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Press and mediaOn this page you will find press and media information about ASK-Solutions (the IRADIS Foundation). It includes guidelines on how to describe ASK-Solutions and individual projects, correct naming and attribution, practical context concerning non-profit work and public benefit, and clear arrangements for reusing photographs, screenshots, diagrams and identifying material such as our logos and mascots. It also explains how to request interviews, how we handle questions and deadlines, and what needs to be arranged in advance for photography, filming and visits.
ASK-Solutions is a non-profit foundation. The foundation has public-benefit objectives that arise from questions concerning knowledge, freedom, responsibility, human development, cooperation, and the relationship between people, organisations and society.
Those objectives are put into practice through different projects and activities. ASK-Solutions does not work from within a single field or sector; the concrete form depends on the subject, the project and the situation.
The questions and objectives ASK-Solutions works with are not tied to a single place, city or country. Subjects concerning knowledge, freedom, responsibility, human development, cooperation, and the relationship between people, organisations and society can take on meaning in different social, cultural and practical contexts.
Projects and activities naturally take concrete form in particular places. ASK-Solutions has its statutory seat in Haarlem and carries out various activities and projects there, but Haarlem does not determine the geographical scope of its work. Where appropriate, knowledge, documentation, software, models and other results are developed and shared in ways that allow them to be used, adapted and further developed in other contexts as well.
When referring to the organisation, use ASK-Solutions. It is pronounced as the English words “ask solutions”, with “ask” as in “I ask for directions”. The name used for the foundation as a legal entity is the IRADIS Foundation. In longer texts, “ASK-Solutions (the IRADIS Foundation)” in English and “ASK-Solutions (de IRADIS Foundation)” in Dutch is usually clearest at first mention; after that, “ASK-Solutions” is sufficient. Do not use the name Stichting IRADIS; this is not a public, private or internal name used for the organisation.
Do not use “ASK-Solutions Foundation” or “Stichting ASK-Solutions” either. When referring to specific projects, use their own names, such as The Owl’s Nest, Nocterra, Bōzuki or WasteBug. A project name is not an alternative name for ASK-Solutions, and a project is not a separate foundation or organisation. Projects should also not be treated as generic programmes or local subsidiary projects of the foundation.
Unless stated otherwise, our own articles, publications and media are available under a Creative Commons licence that permits reuse with attribution. If a download (software, design files, datasets or similar material) contains its own licence or refers to a licence file, that specific licence applies. If a page contains third-party material, the rights and attribution requirements for that material remain with the original rights holder.
A practical attribution is usually sufficient:
For opinion, commentary and documentaries that quote short excerpts under fair use or fair dealing, attribution is still appreciated. It also helps readers find the full context. If you are unsure about reuse, need high-resolution material, or require explicit permission for a particular use, contact us and briefly describe what you intend to publish.
ASK-Solutions is a non-profit foundation that puts its public-benefit objectives into practice through different projects and activities. The legal and tax treatment of a particular activity depends on the nature of that activity.
Activities may, for example, involve material costs, contributions or payments and, where applicable, VAT may be charged. The fact that an activity is carried out for payment or that VAT appears on an invoice does not make that activity separate from the foundation’s objectives.
For reporting purposes, it is therefore better to describe a concrete activity in relation to the project and objective to which it belongs, and to mention payment or VAT context only where it is relevant to the subject.
Our mascots Howard and Tenzen are part of the public identity of ASK-Solutions. We use them as recognisable and consistent visual markers in announcements and communications. They help present a wide range of subjects in a recognisable and accessible way without changing the substance of the content. For background, correct naming and how we approach mascot imagery in editorial contexts, see Meet Howard and Tenzen.
Unless stated otherwise, our photographs, screenshots, diagrams and other original visual material may be reused under the same Creative Commons attribution approach described above. When reusing visual material, keep “editing” limited and factual. Scaling, light cropping and simple colour or contrast corrections are fine as long as they do not alter the meaning or context. If material is substantively modified, remixed or presented in a way that could be misleading, treat it as a request for permission rather than standard reuse.
