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17-25 October 2026

Social Design Talents Award Jubileum Expo

10th Anniversary Social Design Talent Award

Hosted by Gemeente Eindhoven

This project is now archived and was part of DDW22

Illustrations of previous winners, by Aina Seerden
Illustrations of previous winners, by Aina Seerden
https://www.ainaseerden.com/
This year the city council of Eindhoven celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Social Design Talent Award!

This year the city council of Eindhoven celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Social Design Talent

This year the city council of Eindhoven celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Social Design Talent Award with an overview exhibition of winners of the past and nominees for this year's edition. Giving you inside information on the importance of social design for the city and society and the impact the award made on these creative entrepreneurs winning €10.000,- to realize and kick-start their ideas and businesses. — WHAT IS A SOCIAL DESIGN? — Social design is the application of design methodologies to address complex human issues, prioritizing social issues. Historically, social design has focused on the designer's role and responsibility in society, and on using the design process to bring about social change. In simple words; A social designer translates complex information into understandable language and actively collaborates with society. They design new perspectives around inclusion, housing, mobility, sustainability and care.

About Gemeente Eindhoven

The municipality of Eindhoven bears responsibility for the welfare of all its residents. Therefore, in various projects, we are working together on the future of our city.

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Concept & Exhibition Designer / Production The Future Prospects Lab by Jeffrey Heiligers
Portrait Videos and Photographs Nominees 2022 Studio New West
Exhibition Designer / Illustrations / Graphic Design Studio Aina