Help us celebrate designers shaping the future of design.

The Emerging Talent Award recognises upcoming designers who demonstrate a distinctive vision and the potential to shape the future of design. The award celebrates practices that combine experimentation, critical thinking, and collaboration across disciplines. Each year, a jury composed of leading figures from across the design field selects a group of emerging designers whose work reflects the evolving landscape of Dutch design.

• Nominations

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  Who is shaping the next generation?

  We invite you to nominate an emerging designer for Dutch Design Awards 2026 — someone you believe is defining the future of the field.

  By nominating a talent, you help pass on the baton—connecting past and future, and keeping the conversation on Dutch design alive and evolving.

• A New Generation

  The Emerging Talent Award returns in 2026 to spotlight the next generation of designers shaping the field. Once again, three promising designers will each receive a €10,000 award, offering them both recognition and support to further develop their practice.

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