ROTwijk

Making the neighborhood safer

Making the neighborhood safer

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt (VIK) is an initiative by the Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam Rijnmond, the Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland, and the Gezamenlijke Brandweer. Their focus is on effectively engaging citizens and providing them with actionable insights to support professionals in emergency response and crisis management.

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt (VIK) is an initiative by the Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam Rijnmond, the Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland, and the Gezamenlijke Brandweer. Their focus is on effectively engaging citizens and providing them with actionable insights to support professionals in emergency response and crisis management.

Client

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt (VIK)

Veiligheids Informatie

Knooppunt (VIK)

Role

Researcher

Designer

Service

App design

Tools

Figma

Category

UX / UI Design

Year

2024 - 2024

Client

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt

(VIK)

organics

Role

Researcher

Designer

Service

App design

Digital Design

Tools

Figma

Midjourney

Next.js

Category

UX / UI Design

Brand identity

Year

2024 - 2024

The problem

The problem

The problem

The VIK emphasized that the world is becoming more complex and interconnected, with incidents and disasters having widespread effects beyond their source. Emerging risks evolve rapidly, requiring emergency services to adapt quickly. However, they cannot do this alone. They believe citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring their own safety and that of others.


VIK saw this challenge as an future issue. The central question was: How can we effectively engage citizens and provide them with actionable guidance?

The VIK emphasized that the world is becoming more complex and interconnected, with incidents and disasters having widespread effects beyond their source. Emerging risks evolve rapidly, requiring emergency services to adapt quickly. However, they cannot do this alone. They believe citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring their own safety and that of others.


VIK saw this challenge as an future issue. The central question was: How can we effectively engage citizens and provide them with actionable guidance?

The VIK emphasized that the world is becoming more complex and interconnected, with incidents and disasters having widespread effects beyond their source. Emerging risks evolve rapidly, requiring emergency services to adapt quickly. However, they cannot do this alone. They believe citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring their own safety and that of others.


VIK saw this challenge as an future issue. The central question was: How can we effectively engage citizens and provide them with actionable guidance?

The problem

The VIK emphasized that the world is becoming more complex and interconnected, with incidents and disasters having widespread effects beyond their source. Emerging risks evolve rapidly, requiring emergency services to adapt quickly. However, they cannot do this alone. They believe citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring their own safety and that of others.


VIK saw this challenge as an future issue. The central question was: How can we effectively engage citizens and provide them with actionable guidance?

The solution

The creative solution is a neighborhood app called ROTwijk, a platform where residents can report and view incidents, request help, and access essential resources. The app also provides quick access to emergency numbers and information on various crisis scenarios, focusing on response and community safety.


The long-term goal is to present the app to the Gemeente Rotterdam, encouraging residents to use it for faster disaster prevention. Additionally, it aims to enhance social media management for safety authorities.

The solution

The solution

The creative solution is a neighborhood app called ROTwijk, a platform where residents can report and view incidents, request help, and access essential resources. The app also provides quick access to emergency numbers and information on various crisis scenarios, focusing on response and community safety.


The long-term goal is to present the app to the Gemeente Rotterdam, encouraging residents to use it for faster disaster prevention. Additionally, it aims to enhance social media management for safety authorities.

The creative solution is a neighborhood app called ROTwijk, a platform where residents can report and view incidents, request help, and access essential resources. The app also provides quick access to emergency numbers and information on various crisis scenarios, focusing on response and community safety.


The long-term goal is to present the app to the Gemeente Rotterdam, encouraging residents to use it for faster disaster prevention. Additionally, it aims to enhance social media management for safety authorities.

The creative solution is a neighborhood app called ROTwijk, a platform where residents can report and view incidents, request help, and access essential resources. The app also provides quick access to emergency numbers and information on various crisis scenarios, focusing on response and community safety.


The long-term goal is to present the app to the Gemeente Rotterdam, encouraging residents to use it for faster disaster prevention. Additionally, it aims to enhance social media management for safety authorities.

My role

My role

For this project, I took on multiple roles, including research, concept development, and prototyping. During the research and concept phase, I conducted stakeholder research, surveyed Rotterdam citizens, and created insight cards to identify the root of the problem. In the creation phase, I led the team and was responsible for the visual identity. I designed key interface elements, coordinated tasks among teammates, developed a design system, and refined the prototype, ultimately shaping the final product.

For this project, I took on multiple roles, including research, concept development, and prototyping. During the research and concept phase, I conducted stakeholder research, surveyed Rotterdam citizens, and created insight cards to identify the root of the problem. In the creation phase, I led the team and was responsible for the visual identity. I designed key interface elements, coordinated tasks among teammates, developed a design system, and refined the prototype, ultimately shaping the final product.

