As part of the Dementia & Reminiscence Interventions project, on September 15, a participatory co-creation workshop was organized at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (KMSKB). The workshop brought together heritage professionals, artists, healthcare professionals, informal caregivers and residents of different nursing homes to explore the requirements and opportunities for the development of the mobile reminiscence installation. 

Using a series of interactive exercises, participants collaboratively identified and discussed functional, material, emotional, cultural, and heritage-related requirements that should guide the design of the intervention. Particular attention was given to understanding how heritage objects, visual stimuli, and storytelling can support memory recall, emotional engagement, and meaningful social interaction among people living with dementia. Participants also reflected on the practical conditions for implementing the installation within museum and heritage environments or nursing homes, including accessibility, usability, and facilitation needs. 

The workshop generated valuable insights into the ways cultural heritage can be leveraged to create person-centered reminiscence experiences that are both meaningful and inclusive. It highlighted the importance of balancing technological innovation with sensitivity to the emotional and cultural significance of heritage collections. The findings will directly inform the next phase of the project, supporting the development of a mobile installation that aligns with the needs of people with dementia, heritage, and care professionals, while maximizing the potential of cultural heritage as a catalyst for conversation, connection, and well-being.