What Gets Designed in the Multicrisis?

Reflections on Dutch Design Week and the human condition.

Dear Reader,

Dutch Design Week is widely regarded as one of the most relevant events of its kind. One reason lies in its focus on innovation: technological, conceptual, and social. Another lies in its role as a platform for emerging designers, whether graduating from the Design Academy Eindhoven or working independently.

In times of multiple crises (clim…