For this project, I took on multiple roles, including research, concept development, and prototyping. During the research and concept phase, I conducted stakeholder research, surveyed Rotterdam citizens, and created insight cards to identify the root of the problem. In the creation phase, I led the team and was responsible for the visual identity. I designed key interface elements, coordinated tasks among teammates, developed a design system, and refined the prototype, ultimately shaping the final product.

My role

For this project, I took on multiple roles, including research, concept development, and prototyping. During the research and concept phase, I conducted stakeholder research, surveyed Rotterdam citizens, and created insight cards to identify the root of the problem. In the creation phase, I led the team and was responsible for the visual identity. I designed key interface elements, coordinated tasks among teammates, developed a design system, and refined the prototype, ultimately shaping the final product.

What did I learn?

During the project with, I gained valuable insights and further developed myself as a designer. I took more initiative and actively collaborated with my team, creating plans and monitoring progress. Working in an inspiring environment, such as the fire station, increased my engagement and productivity.


With research, I strengthened my research skills by conducting surveys and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of communication. I learned how to manage stress and balance multiple tasks effectively. Feedback played a crucial role in my growth, teaching me the value of being open to input from others. Lastly, I realized how important it is to regularly reflect on the design challenge and ensure that my ideas continue to align with the overall goal.

What did I learn?

During the project with (VIK), I gained valuable insights and further developed myself as a designer. I took more initiative and actively collaborated with my team, creating plans and monitoring progress. Working in an inspiring environment, such as the fire station, increased my engagement and productivity.


With research, I strengthened my research skills by conducting surveys and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of communication. I learned how to manage stress and balance multiple tasks effectively. Feedback played a crucial role in my growth, teaching me the value of being open to input from others. Lastly, I realized how important it is to regularly reflect on the design challenge and ensure that my ideas continue to align with the overall goal.

During the project with (VIK), I gained valuable insights and further developed myself as a designer. I took more initiative and actively collaborated with my team, creating plans and monitoring progress. Working in an inspiring environment, such as the fire station, increased my engagement and productivity.


With research, I strengthened my research skills by conducting surveys and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of communication. I learned how to manage stress and balance multiple tasks effectively. Feedback played a crucial role in my growth, teaching me the value of being open to input from others. Lastly, I realized how important it is to regularly reflect on the design challenge and ensure that my ideas continue to align with the overall goal.

Client

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt (VIK)

Role

Researcher

Designer

Service

App design

Digital design

Tools

Figma

Midjourney

Next.js

Category

UX / UI Design

Brand Identity

Year

2024 - 2024

ROTwijk

Making the neighborhood safer

Making the neighborhood safer

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt (VIK) is an initiative by the Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam Rijnmond, the Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland, and the Gezamenlijke Brandweer. Their focus is on effectively engaging citizens and providing them with actionable insights to support professionals in emergency response and crisis management.

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt (VIK) is an initiative by the Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam Rijnmond, the Veiligheidsregio Zuid-Holland, and the Gezamenlijke Brandweer. Their focus is on effectively engaging citizens and providing them with actionable insights to support professionals in emergency response and crisis management.

Client

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt (VIK)

Role

Researcher

Designer

Service

App design

Tools

Figma

Category

UX / UI Design

Year

2024 - 2024

Client

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt

(VIK)

organics

Role

Researcher

Designer

Service

App design

Digital Design

Tools

Figma

Midjourney

Next.js

Category

UX / UI Design

Brand identity

Year

2024 - 2024

The problem

The VIK emphasized that the world is becoming more complex and interconnected, with incidents and disasters having widespread effects beyond their source. Emerging risks evolve rapidly, requiring emergency services to adapt quickly. However, they cannot do this alone. They believe citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring their own safety and that of others.


VIK saw this challenge as an future issue. The central question was: How can we effectively engage citizens and provide them with actionable guidance?

The VIK emphasized that the world is becoming more complex and interconnected, with incidents and disasters having widespread effects beyond their source. Emerging risks evolve rapidly, requiring emergency services to adapt quickly. However, they cannot do this alone. They believe citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring their own safety and that of others.


VIK saw this challenge as an future issue. The central question was: How can we effectively engage citizens and provide them with actionable guidance?

The VIK emphasized that the world is becoming more complex and interconnected, with incidents and disasters having widespread effects beyond their source. Emerging risks evolve rapidly, requiring emergency services to adapt quickly. However, they cannot do this alone. They believe citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring their own safety and that of others.


VIK saw this challenge as an future issue. The central question was: How can we effectively engage citizens and provide them with actionable guidance?

The problem

The VIK emphasized that the world is becoming more complex and interconnected, with incidents and disasters having widespread effects beyond their source. Emerging risks evolve rapidly, requiring emergency services to adapt quickly. However, they cannot do this alone. They believe citizens can play a crucial role in ensuring their own safety and that of others.


VIK saw this challenge as an future issue. The central question was: How can we effectively engage citizens and provide them with actionable guidance?

