Utrecht Creative Community (UCC) is a collaborative network of cultural and creative professionals, organisations, and educational institutions in the Utrecht region. Its mission is to make lifelong learning and professional development accessible to freelancers, SMEs, and flexible workers in the creative sector. UCC provides resources such as workshops, funding opportunities, and networking events through its online platform. By conducting ongoing research into the sector’s needs and challenges, UCC develops targeted tools and programs. Supported by the Utrecht Talent Alliance and funded by the Province of Utrecht and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, UCC aims to foster a healthy and inclusive creative ecosystem.
Two UCC partners aim to collaborate within this CYANOTYPES pilot:
Fundamentals Academy, based in Utrecht, is a design institute and community that bridges education and the professional world. Together with Nimeto, a creative VET organisation, they aim to develop a social design hub in which students and makers can learn design skills, practical innovative work processes and collaborative skills to be able to work on societal challenges. Fundamentals Academy and Nimeto want to use the CYANOTYPES Framework, concepts and materials to create their collaborative design hub and its learning programs.
Pilot Lead: HKU University of the Arts Utrecht (Netherlands)
HKU serves as the coordinator of the CYANOTYPES project, orchestrating a consortium of twenty European partners dedicated to enhancing skills development within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). Their leadership focuses on creating educational modules that address the rapidly evolving needs of creative professionals, ensuring that artists and designers are equipped with relevant competencies for the future.
By spearheading this initiative, HKU plays a pivotal role in shaping a blueprint for learning methods that support the adaptability and growth of creative sectors across Europe. Their efforts aim to foster a resilient and innovative CCI landscape, responsive to societal changes and technological advancements.
Website: https://www.hku.nl
Contact: Lotte Timmermans, lotte.timmermans@hku.nl
“Creativity is not just a skill; it is a form of agency. The world is changing quickly, and we need frameworks that anticipate change.”
— David Crombie, CYANOTYPES Project Coordinator
Take the challenge: Run a CYANOTYPES Pilot
The CYANOTYPES team invites networks and institutions to take the next step. Lead the transformation by testing and adapting the CYANOTYPES Framework in your own context through tailored Open Pilots.
Start by exploring the CYANOTYPES Toolkit, a practical resource offering frameworks, cards, and templates to guide your organisation through its own journey of unlearning and relearning.
If you are interested in piloting the CYANOTYPES Framework, register here. CYANOTYPES partners will get in touch with you.
Discover examples from partner pilots and scenarios that may help you design your own pilot:
Read updated practical information of the CYANOTYPES Framework:
