Design Updates

Kate and Joel Booy of Studio Truly Truly are the new art directors of Leolux. The duo will be responsible for the overall story of the Dutch furniture brand. From the photography in the catalogue to the colours for the collection.

The Eindhoven-based collective Dutch Invertuals, celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, is starting an online summer school for young professionals from 23 July to 30 August 2020.

Every year, Dutch Design Foundation, ABN AMRO and the Dutch Designers' Association (BNO) select 20 talented designers for Driving Dutch Design, a programme to make entrepreneurs out of designers. The "Drivers" of 2019 have published a book about their adventure.

The protests against police brutality and systemic racism around the world have brought the conversation about ethnicity and equality to the spotlight. This has caused the design industry to reflect on their responsibilities in this issue. As a result, the first online Where are the Black Designers conference will take place 27 June. Register now!

After extensive consultation with the design community, key partners and relevant organisations, the word is out: Dutch Design Week (DDW) 2020 will take place! Due to the coronavirus the emphasis will be placed on an extensive virtual programme. Apply now for virtual participation in DDW20!

Today, the Student Service Design Challenge 2020 comes to an end with the announcement of the best service solution for a healthy heart. The service design concept from ‘I <3 women’ from University of the Arts London wins Student Service Design Challenge '20. Their WomenToHeart service helps women to identify and communicate heart symptoms via metaphors.