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HKU at Dutch Design Week

Each year in October, Eindhoven is hosting Dutch Design Week: this the nine-day event is the largest design event in Northern Europe. And of course, HKU is there is well.
HKU at Dutch Design Week

This year, Dutch Design Week is from 17 to 25 October 2026 in Eindhoven. During the 9-day event, all disciplines are represented: both for artistic and practical applications. The emphasis is on experiment, innovation and crossovers, with special attention going to the works and the fostering of young talent.

Class of 26

During Dutch Design Week, six alumni of HKU are exhibiting in Klokgebouw (Hal 2) in the Class of 26 expo. This group exhibition shows a selection of graduation works from both Dutch and international academies and in various disciplines.

HKU alumni at DDW

In addition to the Class of 26, the works of our graduates can also be admired as part of the expo’s Manifestations and Design Perron.

Manifestations

Strijp S, VEEM, 8th floor, Torenallee 100
Daan van der Sman (Chitin Studio) – Product Design
Merel Rugebregt – Image and Media Technology
Kees Moolenaar – Image and Media Technology
Sanne Korswagen – Illustration

Design Perron Graduates 2025

Station Area, Fuutlaan 12E
Sarah Vreeken – Product Design
Lou Bolinger – Product Design
Anne Weijs – Product Design
Djenti Knippels – Product Design
Gijs Mul – Product Design
Wije Hermesdorf – Product Design
Nadia Schambach – Product Design
Maya Oxener – Fashion Design
Mare Knegt – Graphic Design
Julia Penning – Graphic Design
Noël Doodeman – Illustration
Michiel van der Hoeven – Illustration

Piet Hein Eek
Jip Dwarshuis – Product Design

Tickets and more

For more info about the programme and tickets for Dutch Design Week, please visit www.ddw.nl.

Aftermovie

Watch the video below to see how the graduates of 2025 have experienced their involvement with Dutch Design Week, Class of '25 in Klokgebouw.