dutch design week, 17-25 oktober 2026 eindhoven

Designed for Society

Fontys Industrial Design Engineering students are committed to solving environmental and social issues through meaningful and responsible design.

Hosted by Fontys Industrial Design Engineering / IPO

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Entrance fee

Free access

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Free wifi available
Toilets available
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Wheelchair friendly toilet available

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At the Fontys Industrial Design Engineering (IDE) exposition, you’ll experience how the next generation of designers is shaping a future that puts people and the planet first.

What to expect at our booth

Explore a diverse collection of prototypes and designs — from early sketches to functional mockups. Highlights include:
• Non-electrical hearing aids – Designed for individuals in the early stages of hearing loss.
• Ring of Light - Light to attach on white canes, to increase visibility for visually impaired persons at night.
• Impact lighting - Aesthetic ánd sustainable lamp shades
• 3D printed mono-material shoes – Digitally adjustable for a perfect fit, combining fashion with sustainability.
• Wall tiles of recycled plastic - Acoustic tiles of recycled CD cases
• Modular gadget holder - Tool that creates a more independent world for people living with cerebral palsy
• Adjustable desk lamps – Designed with flexibility and user comfort in mind.
• OneBlade Charging Dock ECO - The Charging Dock offers integrated storage for all attachments including the OneBlade itself

IDE alumni

This year, we’re also proud to showcase work from IDE alumni, demonstrating how our graduates continue to innovate beyond the classroom.

Come and discover how design can make a difference.

Ready to visit?

Come to Dutch Design Week and make this project part of your visit.

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Oneblade Charging Dock ECO
Oneblade Charging Dock ECO
F. Jurkovic
Wall panels of old CD-cases
Wall panels of old CD-cases
Loek Nabben

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Fontys Industrial Design Engineering / IPO
fontysvenlo_ide@fontys.nl
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programme.hosted_by.about Fontys Industrial Design Engineering / IPO

Fontys is a university of applied sciences. We provide numerous bachelor's, master's and exchange programmes in almost every sector of the job market. Our teaching is closely connected to our hands-on research. Our students, teachers and researchers work together with professionals in the industry to bring innovation to the area. The ultimate aim is to solve complicated societal challenges.