Here are some of my personal favorites.
ADEF, Cairo, Egypt
May ‘25
Gemeente Amsterdam, NL
Nov ‘25
As a concept developer and initiator of the Public Stack Academy, I’m interested in learning environments where participants become co-creators—using methods rooted in co-creation, Art of Hosting, and embodied practice. I design formats that blur boundaries between learning, making, and sensing; between audience and participant. Sometimes this begins with something as simple as a breathing exercise or a moment of stillness—drawing from my parallel practice as a yoga teacher—to ground technological reflection in the body.
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Waag, Amsterdam, NL
Museumnacht Nov ‘24
These days it is difficult to find a moment where you are not disturbed by the constant stream of messages and notifications. You may even experience a sense of total alienation if you forget your favourite device once, as if we no longer function without a phone. This Digital Detox Meditation and corresponding exhibit piece invited the audience to put this (toxic) relationship back into perspective.
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Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, NL
‘21 - ‘25
I contributed to the development and production of the past five editions of the PublicSpaces conference—an evolving platform that critically examines the relationship between technology and democracy. This conference brings together artists, designers, civil servants, tech developers and educators to work on creating (digital) public spaces; essential platforms for a healthy democratic society.
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Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam, NL
Dec ‘25
In honour of Donna Haraways receiving the prestigious Erasmus prize for her body of work and the extraordinary contribution it has made to science, Tegenlicht interviewed her about how she translates her philosophy into activism. During this event, we watched the Tegenlicht documentary. I was invited on the panel to discuss Donna Haraway’s extensive work and how we put her work into practice at Waag.
European Parliament, Brussels
May ‘22
Bringing together thinkers, technical experts and policymakers to work on a strategy. A two day pressure cooker programme aimed at turning the input of the digital sessions into a coherent and convincing strategy for the EU to support an alternative digital public space. I was given the opportunity to pitch our strategy to members of the European Parliament.
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With a background in Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society (PSTS), I approach technology not as a given, but as something to question, reframe, and recompose together. Over the past years at Waag Futurelab, I’ve worked across public, non-profit, and civic contexts, developing programs that translate abstract ideas like equity, digital sovereignty, and inclusion into lived, collective experiences.
Alongside my concept development work, I engage in organizational and collective processes, from works councils to volunteering. These roles inform my interest in governance as a cultural practice: how we organize, decide, and care within institutions.
I’m currently part of the 2026 CODE programme by IMPAKT, further developing my artistic and research practice within a network of critical makers and thinkers. I’m drawn to spaces that experiment with form—where art, technology, and social questions meet, and where new cultural languages can emerge. My curiosity often takes material shape through hands-on exploration, whether in ceramics, textiles, or digital fabrication at the Waag FabLab—treating making as a way of thinking.
MSc. Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Society
Class of ‘21
Amsterdam University College
BSc. Liberal Arts and Sciences
Class of ‘18
IMPAKT, Utrecht, NL and Brussels, BE
April ‘26 - July ‘26
Concept & Project Developer
Waag Futurelab, Amsterdam, NL
Feb ‘21 – current
Support & Account Manager
Grasple, Amsterdam, NL
Aug ‘18 – Aug ‘19
Grant Applications & Members Coordinator
educate., Amsterdam, NL
Feb ‘17 – Sept ‘19
Data Analysis Intern
Triggerise, Cape Town, SA
June ‘17 – Aug ‘17
March ‘26 - current
Secretary of the Waag Management Board
Sept ‘24 - Jan ‘26
Chair of the Waag Works Council
Nov ‘22 – Feb ‘26
Student member of the PSTS Programme Committee
Nov ‘20 – Aug ‘21
Treasurer of the PSTS Study Trip Committee
Oct ‘19 – Feb ‘21
Chair of the student council of secondary school
Sept ‘12 – June ‘13
May ‘24 + Sept ‘25 + May ‘26
Art of Harvesting Conversations that Matter
May ‘25
Art of Hosting Conversations that Matter
Dec ‘23
Vinyasa Yoga teacher
Sept ‘22 - July ‘23
BHV (reanimation and fire safety)
Aug ‘23 + Sept ‘24 + Aug ‘25
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linkedin.com/in/marit-hoefsloot/
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Waag Futurelab
Nov ‘23
This Responsible Business Model Canvas is meant to support you in the creation of a value-based business model for digital public spaces. The canvas and the accompanying methods can help you to give shape to a business model that aligns with the public values that form the foundation of your initiative. You are encouraged to think further than your value-proposition, customers, and revenue streams, and to also consider the foundational values and the business’ potential positive and negative impact on society.
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Presented at EGOV 2024 and published in the Conference Proceedings
Sept ‘24
The online availability of public services – e.g., digital registry, online forms to request passports or apply for financial support – is expected to enhance their efficiency, transparency and accessibility and to enforce values of equality and fairness in their provision. As these digital services become more ubiquitous, the question arises whether and to what extent they can be designed with the needs of citizens in mind, who differ with respect to gender, age, ethnicity, education and socio-economic background. In this paper, we evaluated a method commonly used to design digital public services: the persona-based design method.
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Waag Futurelab
Nov ‘23
The public stack is a way to uncover how the hidden layers behind technology relate to public values. You can take a public stack approach by:
→ identifying the public values in your project’s foundation
→ facilitating an open and participatory design process
→ developing open source, fair, inclusive, and privacy-by-design technology
→ positively impacting people & the planet
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Waag Futurelab
June ‘25
Once upon a time, the city was made of brick and steel, green spaces, buildings, and roads. But increasingly, this infrastructure is intertwined with a digital network that connects everything. These digital traces can be found everywhere, and they help us gain an ever-deeper understanding of the city and its residents. We are increasingly making predictions about the behavior of city residents. How far should we go? What data is the city allowed to collect and what is it not allowed to collect, and for whom should this data be available?
During this data walk, you’ll discuss these topics and more. This map with discussion prompts provides you with input and context. What does the city know about you, and how would you organize that differently? Explore, engage in conversation, and use the answer sheet to jot down your thoughts.
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