Bsc: Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD)

Seeing Meaning: Exploring the Role of Visual Elements in Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Do you agree with the statement “one image says more than a thousand words”?

Are you curious to find out how images can be used in customer and user research?

Do you want to challenge the status of research and bring in fresh, new insights?

Then we are looking for you!

Your assignment

You will investigate how visual means—such as icons, emojis, images, and other graphical representations—can be used to enhance data collection, interpretation, and communication in qualitative and quantitative research. This assignment involves studying visual semantics, which includes the relationship between images and meaning, and how specific visual cues, compositions, and symbols convey messages in customer and user research. As a result of your research, you will propose a concept for a new visual research tool.

Possible research questions include:

• What are the benefits and limitations of using visual cues in data collection and analysis?
• Can visual elements improve the clarity, accessibility, or emotional depth of qualitative findings?
• How do visual elements (icons, emojis, images) influence participant expression and engagement in qualitative research?

You will help the CPP research group expand its portfolio of research tools and conduct more diverse research. You will have the freedom to research, design, and evaluate your own ideas and proposals in a professional R&D environment with real customers and users.

Your profile

• You are currently studying Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD).
• You are passionate about graphics and visual means, language, and communication.
• You see it as an opportunity to combine your research skills with your visual strength.
• As of March or April 2026, you are available for 4 to 6 months for a minimum of 5 days per week.

What’s in it for you?

• A challenging assignment with skilled coaching
• Internship/Graduation compensation of €500 per month
• Travel cost compensation if you don’t have an ‘OV-weekcard’
• The possibility to network with professionals inside and outside your field of expertise, thanks to our diversity of disciplines which you will work with

What do we stand for?

We develop and manufacture high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market as part of Canon, a global leader in imaging technologies. With around 3,300 employees across three continents and our headquarters in Venlo, the Netherlands, we innovate to create high-quality solutions that add color to the world. Guided by the philosophy of Kyosei—living and working together for the common good—our culture is built on openness, collegiality, trust, and stability. We empower our people to grow, take initiative, and make an impact.

With our company values of collaboration, innovation, and ownership, we strive to bring out the best in each other, expand boundaries, and feel empowered to take ownership of our work.

For more information concerning this assignment, please contact andrea.meessen@cpp.canon, tel. +31 (0)6 18994257. If you have any questions about the internship in general, please contact careers@cpp.canon.