Dutch Design Week 2024 (DDW24) presents the future of design and new schools of thought. From 19 to 27 October, the design city Eindhoven will transform into an international hub for new ideas and much-needed change for a better future.
The DDW24 program is now live! Here’s a first look at some of the standout highlights from designers across various fields:
LIVING ENVIRONMENT
Teunland 2.0, Teun Zwets | Piet Hein Eek, Strijp-R
Teun Zwets showcases innovative furniture and installations made from reused waste materials, offering a fresh take on sustainable product design.
Secrid Talent Podium | Klokgebouw
This exhibition spotlights talented product designers using creativity to drive sustainable industry change.
THRIVING PLANET
Cooling down the city, NRE Terrain | Canal
An innovative collaboration between designers and nature to tackle urban heat stress. With immersive speculative installations, including a green spa surrounding a revived oak tree.
Designing Society | Ketelhuisplein
Designing Society blends creativity, scientific insight, and corporate responsibility to envision a sustainable, just future.
DIGITAL FUTURE
Poetics of Prompting | MU Hybrid Art House, Strijp-S
Through interactive projects and workshops, Poetics of Prompting explores the emerging “language” of AI-human collaboration, blurring the lines between engineering and creative writing.
Pokka: An Extraordinary Creature Made of Chrome | Koelhuis
Dive into Pokka’s world and reflect on the evolving nature of human connection in our digital age—a digital story about genuine empathy and connection.
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Processing the Unprocessed | Sectie-C
This speculative installation invites visitors to experience the healing journey through interactive, sensory experiences, encouraging deep self-reflection and emotional engagement.
Sharing Bloemfontein | Other
A social design walking exhibition about people, memories, and microclimates in Doornakkers.
EQUAL SOCIETY
Trilix Bamboo Pavilion | Ketelhuisplein
The Trilix Bamboo Pavilion is an eco-friendly architectural marvel demonstrating bamboo’s potential in sustainable urban design.
Temple of Peace | Ketelhuisplein
This powerful artistic installation brings together 80 unique flags designed by teams of design graduates, artists, and refugees, symbolizing new narratives of peace.
Check out the program to see what Eindhoven, the Dutch Design Foundation, and their many partners have in store for DDW24 visitors.
New: Mission Days
DDW Mission Days, which are new this year, aim to facilitate relevant encounters between designers and professional visitors. From Monday, 21 October, to Friday, 25 October, DDW and partners will host five themed days around missions related to shaping a better society and healthier planet.
DDW’s design and expert community will share insights, expertise, and networks during these Mission Days through various workshops, conferences, tours, and events. Each day, there is a broad program with morning sessions, afternoon tours, and an evening program called DDW at Night. Interested professionals can curate their own Mission Day based on their preferences and schedule.
Let’s embrace this opportunity to engage with the transformative power of design at DDW24!
