Articles
New look for the Modefabriek
This weekend saw the 32nd edition of the Modefabriek - the Benelux’ largest fashion event. Its focus has shifted somewhat to include high-end, sustainable fashion and more shopping experiences.
Moroccan vibes and Anti-fashion
The two opening acts of the sixteenth edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week could hardly be more different. First off was classic menswear designer Sjaak Hullekes, followed by the enfant terrible of Dutch fashion: Bas...
Amfi vs. ArtEZ
One is part of Salon/, the other is part of Amsterdam Fashion Week. Two of the Netherlands' most prominent fashion academies presented two very different outlooks on the future this week.
First Steps To a Rietveld Extension
In a truly democratic solution to a years old problem, staff and students have voted on six proposals for the future of the Gerrit Rietveld Academy building in Amsterdam.
Make A Forest Part I
Nearing its end, Make A Forest aimed at heightening local awareness of global deforestation. This week we look at a project by Mkgk and Raw Colour in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Hella Jongerius Gets Diplomatic
Hella Jongerius, Irma Boom, Louise Schouwenberg, Rem Koolhaas and Gabriel Lester have been busy since February '11 working on a new design for the North Delegates’ Lounge for the United Nations Headquarters in New...
Onomatopee in London
The globalized economy has resulted in a crisis. National politics is incapable of providing solutions. There is disillusion, and we have to live through it, proclaims Onomatopee, the Eindhoven think tank.
A black and white odyssey
On Saturday 21 January 2012, the Dutch Photomuseum in Rotterdam will launch its three-year black-and-white programme with the art installation Chance by Christian Boltanski. Design.nl caught up with the curator of...
Dutch Design Year
The city of Eindhoven boasts some of the most talented designers thanks to its academy. Now it has a place to show and sell some of the best designs courtesy of product designer Marleen Kurvers.
When Design Gets Truly Democratic
Dimitri Roels is brand spanking new on the Dutch design scene and is enjoying every minute of it. His nomination for the Rotterdam Design Prize shocked many yet so far he is in the lead for the Premsela Public...
Agenda
- Connecting Concepts Eindhoven
Designhuis / Eindhoven - Photo exhibition by AMFI
Various Locations / Amsterdam - Amsterdam Fashion Week Winter 2012
Various Locations / Amsterdam - Clarks & Project Catwalk: A new mini-expo
Dutch Leather and Shoe Museum / Waalwijk - i FABRIC. EUROPEAN TALENT
Audax Textielmuseum / Tilburg
Selection:
- Amsterdam Fashion Week 2012
- Dutch Design Week 2011
- Amsterdam International Fashion Week 2010
- Amsterdam International Fashion Week 2011
- Dutch Design Week 2010
- Dutch Design Double 2010
- Milan 2010
- Design.nl 100th Issue Favourites
- Dutch Design Week 2009
- Dutch Design Double 2009
- Milan 2009
- Amsterdam International Fashion Week 2009
- Going Out - Restaurants, bars, cafes, clubs and hotels
- Graphic Design Festival 2008
- Dutch Design Week 2008
- Retail Therapy - Where to buy Dutch design
- FreeDesigndom 2008
- Milan 2008
- Amsterdam International Fashion Week 2008
- Design.nl Tokyo favourites

