
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Eindhoven, Netherlands

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A celebrated designer known for his conceptual, theatrical, and often handcrafted furniture and objects. His "Smoke" and... View More
A celebrated designer known for his conceptual, theatrical, and often handcrafted furniture and objects. His "Smoke" and "Clay" series are iconic, challenging perceptions of value, time, and perfection in design with remarkable creativity and wit. View Less
A pioneering force in revitalizing industrial design with a human touch. Her work for Vitra and others masterfully blend... View More
A pioneering force in revitalizing industrial design with a human touch. Her work for Vitra and others masterfully blends rich colors, textures, and craft techniques with serial production, advocating for "long-term uniqueness" and deep material knowledge. View Less
A renowned designer and director of Studio Makkink & Bey, whose work explores the relationship between object, user, and... View More
A renowned designer and director of Studio Makkink & Bey, whose work explores the relationship between object, user, and environment. His poetic and critical designs often repurpose existing forms to tell new stories about our daily lives. View Less
An influential designer famous for his romantic and nature-inspired designs. His "Wednesday" light and other works ofte... View More
An influential designer famous for his romantic and nature-inspired designs. His "Wednesday" light and other works often use laser-cutting and digital technology to create intricate, magical, and accessible products and installations. View Less
A critically acclaimed design studio that creates sophisticated, narrative-driven interiors and products for high-profil... View More
A critically acclaimed design studio that creates sophisticated, narrative-driven interiors and products for high-profile clients, blending historical references with a sharp contemporary aesthetic. View Less
A founding father of Dutch Design, achieving global fame with his iconic Knotted Chair. He co-founded the powerhouse des... View More
A founding father of Dutch Design, achieving global fame with his iconic Knotted Chair. He co-founded the powerhouse design brand Moooi, bringing flamboyant, personality-driven design to a mass audience and reshaping the interior world. View Less
A master of upcycling and material honesty, famous for his iconic "Scrapwood" furniture. He built a self-sufficient empi... View More
A master of upcycling and material honesty, famous for his iconic "Scrapwood" furniture. He built a self-sufficient empire where he designs, manufactures, and sells his work, championing local production and the beauty of imperfection. View Less
A visionary fashion designer who has radically transformed haute couture. She merges cutting-edge technology like 3D pri... View More
A visionary fashion designer who has radically transformed haute couture. She merges cutting-edge technology like 3D printing with traditional craftsmanship to create breathtaking, sculptural garments that explore the intersection of science, art, and the body. View Less
The below information is required while
completing the university application :
A secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO, HAVO, or MBO level-4 diploma.
Successful completion of a portfolio assignment and an assignment day (or online alternative).
A positive result from the intake interview.
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80).
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a global open-source movement originating from a DAE graduation project, demonstrating the academy's impact on social and environmental design practices worldwide.
a monumental achievement for an alumna, showcasing how DAE fosters radical innovation that can disrupt established industries like high fashion.
a key recognition of its global influence and the high caliber of its graduating designers.
marking a significant moment where DAE's conceptual and craft-informed approach bega
a pioneering course that solidified the academy's reputation for critical, research-driven design education beyond traditional object-making.
While now a city-wide event, DDW's prominence is inextricably linked to and largely driven by the international attention garnered by DAE's annual graduation show.
While van Herpen's practice is her own, her groundbreaking 3D-printed, biodegradable sculptures and garments, developed with scientists, represent the pinnacle of material innovation and speculative design fostered at DAE.
While The Ocean Cleanup was founded outside DAE, the design thinking and prototyping skills honed at the academy were instrumental in developing the systems to capture plastic in rivers before it reaches the ocean.
A series of projects exploring open-source design and modularity, which later evolved into the global phenomenon Precious Plastic, providing blueprints for community-run plastic recycling workshops.
Pioneering research into using mycelium (mushroom roots) as a biodegradable binding agent for creating sustainable packaging, textiles, and even furniture.
. A solid cube of steel that comes with a sledgehammer, inviting the owner to "beat" their own unique chair into existence, challenging notions of mass production and authorship.
A revolutionary chair made from aramid and carbon fibers, knotted by hand and hardened with epoxy, blurring the lines between high-tech and craft and heralding the Dutch Design movement.

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