The document discusses Heineken's shift from a traditional market research model to an engaging research model that collaborates directly with consumers. It describes how Heineken launched an online research community called the Heineken Concept Club to obtain direct feedback from consumers on new product ideas. Members of this community provided positive feedback on the new approach, indicating it was a successful model for gaining real consumer insights. The document promotes an opportunity for designers to partner with Heineken on developing new concepts to enhance the club experience based on consumer trends.