Antoine Peters creates optical illusions with Lenticular Weave textiles
Dutch designer Antoine Peters has developed a technique for making textiles that appear to change or move when viewed from different angles. More
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"Grandmaster of the white interior" Jan des Bouvrie dies aged 78
Dutch celebrity designer Jan des Bouvrie, known for creating the iconic Cube sofa and introducing white, minimalist interiors to the Netherlands, has passed away at the age of 78 after a multi-year battle with prostate cancer. More
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Dewi van de Klomp's foam furniture morphs and sags in response to its contents
Books, plates and glasses are engulfed by the squishy shelves of Dutch designer Dewi van de Klomp's Soft Cabinets, which are made from foam rubber in a bid to bring more attention to the "overlooked" material. More
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"It just happened; there was no plan," says Droog co-founder Renny Ramakers
Droog co-founder Renny Ramakers looks back at how the influential design platform shook up the industry in the 1990s in the latest talk in our ongoing collaboration with Friedman Benda for VDF. More
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Thier & van Daalen's The Plastic Mine homeware reveals hidden patterns in factory waste
Dutch designers Iris van Daalen and Ruben Thier's The Plastic Mine is a series of home accessories made from plastic clumps gathered from a factory floor. More
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Six alternative approaches to seating from Object Rotterdam 2020
Unusual, innovative and avant-garde approaches to seating were among the highlights of Dutch design fair Object Rotterdam, which took place earlier this month. Anna Winston picks six of the most intriguing chairs from the annual event's crop of up-and-coming talent. More
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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
