The RGD and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands recently invited four renowned Dutch designers to talk about what makes Dutch design unique and innovative. Below, we share some insights that reflect the essence of Dutch culture and its influence on design.
“I started to look around me and thought what makes Dutch design so unique? And, one of the first things you’ll notice if you visit our country is that everything is design.” — Margot Gabel, Lead Designer at Build in Amsterdam
“Traditionally, we love structure, clarity and an unconventional approach regardless of the result of the end product.” — Sebastiaan Scheer, Head of Design at MediaMonks
“You have to understand the best interests and motives of other people and that is really also the core when it comes to innovation and design in the Netherlands. It is really this collaboration and the openness that has been ingrained in the nature and mentality of the Dutch and …