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17-25 October 2026

This project is now archived and was part of DDW19

Event type

Exhibition

How can we, as citizens, contribute to the detection of organised crime? Can breaking the taboo on paid intimacy lead to a safer environment for sex workers? And are you aware that more and more people are being victimized by online fraud?
In this year's What if Lab, Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten (ed. Association of Dutch Municipalities) has focused on urgent issues in the field of security that cannot be solved by the government alone. During Dutch Design Week (DDW), the three d

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Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten & What if Lab
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About Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten & What if Lab

Municipalities have an important umbrella function in ensuring a safe living environment. As a consequence of this, they often have to tackle complex issues employing current methods that sometimes fall short. Designers are specialised in offering new perspectives, which is why the VNG (Association of Netherlands Municipalities) has organised a What if Lab in collaboration with Dutch Design Foundation (DDF) for the third year running.

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Sponsored by What if: Safety Matters
Sponsored by What if: Safety Matters
Sponsored by What if: Safety Matters
Sponsored by What if: Safety Matters