Routes

How can we take better care of our planet and everything that lives on it? On this route, you'll discover designers experimenting with natural materials, reuse and new ways of making. From furniture made from coffee grounds to innovative uses of biomaterials and designs that give nature a helping hand. Get inspired by creative ideas that show how design can contribute to a healthier planet.

A route full of experiments, surprising materials and fresh perspectives on our relationship with nature. What might a future look like where not just people, but the planet itself can thrive?

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How do we want to live, work and come together in the future? On this route, you'll discover how designers are reimagining the spaces around us. From surprising architecture and unusual furniture to fresh ideas for our cities and the places we share. Explore how design shapes the environments we live in and how things could be done differently, more intelligently or more sustainably.

Get inspired by creative solutions and experimental designs that make you see your surroundings in a new light. After all, the world around us is never finished, and there's always room to rethink it.

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What do we need to feel good? And how can design help? On this route, you'll discover projects exploring health, wellbeing and our connections with ourselves and others. From interactive installations and designs that encourage moments of calm to surprising new ways of connecting with people. Designers explore how we can take better care of ourselves and each other.

A route that invites you to feel, experience and think differently about what wellbeing really means. Sometimes, even the smallest things can make a big difference.

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How can we create a world where everyone can take part? On this route, you'll discover designers exploring social issues and challenging existing systems. From projects about identity and privacy to stories of migration, belonging and the distribution of power. Here, design offers new ways of looking at society and the role we play in it.

Expect fascinating stories, thought-provoking questions and unexpected perspectives. A route that gets you thinking and shows that design isn't just about what we make, but also about how we live together.

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AI, virtual reality, robots and technology that's getting smarter by the day: the digital world is evolving at an incredible pace. But what does this mean for our everyday lives? On this route, you'll discover how designers are experimenting with new technologies and exploring the opportunities and questions they bring. From interactive experiences and digital worlds to surprising ideas about our relationship with technology.

Step into the world of tomorrow, discover what's already possible and explore visions of the future that might be closer than you think. Just how digital do we want our lives to be?

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Design doesn't always have to offer a solution. Sometimes, change starts with asking the right question. On this route, you'll discover designers who think outside the box, take a critical look at the world and challenge established ideas. From experimental installations to projects exploring social issues, nature and our future.

Get ready for unexpected perspectives and designs that might raise more questions than they answer. A route for anyone who's curious, likes to look beyond the obvious and isn't afraid to question the way things are.

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From extraordinary furniture and lighting to unique objects and jewellery: on this route, you'll discover design with a character all of its own. Designers show how personal stories, unusual materials and surprising shapes come together in their work. Sometimes functional, sometimes artistic, and often a bit of both.

Get inspired by bold designs, intricate details and the craftsmanship behind each piece. A route for anyone who loves beautiful objects, original ideas and design that's just a little different.

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What if the world looked completely different? On this route, you'll discover designers experimenting with possible futures and new ways of living together. From surprising installations and unusual materials to ideas about how we interact with our surroundings, our belongings and each other. Through their work, designers invite you to look beyond what we take for granted today.

Explore unexpected visions of the future and discover how design opens up space for new ideas. A route for anyone who loves imagining what might be possible.

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How does a design actually come to life? And what happens when traditional techniques meet new ideas? On this route, you'll explore the world of materials, craftsmanship and making. From furniture and textiles to unusual objects and experimental applications, designers reveal the endless possibilities hidden in the way things are made.

Discover surprising materials, admire the craftsmanship and take a fresh look at the objects around you. A route for anyone curious about how things are imagined and made.

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How can clever ideas transform our everyday lives? On this route, you'll discover designers developing new applications, technologies and solutions for the world of tomorrow. From innovative clothing and interactive installations to designs that respond to social challenges. Explore how creativity, technology and research come together to create exciting new possibilities.

Get inspired by clever inventions, fascinating experiments and ideas that reveal just how much design can do. After all, innovation often starts with a simple question: could we do things differently?

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There’s plenty to see and do at DDW, including for children! This route invites young visitors to discover the world of design in a playful way and explore how designers are constantly reimagining the world around us. Along the way, they’ll encounter surprising designs, creative ideas and new technologies. At various locations, they can look around, explore, ask questions and sometimes even get hands-on.

The route is a fun experience to enjoy together, offering plenty of inspiration for curious young minds. It’s an accessible and engaging way to discover design, creativity and the people behind the projects.

You can easily follow the route using the DDW app. There, you’ll find the full route, directions to each stop and information about the different locations.

Design is everywhere: from the clothes you wear and the apps you use to new technologies and ideas for the future. On this route, you’ll discover extraordinary designs and meet makers who see the world from a different perspective. From eye-catching installations to clever inventions and experimental ideas, there’s plenty to see and experience.

Get exploring, expect the unexpected and, above all, see things through your own eyes. Who knows? You might come across something you’ve never even thought about before.

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Discover the work of the designers of tomorrow! This route takes you on a journey through inspiring projects by emerging talents from the Netherlands and beyond. Be surprised by fresh ideas, experimental designs and new perspectives on the world. A route for anyone curious about the ideas and designs of the next generation.

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Welcome to the Dutch Design Week tour curated by the editors of vtwonen Design. We’ve handpicked the places that inspire and surprise us, and that we believe showcase what contemporary design is all about. Expect a diverse route featuring exhibitions, designers and venues where craftsmanship, materials, colour, innovation and interior inspiration come together. Whether you’re here to discover emerging talent, admire remarkable design objects or gather ideas for your own home, this tour will guide you to the highlights we believe are truly worth experiencing.

The Dezeen team have trawled through the Dutch Design Week programme and put together ten stops that will take you on a tour of some of the most pressing issues facing design today. Here you'll find solar window decals that turn into night lights, motorbikes powered by swamp gas, a shirt that protects its wearer against AI surveillance and graduate exhibitions that will allow you to spot tomorrow's rising stars before they make it big.

VPRO Gids explored the Dutch Design Week programme and selected ten highlights you won’t want to miss. The various works invite you to discover, reflect, or simply enjoy art. From a person being tracked by AI to floating bricks and an engine running on sewage gas. With this route, you’ll discover ten remarkable works that, according to VPRO Gids, showcase what Dutch Design Week has to offer.