The seven jury members for the Emerging Talent Award of the Dutch Design Awards (DDA) 2025 have been announced. The jury has been assembled by jury chair Borre Akkersdijk (BYBORRE®), whose appointment was shared earlier this month. Together, they will evaluate the work of emerging designers under the age of 35 who stand out for their vision, social engagement, and/or multidisciplinary approach.

The 2025 jury brings together a wide range of disciplines: architect Samir Bantal, Director at AMO, working at the intersection of spatial design, society, and technology; artist and designer Sabine Marcelis, together with Paul Cournet, architect and founder of CLOUD; Johan Kramer, film and advertising director at Holy Fools and co-founder of creative agency KesselsKramer; Nathalie van Sasse van Ysselt, a Los Angeles–based creative director involved in design and experience events such as Sphere in Las Vegas, HUB Montréal, and OFFF Barcelona; and Guillaume Schmidt, co-founder of streetwear label Patta, internationally recognized for its cultural and social impact.

“With this fantastic mix of people, we are bringing together different disciplines and perspectives. From fashion and technology to social innovation and storytelling, it’s precisely in this diversity that the power of design lies today,” says jury chair Borre Akkersdijk.

The open call launched on August 26, 2025, via the DDA website. Designers can apply or be nominated until Monday, September 15 at 11:59 PM (CEST). The selection criteria can be found here. On Saturday, October 18, at the start of the 25th Dutch Design Week, DDA will announce the three winners. Each will receive a prize of €10,000. The award is made possible by the Keep an Eye Foundation, which supports emerging creative talent.

Dutch Design Awards (DDA) annually honors the most outstanding designers and projects from the Netherlands. Since its founding in 2003, DDA has provided a platform for Dutch design that is relevant, impactful, and helps move the world forward. With a sharp focus on systemic change, collaboration, and talent development, DDA demonstrates how design can contribute to social, technological, and cultural transitions. The awards are part of Dutch Design Foundation and are presented during Dutch Design Week in October.