”mcbw fosters interdisciplinary dialog and brings together the public, experts, designers, company representatives, and students from design, architecture, the economy, and other disciplines to deliver comprehensive design experiences.“ Thorsten Buch puts it in a nutshell in his interview with NL CreativeNL and Creatief Arnhem and Vincent van Herk, Head of Dutch Design Week and adds: ”We see design as something that touches everything." Do you agree? Read the whole article on Creatief Arnhem Blog: https://lnkd.in/ebsEruA5 #designconnects #mcbw #designweek #unitedbydesign #thegermandesignevent #münchen #creativity #inspiration #design
One of the highlights of CreativeNL and Creatief Arnhem's program during munich creative business week was an engaging live conversation between Thorsten Buch, Head of MCBW, and Vincent van Herk, Head of Dutch Design Week. Moderated by Simone van Bennekom, they delved into the current design landscape and the unique approaches of German and Dutch design. "Design is always focused on progress." - Thorsten Buch Van Herk emphasized, "That's the great and the productive thing about these kinds of events and exchanges; you learn from each other. In the German design community, a pragmatic approach is central. With us Dutch people, it's always about the future. Those are two different perspectives." Read the whole article: https://lnkd.in/ebsEruA5 Photo by Benedikt Matern Article by Nils Adriaans Hul le Kes Rosalie Apituley, Jeroen van den Eijnde, Samira Boon, Anne Boermans, Tom Kortbeek. CreativeNL, Ontwerp Platform Arnhem | OPA, Gemeente Arnhem, Mode Partners 025. Marjolein de Graaf, Paul Maassen, Floor Bouwmeister, Renske de Haan, Arno Geesink, Riëlle Schoeman, Hilmer Thijs.