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Design meets Industry

Industrial Design HUB is the place where companies and designers come together and showcase successful collaborations.

Industrial Design HUB

ID-HUB showcases the power of collaboration. Leading Dutch industrial design agencies and innovative companies present real-world projects that demonstrate how design drives innovation, sustainability and business growth.

WHEN design meets industry

When these worlds come together, the result is greater than the sum of their parts. The creativity and expertise of designers, combined with the commercial strength, production capabilities, and market knowledge of businesses, create a powerful engine for innovation. This not only leads to smarter and more sustainable products, but also strengthens competitiveness and drives economic growth.

HOW design meets industry

Successful collaboration requires commitment, trust and openness from both sides. At ID-HUB, we show how these collaborations come to life, how the process works, and why they deliver stronger results.

WHY design meets industry

Not every company has all the expertise it needs in-house. External designers and design agencies bring valuable experience, specialist knowledge and extensive networks. They know how to structure and execute an effective design process, helping companies innovate faster and more effectively.

About DDW x Designlink

Since 2013, Designlink has served as a platform for high-quality initiatives aimed at professionalizing the “design chain.” These initiatives may involve commissioning and entrepreneurship, as well as knowledge and policy development and promotion. One example is the Good Industrial Design Award, known as G100 since 2022. It is an annual showcase of the best the Netherlands has to offer in the field of product design. Designlink collaborates with (regional) partners and positions itself as the