Dutch Design Week report
‘Return’ spinning wheel, by Gerdiene van de Pol, Design Academy Eindhoven
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The eighth annual Dutch Design Week took place last week and Wallpaper's Deputy Interiors Editor, Benjamin Kempton, was our envoy. With more than 1,500 exhibitors in 60 different locations across the city of Eindhoven there was plenty to take in, proving Dutch design, at times too conceptual or whimsical for many people's tastes, is currently booming.

Here's what caught Benjamin's eye

Pop-Up table

‘Pop-Up’ table, by Katinka Versendaal, Design Academy Eindhoven

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Detail of the Pop-Up table

Detail of the ‘Pop-Up’ table, by Katinka Versendaal, Design Academy Eindhoven

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Hot-Water Bottle

‘Hot-Water Bottle,’ by Wendy Legro, Design Academy Eindhoven

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book: ‘Hot-Water Bottle,’

Detail from work book: ‘Hot-Water Bottle,’ by Wendy Legro, Design Academy Eindhoven

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‘Second Skin’ bookcase and lamp

‘Second Skin’ bookcase and lamp in one, by Rene Siebum, Design Academy Eindhoven

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‘Garden of Delight’ sugar structure

‘Garden of Delight’ sugar structure, by Marieke van der Bruggen, Design Academy Eindhoven

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‘Shape/Form’ cutlery

‘Shape/Form’ cutlery by Lukas Peet, Design Academy Eindhoven

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‘Crisis Telex’ installation

‘Crisis Telex’ installation, by Floris Douma, Design Academy Eindhoven

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‘Een Menselijke Maat’ 25-piece tableware service of dishes and plates

‘Een Menselijke Maat’ 25-piece tableware service of dishes and plates based on the content and colour scheme of artist’s body, by Digna Kosse, Design Academy Eindhoven

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‘Forgetfulness’ series of chest of drawers

‘Forgetfulness’ series of chest of drawers, by Stijn van der Vleuten, Design Academy Eindhoven

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‘Dancing Vases’

‘Dancing Vases’ by Robin Van Hontem

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Wooden computer and desktop

Wooden computer and desktop, by Marlies Romberg

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‘Papieren Servies’ tableware

‘Papieren Servies’ tableware, by Romy Kühne

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Concrete jewellery

Concrete jewellery by Kaleidow

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‘The Maslows’ vessels and vanity mirror

‘The Maslows’ vessels and vanity mirror by Charlotte Dumoncel D’Argence

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Maquettes and sketches of future projects

Maquettes and sketches of future projects in Joost van Bleiswijk & Kiki van Eijk’s studio

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Maquettes and sketches of future projects

Maquettes and sketches of future projects in Joost van Bleiswijk & Kiki van Eijk’s studio

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New work

New work by Joost van Bleiswijk on display in his gallery/studio

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‘Take On Me Take Me On’ exhibition

Performance as part of the ‘Take On Me Take Me On’ exhibition at the Van Abbemuseum

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Poster design for the ‘Take On Me Take Me On’

Poster design for the ‘Take On Me Take Me On’ exhibition at the Van Abbemuseum

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Poster design for the ‘Take On Me Take Me On’

Poster design for the ‘Take On Me Take Me On’ exhibition at the Van Abbemuseum

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new work as part of the Dutch Design awards

The Design Studio Atelier NL showcase their new work as part of the Dutch Design awards in which they are nominated for Rado Young Designer Award

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new work as part of the Dutch Design awards

The Design Studio Atelier NL showcase their new work as part of the Dutch Design awards in which they are nominated for Rado Young Designer Award

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photographs of ‘The Weldgrown Void’

Studio Libertiny show photographs of ‘The Weldgrown Void’, a mushroom-shaped metal pouf, as part of the Dutch Design awards in which it is nominated for Best Product.

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‘Cartoon Trompe L’oeil’ clothing

‘Cartoon Trompe L’oeil’ clothing, by Kari Viktoria Bjurstrom, as part of the Talent exhibition at Designhuis

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‘Paperpulp’ cabinets and tableware

‘Paperpulp’ cabinets and tableware, by Debbie Wijskamp, as part of the Talent exhibition at Designhuis

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‘Paperpulp’ cabinets and tableware

‘Paperpulp’ cabinets and tableware, by Debbie Wijskamp, as part of the Talent exhibition at Designhuis

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‘What We Play Is Life’ lighting installation

‘What We Play Is Life’ lighting installation, by Merijn van Essen, as part of the Talent exhibition at Designhuis

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‘Start It Up’ start up set for the new home

‘Start It Up’ start up set for the new home made of thick honeycomb cardboard, by Che Pablo Popeye Eyzenbach, as part of the Talent exhibition at Designhuis

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‘Wall Lungs’ plant installation

‘Wall Lungs’ plant installation, by Myrthe Mandemakers, as part of the Talent exhibition at Designhuis

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Paper hare sculpture

Paper hare sculpture as part of the Paper Zoo exhibition at the MU gallery

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‘Tafelgenoten’ vessels and containers

‘Tafelgenoten’ vessels and containers, by Carolina Wilcke, as part of the Talent exhibition at Designhuis

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Collection of vessels and flasks

Collection of vessels and flasks by Andrea Trimarchi & Simone Farresin, Design Academy Eindhoven

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‘KP107F’ porcelain dishes

‘KP107F’ porcelain dishes by Eva Gevaert, Design Academy Eindhoven

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‘Smokey Joe’ barbecue

‘Smokey Joe’ barbecue as part of the Brandhout (Firewood) exhibition by Studio Niels & Sven

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Table light

Table light by Tatsuo Kuroda, Design Academy Eindhoven

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New glassware

New glassware, by Maarten Baptiste for Joine

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‘Conversation Piece’

‘Conversation Piece’ by Wandschappen as part of the Art Meets Design exhibition at Galerie van de Water

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Table lights

Table lights, by Daphna Isaacs & Laurens Manders as part of Dutch Invertuals

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‘Conversation Chair’

‘Conversation Chair’ by Wandschappen as part of the Art Meets Design exhibition at Galerie van de Water

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Freestanding shelves

Freestanding shelves, by Lex Pott as part of Dutch Invertuals

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