DDW Talks & Topics |16 October

DDW Grand Opening

Want to kick off your DDW? Check the video of the DDW2021 Grand Opening!

Dezeen | Good Design for a Bad World

How can designers and architects help remove carbon from the atmosphere? Today’s special edition of Dezeen’s Good Design for a Bad World talks series looks at ways of tackling climate change, including carbon-capturing materials, net-zero cities, and alternatives to fossil fuels. Want to watch from home? This talk is live-streamed on dezeen.com. 

When? 16 October 2021 - 10:30 - 12:00

Where? Canal area, Fifth, NRE Terrein | Gasfabriek 5

Access: Free with registration 

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DDW TV

During DDW, there’s so much to see and do. The best way to make sure you don’t miss out on all the good stuff is by tuning in for DDW TV: a live talk show with exciting interviews and the winners of the DDA Awards. Even better: you can be in the audience! Apply here!

When? 19.00 to 20.00 

Where? Online!

Talks during the rest of the week

Some talks require a reservation, so it’s wise to plan ahead. Here are some of the highlights in the next few days: 

Cabinet of Collaborations - The Greater Number Sessions

Private expo visits and a series of dinner talks about the role and value of the designer for the industry.

When? Monday - Friday 

Where? Fuutlaan Hall 

Access: € 60 for dinner and the talk 

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DDW Talk - Future Cities

Cities face enormous challenges: The energy transition, climate adaptation and, the enormous challenge to build houses for growing populations. As more and more people live in cities, we consider how architecture and landscape design can be adapted to their needs. Read all about this talk. 

When? Sunday 17 October | 09:30 to 14:00

Where? Canal area, Fifth, NRE Terrein | Gasfabriek 5

Access: € 75 for a regular ticket, € 25 for students 

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DDW Talk - Sustainable Products

Design is partly to blame for an over-abundance of products in our lives, but it also offers the solution. Discover radical processes and materials that offer solutions to reducing waste and promote more meaningful object relationships. Read all about this talk. 

When? Monday 18 October | 09:30 to 14:00

Where? Canal area, Fifth, NRE Terrein | Gasfabriek 5

Access: € 75 for a regular ticket, € 25 for students 

Register here