Design Academy Eindhoven news and archive

Design Academy Eindhoven's Trans Realities Lab relocates to high tech campus Eindhoven

Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) confirmed that its Trans Realities Lab (TRL) would relocate to High Tech Campus Eindhoven (HTCE), establishing a long-term base from 2026. The new location includes a research lab equipped with XR, motion capture, virtual production and immersive media tools, along with office space in building HTC 37. The move was...

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Design Academy Eindhoven graduation shows 2025

Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) is presenting its graduation shows 2025 from 18–26 October during Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. The exhibition will showcase more than 200 Bachelor and Master graduate projects, covering themes such as social change, sustainability, technology, and cultural identity. This year’s edition will take place at...

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Dr Ramon Amaro appointed Creative Director of Design Academy Eindhoven

Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) has announced the appointment of Dr Ramon Amaro as its new Creative Director and Executive Board Member, in a press release. He will succeed Joseph Grima, who served in the role from 2017 and completes his second and final four-year term this year. Dr Amaro’s appointment comes as the Academy prepares for a...

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New Head of MA Social Design at Design Academy Eindhoven

The Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) has announced Marina Otero Verzier as the new head of MA Social Design. As of September 1, Otero will replace the current head Jan Boelen. Marina Otero Verzier is an architect based in Rotterdam who studied at TU Delft, Columbia University GSAPP and in 2016, Otero received her PhD at ETSA Madrid. Currently, she...

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Design Academy Eindhoven appoints new Director of education and research

Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) has announced the appointment of director, art and education innovator, conductor and performing musician Raf De Keninck as its new Director of education and research. The company said in a statement that he joins the three-person executive board, alongside the Creative Director Joseph Grima and Director of...