Programme

My World of Escapism

Growing Minds

Fostering ecological thinking and future-ready skills through learning by play.

Designed for Society

Fontys Industrial Design Engineering students are committed to solving environmental and social issues through meaningful and responsible design.

Storytelling-Design – Timeless with a Story

“More than objects: stories that shape design.”

Design Innovation Sessions: Living Environment

Short and powerful sessions by CLICKNL. Explore where value-driven design and academic research meet, with urgent topics and inspiring speakers.

Beren op de weg

Anti-terrorism obstacles revisited – a well-known Dutch expression translated with 3D concrete printing.

Design Beyond Vision: Tactiel Schilderij

Exploring how images can be experienced through touch, making visual culture accessible beyond vision.

Form Meets Feeling in Porcelain

A porcelain collection exploring the circle as a symbol of harmony, touch, and continuity.

ENCOUNTER#13, de zorglijn van je leven

Verkiezingsdebat: Onze digitale samenleving

Het verkiezingsdebat over digitalisering in Nederland. Event in Dutch; (free) ticket available. Limited non-reserved spots available until room full.

New Constructions

Experimental furniture in glass and steel wire

Office of the Winds

Fresh air as a tool for dynamic space.

Ervaringskunst zoekt creatieve ondersteuning

“How can you improve the lives of people with a permanent condition through creative methods and unexpected collaborations?"

Award Natuurinclusief Bouwen & Ontwerpen 2025

Award ceremony to announce the best nature-inclusive project of the past two years.

Bridging Minds

Grand design exhibition shows forward and connecting power of design

A night at autovitesse

Visit us for a night of design, conversation and cider

Fabric Light

A tactile dialogue between material and atmosphere

Raincafe @ Vrijst(r)aat

An interactive 1000 to 8000 liter rainwater storage that grows with the volume of water and celebrates people, water and technology.

LinumTube – Framing Circularity

Convertible furniture made from renewable flax and infinitely recyclable steel tubes.

Technology for more humane decision making

Design your own counterspeech

WOLWEVERS

We weave woolen blankets. 100% plastic-free and from Dutch origin. An ode to the Campine heath sheep, the craft of weaving, and the beauty of wool.

Islands of Now

“The Power of Together” means learning in community: students, coaches and community partners co-create across disciplines for real-world impact

Wireworks by Ineke Hans & Vepa

A stylish oasis for open spaces

Expo & Food by Friends & Friends of Friends

Design Debate 2025