A process in motion.
CAnDI is a research initiative from CADR at HOWEST Brugge, University of Applied Sciences, exploring how AI can be integrated meaningfully into the design process — across spatial design, mixed experience design, graphic design and architecture.
We document the work honestly, mid-process: workflows and principles over exact data, with proofs of concept the team can adopt today.
Three disciplines,
one research group.
Sander van Bellegem
TA/MXD Toegepaste Architectuur - Mixed Experience Design sander.van.bellegem@howest.be
Willem Roose
OOG Digitale Vormgeving - Online en Offline Graphic Design Willem.roose@howest.be
Ruben Van de Walle
TA/ABO Toegepaste Architectuur - Architecturaal & Bouwkundig Ontwerp Ruben.van.de.walle@howest.be
Our research group is part of CADR at Howest University of Applied Sciences.
CADR brings together expertise from three creative disciplines:
This interdisciplinary environment allows us to explore AI from visual, spatial and experiential perspectives.
We explore AI through:
- 01Design process mapping
- 02Workflow development
- 03Proofs of concept
- 04Tool evaluations
- 05Educational experiments
- 06Industry collaboration
The CAnDI Design Process Platform was created for emerging designers, design students, and professionals looking to integrate AI into their workflow and make their design process more efficient, informed and reflective.
Rather than focusing solely on tools, we focus on where and how AI can support specific activities throughout the design process.
The framework presented on this platform draws inspiration from the design methodologies used within Architecturaal & Bouwkundig Ontwerp, Mixed Experience Design, and Online & Offline Graphic Design at Howest University of Applied Sciences, as well as professional workflows gathered from industry practice and personal design processes.
For AI tools and resources, we collaborate with AIUpdate.be — our companion platform for discovering, testing and comparing AI tools.
Have you conducted interesting research, experiments, or developed workflows related to AI in the creative industries? We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch and help us expand the platform.
The visual identity and branding of the CAnDI Design Process Platform were created by Willem Roose.
The CAnDI Design Process Platform was designed and developed by Sander van Bellegem for the CAnDI Research Initiative.
The CAnDI Research Initiative was funded through a PWO Sprint research grant at Howest University of Applied Sciences.