“In a time of social tension, climate crisis and growing inequality, old patterns no longer fit. Sometimes they even hold us back. Design shapes new ways forward.

Dutch Design Week is the moment where ideas meet opportunity: a platform for designers, makers and entrepreneurs to show how they shape the future. This call is to help them connect with people who can turn that future into reality.” 

A Global Stage for Design 

From early experiments to breakthrough work, DDW provides a platform for every stage of the creative process. Having welcomed names such as Maarten Baas, Studio Drift, and Formafantasma, the week continues to champion the next generation. We converge a wide range of perspectives, presenting urgent, societal, and unexpected ideas to a global audience.

The Full Spectrum 

We call on the full spectrum of the field—from the speculative to the industrial, the research-driven to the hands-on. Beyond designers, DDW welcomes cultural institutions, brands, and entrepreneurs whose projects are driven by the power of design. We are convinced that design thrives on collaboration; we invite you to make that future visible together.
 

Dutch Design Week (DDW) is the podium for high-quality design. It is all about the design of the future and the future of design. DDW opens up, inspires, shares, and connects. During the nine-day event, Eindhoven is completely dedicated to design and covers all possible disciplines and aspects of design. The emphasis is on expertise and talent, experimentation, innovation, and crossovers.

Dutch Design Foundation (DDF) is optimistic and believes in the problem-solving power of designers to make the world a better place. That is why DDF offers designers opportunities, support, publicity and a platform. DDF organises Dutch Design Week, Dutch Design Awards, Coalitions and The Public Design Practice (PONT), and operates far beyond the Netherlands. Throughout the year, through debates, lectures, exhibitions and events, DDF provides a platform for the best and most promising designers, helping them to share their ideas and work with the world.