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Dutch Design Week 2026
October 17 - October 25
Dutch Design Week (DDW) 2026 is one of Northern Europe’s largest design events, taking place from October 17–25, 2026, across Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Bringing together more than 2,500 designers at over 120 locations, the event showcases exhibitions, installations, lectures, and experimental projects that explore the future of design.With its theme “R.A.W.”, DDW 2026 celebrates unpolished, unconventional, and experimental approaches to design, highlighting ideas that challenge traditional concepts of perfection. The event explores key areas including sustainable design, smart living environments, digital innovation and AI, health and well-being, and inclusive social design, offering visitors a diverse perspective on how design can shape a more sustainable and innovative future
Visitor update | 20 October 2026
Dutch Design Week runs across dozens of venues in Eindhoven from 17–25 October. Most sites open around 11:00–18:00, but individual locations and activities have different hours. Use the official programme and venue map before travelling.
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