Flight Case 2024: A Journey to Japan
From 22 July – 3 August, 20 IDE master students, 8 committee members from the ID Study Association, assistant professor Rebecca Price, and professor Gerd Kortuem travelled to Japan for a unique learning experience. The group worked on cases for three global companies, Sony, NHK Spring, and Sekisui, each of which provided its own distinct challenges and insights.
This year’s Flight Case offered a deep dive into designing for and within different cultural contexts, highlighting the importance of adaptability and the value industrial designers bring to the table. Beyond the professional experience, the itinerary also included climbing Mount Fuji and exploring Japan’s renowned cuisine and rich cultural heritage.
About Flight Case
Flight Case is a yearly international summer programme organised by the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering of the Delft University of Technology. The programme aims to connect companies with 28 carefully selected master students and two leading researchers in Industrial Design Engineering. They team up with various companies to tackle their challenges and to create dynamic and innovative solutions as well as lasting connections for future collaborations. This experience consists of two main periods: an in-depth research preparation in The Netherlands and an action phase at the corporation location.