cases need to be submitted on time so there is enough time to review, finalize, and present the cases to the students on time for the start of the course.

Question 6

As a case owner, how much of a time committment is this?"

Accepted Answer

This varies based on group need and what is agreed upon betwen case owner and student group. Typically, one meeting a week plus attending deliverable presentations is the most common time requriement.

Question 7

What is an end product?

Accepted Answer

This varies by case and group. Products range from physical objects (e.g. solar lamps) to digital interfaces (e.g. websites) to documentation (e.g. frameworks and reports).

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submission process.

case criteria and requirements.

case owner timeline.