Dutch Design Week 2026

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Dutch Design Week (DDW) returns to the essence of design in 2026. Under the theme R.A.W. (Rebel Authentic Worth), DDW embraces the unpolished, exploratory and experimental. A place where designers challenge existing ideas, explore new possibilities and reveal how change takes shape. For nine days, DDW brings together the full breadth of design.

Public Spaces
Eindhoven’s public spaces will be transformed into an exhibition featuring eight large-scale design installations and projects during Dutch Design Week (DDW) 2026. The large-scale designs are spread across the city centre and Strijp-S. DDW is collaborating with Bureau Binnenstad Eindhoven to bring this project to life. From a temporary stops and interactive installations powered by wind and music, to a space shaped like a human intestine: the projects invite visitors to experience design right in the heart of the city and demonstrate how designers approach themes such as inclusion and community life, public space and health.
BLAUPAUSE | Kollektiv Plus X
Huis, een installatie over drempels | Studio Kars en Boom x RAUM
FIELD | Isabel + Helen
Consultation Room of the Future | Atelier Van Lieshout
Waiting for the Bus | Luca Ortmann
Blind Spots | Fairspace × Studio Shruthi Venkat × Sagitta Creatives
Colonic Cleansing Clinic | Atelier van Lieshout
Electric Grand | Antoon Versteegde + Bart van Dongen

Beacons
Dutch Design Week (DDW) has invited design pioneers Emma van der Leest and Anab Jain (Superflux) as Dutch and international ‘Beacons’ to share their expertise with colleagues and visitors in Eindhoven from 17 to 25 October 2026. Both Beacons are committed to improving and preserving the planet. Through biodesign, Van der Leest utilises the smallest living organisms, such as fungi, whilst Jain presents large-scale works exploring future-oriented design technology.
Beacons are pioneers in the field of design and have been associated with DDW for one or more years. Renowned Beacons over the years have included Julia Watson, Piet Hein Eek, Lidewij Edelkoort and Yinka Ilori.
Beacons organise a project, event or exhibition in collaboration with DDW for the public and professionals. During the design festival, Emma van der Leest will give a presentation on biodesign and Anab Jain will deliver a lecture.