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17-25 October 2026

WatAlsStad

What if designers and children develop the future cities?

Hosted by De Ontdekfabriek en Dutch Design Foundation

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

WatAlsStad
WatAlsStad
Hugo Vrijdag
Cities will probably look completely different in the future. Lots of different ideas exist about how we will live, eat and transport. What if we involve children in this development process? How do they imagine their ‘What-If-City’?
Five designers developed inspiring workshops for children. Based on their own skills and social perspectives designers helped children to shape their own 'What-If-City'. During the workshops children came up with the most diverse designs and constructions

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De Ontdekfabriek en Dutch Design Foundation
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About De Ontdekfabriek en Dutch Design Foundation

In The Discovery Factory children are playfully inspired for science, technology and design. They discover how much fun it is to explore, design and create. Besides a leisure program for families The Discovery Factory offers educational programs for schools as well. Dutch Design Foundation is optimistic and believes in problem-solving ability of designers to make the world a better place. The foundation organizes Dutch Design Week, World Design Embassies, Dutch Design Awards and Design Works.

Colofon

Architect - Inspirator Winy Maas
Ontwerperscollectief Maatschappelijke Vormgevers
Voedselontwerper Chloé Rutzerveld
Architect Raoul Vleugels - Werkstatt
Ontwerper - kunstenaar Hugo Vrijdag
Ontwerper publieke ruimte Vincent Wittenberg

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