Envisions explores the future of the humble paving slab
Dutch design collective Envisions has developed a paving strategy for the city of Eindhoven that involves cutting, washing and stamping stones. More
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Seven Dutch designers exhibit experimental works in New York
A chandelier crafted from chicken coop mesh and a leather stool made from fish skin are among the pieces showcased in this exhibition of Dutch designers organised by Ventura Projects and Colony. More
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Nienke Hoogvliet's Kaumera Kimono is dyed with wastewater
Dutch designer Nienke Hoogvliet used a byproduct from the wastewater treatment process to create the dyed pattern on this kimono, which is intended to be passed down through the generations. More
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Richard Hutten brings together Dutch creatives to create Freedom rug collection
Dutch designer Richard Hutten has enlisted nine leading designers, architects and artists from the Netherlands, including himself, to create an eclectic collection of rugs. More
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Plasticiet produces terrazzo-like material from recycled plastic
Dutch startup Plasticiet aims to create "something of value" from recycled plastic for use in interior and furniture design. More
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Christien Meindertsma exhibition explores the potential uses of four materials
Christien Meindertsma: Beyond the Surface, at the Vitra Design Museum in Basel examines the designer's work with wool, flax, incinerator ash and recycled wool. More
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Dutch designers create rugs using 3D printing, offcuts and a giant loom
Four studios are presenting very different floor coverings in a Dutch design showcase at London Design Festival, demonstrating a range of innovative techniques and technologies. More
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Dutch Invertuals explores material making in the Anthropocene era
Design collective Dutch Invertuals has teamed up with research studio Franklin Till to explore how man-made materials can be "mutated" and repurposed. More
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Mirjam de Bruijn create tools to help desk workers improve their posture
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Mirjam de Bruijn has designed a series of decorative objects that can all be used to improve posture while working. More
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Animal blood used by Basse Stittgen to create series of small objects
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Basse Stittgen has used blood leftover from the meat industry to create a collection of small objects. More
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Yi-Fei Chen designs a stool for escaping uncomfortable social situations
Taiwanese designer Yi-Fei Chen has created a chair that explodes if sat on for too long, giving her an excuse to get up and escape an awkward situation. More
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10 designers to watch from the Design Academy Eindhoven class of 2017
Dutch Design Week drew to a close this weekend and, as usual, the Design Academy Eindhoven exhibition was one of the highlights. Design editor Alice Morby has selected 10 of the most promising students from the show. More
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Lotte Douwes uses waste materials to create translucent porcelain tableware
Designer Lotte Douwes used shards of porcelain that would otherwise have gone to waste to create this range of translucent tableware, which she is presenting at Dutch Design Week 2017. More
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Lotte de Raadt's terracotta carafes are designed to encourage people to drink tap water
To encourage people to consume more tap water, Dutch designer Lotte de Raadt presents a range of terracotta carafes that naturally keep liquids cool at this year's Dutch Design Week, which starts today. More
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Designers meet the challenges of the future at Dutch Invertuals exhibition
For this year's Dutch Invertuals exhibition during Milan design week, 10 designers offered a glimpse into how the human race will tackle future global issues. More
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Wooden machine produces "handwritten" version of Bodoni typeface
Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Sooji Lee has created a hand-operated machine that painstakingly rewrites the Bodoni typeface in lowercase. More
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Christien Meindertsma designs fully biodegradable chair using flax
Christien Meindertsma's Flax chair has won two Dutch Design Awards for its innovative use of flax fibre. More
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Viktor & Rolf shows two decades of work in first Australian exhibition
More than 35 haute couture pieces from the archive of Dutch fashion designers Viktor & Rolf feature in an exhibition at Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria. More
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Christian Heikoop's Glissade furniture is erected from metal rods like a tent
Dutch designer Christian Heikoop has created a flat-pack furniture collection that is assembled in the same way as a tent. More
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Five of the best exhibitions to see at Dutch Design Week 2016
With Dutch Design Week just around the corner, we've rounded up five of the event's most intriguing exhibitions, including a gastronomic venture from Maarten Baas and a show exploring erotic displeasure. More
