I.M. Piet Bergman (1974 – 2023)

Even when Dutch Design Week could not descend on the city in 2020 because of corona, Piet did go ahead and organised DDW-Afhaal-TV with companions Steye van Dam and Mander Liefting. Last year, he and Maarten Klinkenbijl moved into the Portiersloge/The New Block, where once again his parents and friends peeled potatoes for his famous fries, as it would turn out unfortunately for the last time. 

Anyone who has been part of or visited DDW over the past decade could hardly have overlooked Piet. As a result, an empty spot remains in our DDW and design community. The Dutch Design Foundation team's thoughts are with his family and friends. We will miss you, Piet!