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  • Amsterdam-based graphic designer Joost Grootens organises complex information into maps, books and graphics.
    Joost Grootens: Organising complex data through design
    Video Interviews > Art & Photography / Graphic Design & Illustration / Information Design
    Amsterdam-based graphic designer Joost Grootens organises complex information into maps, books and graphics. >
    5 Nov 15
  • Experimental Jetset at Design Indaba. Photo by Jonx Pillemer.
    Experimental Jetset on scavenging the ruins of Modernism
    Talks > Graphic Design & Illustration
    The Dutch graphic designers tell us how they tap into design history to create work that is rooted in today's culture. >
    15 Dec 14
  • Experimental Jetset - Printed book paper
    Trailer: Experimental Jetset on scavenging the ruins of Modernism
    Trailers > Graphic Design & Illustration
    The Dutch graphic designers talk about the influences that have shaped their impressive body of work. >
    9 Dec 14
  • Scary Beautiful by Leanie van der Vyver.
    Leanie van der Vyver on testing the line between sexy and grotesque
    Talks > Fashion & Jewellery Design
    What lies beyond the projection of perfection? How far can we push notions of beauty, before it becomes grotesque? Leanie van der Vyver asks these questions. >
    5 Dec 13
  • Bas van Beek at Dutch Design Week
    Bas van Beek at Dutch Design Week
    Video Interviews > Design Thinking / Product Design
    Bas van Beek talks about design education and why it needs to set assignments in the real world. >
    3 Dec 12
  • Veggie toner
    Design News > Food Design
    Graphic designer John Jansen created a range of organic inks by using the juice of vegetables like carrots, spinach and red cabbage. >
    15 Nov 11
  • Dutch treat
    Festival News > Industrial Design / Product Design / Design Thinking / Fashion & Jewellery Design
    Four internationally renowned speakers at the Design Indaba 2007 share Dutch roots and an eye for design. >
    1 Feb 07
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