N. Tromp

Dr. N. Tromp is a researcher at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specifically within the Society, Culture and Critique group. With over 46 research outputs spanning from 2003 to 2025, Tromp has established expertise in social design, systemic design, and design for societal transitions.

• Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
• Society, Culture and Critique research group
• Active researcher with publications through 2025

Tromp's research focuses on how design can address complex societal challenges. Their work spans multiple domains including sustainable food systems, mental healthcare innovation, and public sector design. The research demonstrates a consistent interest in understanding how design interventions can facilitate behavior change and support societal transitions. Tromp has developed frameworks for social design, including the 'Five components of social design' unified framework that has gained significant academic attention with 19 citations.

Analysis of Tromp's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on transition design, particularly in food systems and protein transition. The work combines systems thinking with practical design interventions, often addressing sustainability challenges through adaptable consumption models and reframing techniques. There's also a notable thread of research connecting design with mental healthcare, including studies on voice-hearing interventions through digital applications.

• 1 prize/award recognized in academic profile

Tromp has supervised at least one student's work as indicated in the academic profile. Their research has attracted significant attention with multiple publications having high download counts (over 300 for some works) and substantial citation impact, particularly in the area of design for socially responsible behavior which has 214 Scopus citations. Tromp collaborates extensively with colleagues at TU Delft and other institutions on interdisciplinary projects addressing societal challenges.

The research connects with practical applications through projects like Temstem (an app for voice-hearing individuals with over 1000 users in studies) and food waste reduction initiatives. Tromp's work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world implementation, often focusing on how design can create synergies across complex systems.