
PartijenWijzer
ProDemos
DISCIPLINES
Art direction, Editorial, Interaction, Social
Developing an interactive tool to educate citizens and foster engaging discussions on politics
DISCIPLINES
Art direction, Editorial, Interaction, Social
About the installation
Partijenwijzer (The Party Pointer) is a multidisciplinary interactive installation designed to address complex political issues in an accessible and engaging manner.
In response to increasing urban segregation and social media echo chambers, understanding among citizens has diminished, emphasizing the need for improvement. Developed collaboratively by Studio Renate Boere in partnership with ProDemos, the House for Democracy, and the Rule of Law, Partijenwijzer stands as a neutral method in public spaces to inform citizens about politics and stimulate discussions among participants.
About the Design
Studio Renate Boere conceived and designed Partijenwijzer, featuring three large canvases displaying concise statements on ten different political themes. Participants engage by affixing stickers from a provided sheet onto the canvas that align with their views on each statement. Once all choices are made, a machine processes the stickers into a personalized code, generating individualized political affinity advice in the form of a printed receipt.
This innovative approach not only encourages civic engagement but also creates a life-sized infographic illustrating collective viewpoints over time. Additionally, a pocket-sized booklet version of “The PartyPointer” was developed for those who missed the interactive installation at liberation festivals, offering a convenient way to navigate through the themes and calculate one’s political alignment.


“A neutral method in public spaces to inform citizens about politics.”






“The installation processes stickers into a personalized code, offering individualized political advice.”



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Design: Studio Renate Boere
Collaboration partner: ProDemos
Photography: photos 5-8 by Bart van Vliet