​​Designing Society: Exploring a better future

Designing Society

Everything around us is designed—from the houses we live in to the social systems we rely on. And if something can be designed, it can also be redesigned. 

By combining the creativity of designers with scientific insights, social responsibility, and political will, we can redesign our world into a sustainable, liveable, and fair society for future generations. Designing Society offers a glimpse of this potential future.

Designing Society is an overarching exhibition born from the collaboration between several of Dutch Design Foundation’s key programmes: De Publieke Ontwerppraktijk (PONT), World Design Embassies, What if Lab, and Maakruimte voor Mooi NL. In partnership with businesses, governments, and the creative sector, Designing Society explores the power of design as a means for change.

Inclusive and accessible

The exhibition is free to visit and is located at Ketelhuisplein, the beating heart of Dutch Design Week. Accessibility is a priority in various ways: at the entrance, a tactile model of the exhibition allows visitors with visual impairments to explore the space by touch, project signs are hung at a wheelchair-friendly height, and the projects are explained through text and video. There is a free public tour every hour, and volunteers are on hand to provide personal assistance.