Dutch Design
From Rietveld’s Red and Blue Chair to Viktor & Rolf’s high-heeled clogs, Dutch Design is famous around the world for its tongue-in-cheek approach. But did you know that Dutch Design is about much more than that? The constant drive to experiment and innovate is not just a defining characteristic of Dutch Design, it’s strongly woven into the very fabric of Dutch culture. Our designers are world-renowned for their clever solutions to all manner of problems.
Want to know more about this curious phenomenon of Dutch Design? We can tell you everything you need to know and all the best places to go for the best Dutch Design experiences during your visit to the Netherlands.
Design in Dutch culture
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Dutch Design reflects our culture
How Dutch Design reflects the culture of the Netherlands and its innovative strength and problem-solving mentality.
Immerse yourself in Dutch Design
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Rietveld Schröder House
Visit the Rietveld Schröder House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic landmark in Utrecht.
![Geert Lap ceramic forms, Design Museum Den Bosch collection Geert Lap ceramic forms, Design Museum Den Bosch collection](jpg/81084_fullimage_geert%20lap%20keramische%20vormen%2c%20collectie%20design%20museum%20den%20bosch%20%c2%a9%20erik%20en%20petra%20hesmerg_430x330.jpg)
Design Museum Den Bosch
Immerse yourself in the special exhibitions at the Design Museum in Den Bosch. It’s a feast for the eyes for anyone who loves design, ceramics, and jewelry.
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Kunsthal Rotterdam
Fashion, photography, special cultures, and design - the Kunsthal Rotterdam has it all. Its diverse program means that every room holds something special.
Designs for a better world
![Hotel interior Mondrian Doha Atrium in Qatar by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders Hotel interior Mondrian Doha Atrium in Qatar by Dutch designer Marcel Wanders](jpg/80965_fullimage_interior%20mondrian%20doha%20atrium%20by%20marcel%20wanders%20%c2%a9%20marcel%20wanders.jpg)
![Dutch Design Week 2021 Klokgebouw Labyrint Dutch Design Week 2021 Klokgebouw Labyrint](jpg/80787_fullimage_dutch%20design%20week%202021%20klokgebouw%20labyrint%20%c2%a9%20cleogoossens%20via%20flickr.jpg)
Much more than just a pretty face
![Chubby Chairs by Studio Kooij Chubby Chairs by Studio Kooij](jpg/81070_fullimage_chubby%20chairs%20%c2%a9%20studio%20kooij_840x484.jpg)
![Portrait Job Smeets © Studio Job Portrait Job Smeets © Studio Job](jpg/81083_fullimage_portrait%20job%20smeets%20%c2%a9%20studio%20job_840x484.jpg)
![HEMbrugterrein Museum of Humanities hanging portraits HEMbrugterrein Museum of Humanities hanging portraits](jpg/81104_fullimage_hembrugterrein%20museum%20of%20humanities%20hangende%20doeken%20%c2%a9%20olivier%20groot%20via%20nbtc_840x484.jpg)
![Elten Kiene with booklet looking at graffiti Elten Kiene with booklet looking at graffiti](jpg/81052_fullimage_elten%20kiene%20with%20booklet%20looking%20at%20graffiti%20%c2%a9%20bring%20yourself%20nbtc_840x1455.jpg)
![Colour One for MINI by Scholten & Baijings Colour One for MINI by Scholten & Baijings](jpg/80968_fullimage_colour%20one%20for%20mini%20by%20scholten%20%26%20baijings%20%c2%a9%20bmw%20group_840x484.jpg)
![Portraitphoto Jalila Essaidi with 4 glass vases in the lab Portraitphoto Jalila Essaidi with 4 glass vases in the lab](jpg/80999_fullimage_dutch%20design%20bys%20jalila%20essaidi%20met%204%20glazen%20vaasjes%201920x%20%c2%a9%20bring%20yourself%20nbtc_840x472.jpg)
![MuseumW StudioJob blue-room MuseumW StudioJob blue-room](jpg/81082_fullimage_museumw%20studiojob%20blue-room%20%c2%a9%20arjen%20schmitz_840x484.jpg)
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This is real Dutch Design
![HEMbrugterrein Museum of Humanities Zaandam HEMbrugterrein Museum of Humanities Zaandam](jpg/81106_fullimage_hembrugterrein%20museum%20of%20humanities%20%c2%a9%20olivier%20groot%20via%20nbtc.jpg)
Five top Dutch Design destinations
Dutch Design can be found across the Netherlands, but where are the most remarkable examples of it?
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© Olivier Groot via NBTC
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© Olivier Groot via NBTC
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© Olivier Groot via NBTC
New Dutch Design
Discover Dutch Design in the Netherlands
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The Van Gogh-Roosegaarde cycle path
Discover the twinkling cycle path inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
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Centraal Museum
Gerrit Rietveld will forever be associated with Utrecht. Discover this Dutch designer’s most special objects at the Centraal Museum in this beautiful city.
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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam has a huge art collection with a major focus on Dutch Design.