About us
Bright is a research and development laboratory for our surroundings. We are experts in exploring the impact of major transitions on spatial planning and society and translating complex issues into impactful strategies, spatial interventions, and new narratives.
We support local, regional, and national governments, (public-)private organizations, knowledge institutes, cultural institutions, and local communities when facing the complexity of today’s spatial development. We are often the initiators of these collaborations.
Through observations, projects, and prototypes we build and develop the knowledge and insight that is necessary to move forward. The outcomes of our activities are never a given but part of the exploration. With every project, we determine what product makes the most impact. This ranges from publication to exhibition, from serious game to manifesto, and from building design to public space intervention.
The diverse nature of our projects and products requires a diverse team of dedicated researchers/designers. Our team members have backgrounds in architecture, urbanism, product design, interaction design, and ceramics.
Working on complex urban issues requires cross- and interdisciplinary collaboration. Therefore, we often partner with other design and consultancy studios, NGOs, experts, artists, organizers, and educators.
Team
Bright was founded in 2017 by Thijs van Spaandonk and Gerjan Streng, and is part of The Cloud Collective. Now, Bright is composed of Thijs van Spaandonk, Gerjan Streng, Lotte de Koning, Giulia D’Addario, Karim Jaspers, Ruby Schaap, and Miriam van Eck.