Dutch Design Week 2026

Join the Dutch Design Week 2026, held from 17th to 25th October 2026, in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The event brings together over 2,500 designers from numerous disciplines to showcase modern ideas, experiments, and destination-targeted concepts thru exhibitions, workshops, seminars, and interactive reviews unfold throughout more than 120 locations. With a strong emphasis on how design can address real-world challenges, the event explores themes such as sustainability, digital futures, health, and social equality, while encouraging collaboration between designers, businesses, and the public. Attracting over 300,000 visitors from around the globe, Dutch Design Week serves as a major platform for discovering emerging talent, exchanging knowledge, and experiencing how design is shaping the future of society.

Organized By

The Dutch Design Foundation (DDF) is a nonprofit organization based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, dedicated to strengthening the position of Dutch designers and promoting design as a catalyst for social innovation.

Event Highlights

• Focus on the future of design and innovation.
• Inspires, connects, and shares ideas.
• Runs for nine days.
• Takes place in Eindhoven.
• City filled with creativity and fresh ideas.
• Showcases how designers shape the future.
• Covers a wide range of design topics.

What is Dutch Design Week?

• One of the world’s leading design events.
• Features work and ideas from 2,500+ designers.
• Attracts over 300,000 visitors globally.
• Hosted across 120+ locations in the city
• Includes exhibitions, lectures, and award ceremonies.
• Offers events, debates, and festive gatherings.

Why Attend?

• Dutch Design Week focuses on developing and sharing expertise and talent.
• Encourages diverse perspectives and inclusivity in design.
• The design field is increasingly addressing social and real-world issues.
• Introduces five missions that guide design efforts.
• These missions reflect societal needs.
• They act as key drivers for designers and innovation.

Important Note

• Call for Entries opens on April 1.
• Applications are invited from participants.
• Related to Dutch Design Week 2026.
• Information provided for participation.
• Applicants should review the details and apply.

Dutch Design Week 2026 is a global platform where creativity, innovation, and collaboration come collectively to form real-global solutions and the future of layout.