For over two decades, Dutch Design Awards (DDA) has celebrated designers who push boundaries, reimagine futures, and shape the role of design in society. With the Emerging Talent Award, we recognise designers who embody bold imagination, creative courage, and the power of collaboration—those who reframe what design can achieve today and tomorrow.

This year, three promising designers will each receive a €10,000 award and personal guidance within the Dutch Design Week programme, offering them both recognition and support to further develop their practice.

Help us celebrate the designers shaping the future of design. By nominating a talent, you help pass on the baton—connecting past and future, and keeping the conversation on Dutch design alive and evolving. Discover more about the award, the jury, the prizes, and the requirements here.

The award is made possible with support from the Keep an Eye Foundation, which champions emerging creative talent.

Nominations are closed!

After an inspiring round of nominations from across the design community, the results are in.

We’re proud to present the Class of 2025 — fifteen emerging designers who embody the diversity, curiosity, and collaborative spirit of Dutch design today. Selected by a jury of leading figures from across the field, this new generation redefines what design can do, from material innovation and social engagement to digital experimentation.

From this outstanding group, three winners were chosen for their exceptional vision and impact: Vera van der Burg, Willem de Haan, and Plasticiet. Each represents a distinct frontier of design — exploring how creativity can shape the systems, materials, and technologies that define our shared future.

The full jury report captures the insights and reflections behind this year’s selection and celebrates the collective energy that continues to drive Dutch design forward.

Read the full Jury Report