On July 1, 2025, the DE‑RISK project successfully hosted a User Engagement Workshop at the La Balma pilot site in Barcelona, Spain. Organised by R2M Spain, the three‑hour session brought together residents of La Balma cooperative housing to explore the project’s digital tools and share their perspectives and needs.
The workshop centred on gathering detailed feedback on the usability of VisualiCE, DE-RISK’s innovative WebApp visualization tool. This tool is designed to enhance users’ awareness of their energy consumption and encourage active participation in the energy transition.
Through dynamic, interactive exercises, participants navigated VisualiCE’s key features. They identified areas for UI improvement and suggested refinements to enhance clarity, accessibility, and overall user experience.
To capture the workshop’s immediate impact, attendees completed a survey assessing their awareness of and attitudes toward DE‑RISK initiatives. The results of this survey are expected to provide critical insights into user needs and preferences, guiding the next iteration of VisualiCE development and informing the project’s ongoing community engagement strategy.
This event represents a significant milestone in DE‑RISK’s commitment to co‑creation and social acceptance, ensuring that end‑user input remains at the heart of its energy transition solutions.