The solution

The creative solution is a neighborhood app called ROTwijk, a platform where residents can report and view incidents, request help, and access essential resources. The app also provides quick access to emergency numbers and information on various crisis scenarios, focusing on response and community safety.


The long-term goal is to present the app to the Gemeente Rotterdam, encouraging residents to use it for faster disaster prevention. Additionally, it aims to enhance social media management for safety authorities.

The solution

The creative solution is a neighborhood app called ROTwijk, a platform where residents can report and view incidents, request help, and access essential resources. The app also provides quick access to emergency numbers and information on various crisis scenarios, focusing on response and community safety.


The long-term goal is to present the app to the Gemeente Rotterdam, encouraging residents to use it for faster disaster prevention. Additionally, it aims to enhance social media management for safety authorities.

The creative solution is a neighborhood app called ROTwijk, a platform where residents can report and view incidents, request help, and access essential resources. The app also provides quick access to emergency numbers and information on various crisis scenarios, focusing on response and community safety.


The long-term goal is to present the app to the Gemeente Rotterdam, encouraging residents to use it for faster disaster prevention. Additionally, it aims to enhance social media management for safety authorities.

The creative solution is a neighborhood app called ROTwijk, a platform where residents can report and view incidents, request help, and access essential resources. The app also provides quick access to emergency numbers and information on various crisis scenarios, focusing on response and community safety.


The long-term goal is to present the app to the Gemeente Rotterdam, encouraging residents to use it for faster disaster prevention. Additionally, it aims to enhance social media management for safety authorities.

My role

For this project, I took on multiple roles, including research, concept development, and prototyping. During the research and concept phase, I conducted stakeholder research, surveyed Rotterdam citizens, and created insight cards to identify the root of the problem. In the creation phase, I led the team and was responsible for the visual identity. I designed key interface elements, coordinated tasks among teammates, developed a design system, and refined the prototype, ultimately shaping the final product.

For this project, I took on multiple roles, including research, concept development, and prototyping. During the research and concept phase, I conducted stakeholder research, surveyed Rotterdam citizens, and created insight cards to identify the root of the problem. In the creation phase, I led the team and was responsible for the visual identity. I designed key interface elements, coordinated tasks among teammates, developed a design system, and refined the prototype, ultimately shaping the final product.

For this project, I took on multiple roles, including research, concept development, and prototyping. During the research and concept phase, I conducted stakeholder research, surveyed Rotterdam citizens, and created insight cards to identify the root of the problem. In the creation phase, I led the team and was responsible for the visual identity. I designed key interface elements, coordinated tasks among teammates, developed a design system, and refined the prototype, ultimately shaping the final product.

My role

For this project, I took on multiple roles, including research, concept development, and prototyping. During the research and concept phase, I conducted stakeholder research, surveyed Rotterdam citizens, and created insight cards to identify the root of the problem. In the creation phase, I led the team and was responsible for the visual identity. I designed key interface elements, coordinated tasks among teammates, developed a design system, and refined the prototype, ultimately shaping the final product.

What did I learn?

During the project with, I gained valuable insights and further developed myself as a designer. I took more initiative and actively collaborated with my team, creating plans and monitoring progress. Working in an inspiring environment, such as the fire station, increased my engagement and productivity.


With research, I strengthened my research skills by conducting surveys and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of communication. I learned how to manage stress and balance multiple tasks effectively. Feedback played a crucial role in my growth, teaching me the value of being open to input from others. Lastly, I realized how important it is to regularly reflect on the design challenge and ensure that my ideas continue to align with the overall goal.

What did I learn?

During the project with (VIK), I gained valuable insights and further developed myself as a designer. I took more initiative and actively collaborated with my team, creating plans and monitoring progress. Working in an inspiring environment, such as the fire station, increased my engagement and productivity.


With research, I strengthened my research skills by conducting surveys and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of communication. I learned how to manage stress and balance multiple tasks effectively. Feedback played a crucial role in my growth, teaching me the value of being open to input from others. Lastly, I realized how important it is to regularly reflect on the design challenge and ensure that my ideas continue to align with the overall goal.

During the project with (VIK), I gained valuable insights and further developed myself as a designer. I took more initiative and actively collaborated with my team, creating plans and monitoring progress. Working in an inspiring environment, such as the fire station, increased my engagement and productivity.


With research, I strengthened my research skills by conducting surveys and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of communication. I learned how to manage stress and balance multiple tasks effectively. Feedback played a crucial role in my growth, teaching me the value of being open to input from others. Lastly, I realized how important it is to regularly reflect on the design challenge and ensure that my ideas continue to align with the overall goal.

Client

Veiligheids Informatie Knooppunt (VIK)

Role

Researcher

Designer

Service

App design

Digital design

Tools

Figma

Midjourney

Next.js

Category

UX / UI Design

Brand Identity

Year

2024 - 2024