Dutch Design Week (DDW) organises Design Tours for organisations, companies and governmental institutions: relevant tours that provide a glimpse of the design of the future and the future of design. Guided tours of design projects in studios and workshops, at specific locations, based on specific topics, or custom-made.
Why sign up as a Design Guide?
- As a Design Guide, you will have the chance to expand your network by connecting with other Design Guides, designers participating in Dutch Design Week, organisations, companies and professionals attending the Design Tours.
- During the Design Tours, you can share your passion and enthusiasm for design with the tour participants.
- You will tell them about the value of design and how it can benefit them and their organisation. You will also play a crucial role in facilitating connections between guests and participating designers, creating meaningful interactions.
- You will receive an appropriate financial compensation per tour.
- Free access to all Dutch Design Week locations throughout the week.
- In your role as a Design Guide, you will make a special contribution to creating an enjoyable and memorable experience for visitors to this extraordinary design event!
What do we expect?
- You can explain the power of design like no other.
- Your enthusiasm takes visitors on a journey. Applying your exceptional communication skills is a natural and integral part of this role.
- You are always well-prepared, and know all the elements of the tour, the route and the projects like the back of your hand.
- Lots of things happen in lots of places during Dutch Design Week. Maintaining an overview and taking charge of your group comes as second nature.
- You work independently, punctually and have a proactive approach.
- As a design expert, you have a clear understanding of what is going on in the design field and you can make relevant connections between designers and organisations.
What are the requirements?
- You currently work (or are graduating) in the design field.
- You are registered at KVK or are able to send an invoice.
- You speak Dutch (English and/or other languages are a plus)
- You are available during Dutch Design Week 2024, including two or more full days between Monday 21 and Friday 25 October.
What do you receive from us?
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As a professional Design Guide, you will receive a fee of €52 per hour (excluding VAT).
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For each type of tour, we compensate €100 for preparation time.
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We aim to assign you to the same type of tour as much as possible, so you can truly make it your own.
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If you are scheduled for multiple types of tours, we will also compensate additional preparation time.
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In addition, we ask that you attend a masterclass for all Design Guides (25 September), and the Preview Tour on the morning of Saturday 18 October.
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For the masterclass, you may invoice an expense fee of €25 (excluding VAT).
What are important dates?
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Friday 29 August 2025
Deadline to sign up and submit your availability -
Thursday 25 September 2025, 15:30 – 18:00
Masterclass for all Design Guides -
Thursday 2 October 2025
You will receive your tour schedule -
Thursday 8 October 2025
You will receive the scripts and outlines for your tours -
Saturday 18 October 2025, 09:30 – 13:00
Preview Tour of Dutch Design Week and final briefing -
Saturday 18 – Sunday 26 October 2025
Dutch Design Week -
Wednesday 22 October 2025, 17:00 – 19:00
Design Guides Drinks
Do you have any questions?
E-mail Sjoerdtje Schaap and Julia van der Pas at tours@dutchdesignfoundation.com.
