“During Dutch Design Week (DDW), the Secrid Talent Podium is bringing together a selection of groundbreaking designers for the fourth time.”

This year, seven international talents take centre stage, aiming to transform the industry with sustainable and innovative solutions—from agriculture to construction, textiles, and energy. At the same time, the platform draws special attention to a theme that often remains underexposed in the creative sector: Intellectual Property.

Seven Designers: Design as a Driver of Change
In collaboration with the Dutch Design Foundation, Secrid selected seven designers for their innovative ideas, holistic vision, and entrepreneurship. Each participant will receive, alongside a place on the stage, coaching, publicity, and €7,777 in prize money—a symbolic reference to Secrid’s seven holistic design principles.

The designers demonstrate that a hopeful future is already becoming reality: radical changes are underway in agriculture, textiles, construction, and energy. […]

Link to the original article on the Dutch Design Daily website