Our logos, mascots (including Howard and Tenzen), project logos and other identifying images are different: these are branding and identification assets. You may use them to correctly identify ASK-Solutions or a specific project in editorial publications, with attribution, but not repurpose them for other uses. This means no redraws or “inspired by” variants, no alterations to shapes, colours, proportions or typography, and no use that suggests endorsement, partnership or affiliation where none exists. Use of our marks or likenesses for merchandise, advertising, product branding, campaign branding, domain names, social media accounts or other non-editorial creative applications requires prior written permission. One exception applies: human-made fan art of our mascots is permitted for non-commercial use, provided that it is clearly presented as fan art and does not create the impression of official status or endorsement.
Need high-resolution logos, source files, approved variants or original footage? Contact us through the press contact below and state the medium or production, the intended use, the expected publication date, the formats you need and whether the material will be edited. Where the use is clearly intended for identification and accurate reporting, we are usually happy to provide suitable material and brief guidance.
Each ASK-Solutions project has its own subject, objective and public identity. When reporting on a project, therefore use its own project name and description rather than using the project as an alternative name or general description for ASK-Solutions.
The Owl’s Nest is a project built around a shareable work model in which people can make, repair, learn, share knowledge and take part in meaningful practical activities together. Operators give that model concrete form at their own locations.
The shareable work model is documented separately at the-owls-nest.org, including its principles, the Howard Public Licence and information about implementation and independently continuing the model. The Dutch website the-owls-nest.nl contains practical information about the current implementations, locations and activities in the Netherlands.
Nocterra is a general-purpose free-software CMS for building and managing websites over the long term. The project focuses on fast, accessible and maintainable websites that remain transferable, so that site owners can retain control over their content and technical environment over time.
More background, documentation and information about the project can be found on the Nocterra project page.
Bōzuki is a phased construction, ownership and documentation project built around an older Suzuki Swift. ASK-Solutions uses the car as an ongoing demonstration object for practical ownership, design, fabrication, electronics, documentation and technical learning.
The project explores how far safe and responsible modification can go when people are able to understand, document and influence the systems they work with. Development of the car is carried out in stages and, wherever possible, patterns, designs, software and acquired knowledge are shared.
More background can be found on the Bōzuki project page and on the separate Bōzuki website.
We welcome interview requests and questions. Journalists, bloggers, researchers, students and young makers are always welcome to contact us, whether for an editorial article, documentary, research project, thesis, (video) essay or school assignment.
In many cases, sending a short list of questions works best. It helps us answer carefully and concretely and saves time on both sides. Where relevant, include the medium or project, the angle or subject, any deadlines, and whether you are looking for quotations, a technical check, or background and context.
Photography, filming and visits are possible, but by appointment only. We want to know in advance what you intend to record, who will appear in the material and at which location you want to shoot (office, workshop, another location or outdoors). This allows us to plan carefully, protect the privacy of visitors and ensure that normal work and activities can continue.
Please be as specific as possible about the people and subjects you want to photograph or film (for example: an interview, an activity in the workshop, specific tools or machines, or general atmosphere footage). If staff, volunteers or visitors will be recognisable in the material, we require explicit permission from those individuals. We are particularly strict where minors are concerned. In many cases, we prefer recordings in which bystanders do not appear at all or cannot be identified (for example, wide shots from behind and no visible name badges).
We also ask you to avoid recording personal data. This includes screens, documents, shipping labels, addresses, telephone numbers and other identifiable details that may accidentally appear in shot. If a recording creates a risk of exposing personal data or sensitive operational information, we may restrict locations, request changes to the plan or decline the request.
Anyone wishing to film or photograph outdoors may need permits under applicable laws, regulations and local rules; arranging those permits is the responsibility of the production. Filming in the workshop is subject to additional conditions: professional crews must have appropriate liability insurance, and we may ask for proof of coverage. Where relevant, we may require a safety briefing or short safety training in advance, and everyone on site must follow instructions and use the required personal protective equipment. Some areas, tools or activities may be unavailable during filming.
Depending on what or who is being filmed – particularly where people are recognisable, safety procedures form part of the footage, or excerpts could easily be taken out of context – we may ask to review sensitive sections in advance. We also ask for a copy of the finished work (or a selection of stills or clips) for our archive and documentation.
For press and media enquiries, email press@ask-solutions.nl. To help us respond quickly and carefully, please include who you are (medium or project), the subject and angle, the format (article, documentary, podcast, research project, school assignment), your deadline, and whether you need background information on naming, public benefit, VAT, ANBI status or organisational structure. If you are requesting an interview, please also state whom you would like to speak with and whether you intend to take photographs or make video recordings on location.
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