{"id":47744,"date":"2026-09-30T14:56:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=47744"},"modified":"2026-09-30T15:32:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T13:32:16","slug":"netherlands-china-design-symposium-at-the-ddw","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.vnc-china.nl\/en\/event\/netherlands-china-design-symposium-at-the-ddw\/","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands China Design Symposium at the DDW"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dutch-Chinese collaboration and the opportunities that arise when two very different creative cultures meet.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you visit the Nanjing University of the Arts exhibition at Dutch Design Week, you may find yourself wondering: What makes Chinese design distinctly Chinese?<\/strong> How are today\u2019s designers influenced by China\u2019s long history, culture and rapidly changing society? And what happens when Chinese and Dutch designers bring their different perspectives together?<\/p>\n

This special symposium takes the exhibition as a starting point to explore Chinese design, Dutch-Chinese collaboration and the opportunities that arise when two very different creative cultures meet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a short introduction to Dutch Design Week, three speakers<\/strong> will share their perspectives:<\/p>\n

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Prof. Wencong Wang<\/strong>, Vice Dean of the School of Industrial Design and Intelligent Innovation at Nanjing University of the Arts, will offer an inside perspective on contemporary Chinese design and its cultural roots.<\/p>\n

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Robert Barnhoorn<\/strong>, Founding Partner of Spark Innovation and Design, will share his experience of Dutch and Chinese designers working together \u2013 and what these collaborations can produce.<\/p>\n

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Sachi Claringbould<\/strong>, former Deputy Consul General and Head of Economic Affairs at the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai, will broaden the discussion: what can we learn from Dutch-Chinese cooperation in general?<\/p>\n

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Moderator:<\/strong> Moderator: Prof. Daan van Eijk, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University.<\/p>\n

Together, we will explore not only the differences between Dutch and Chinese approaches to design, but also what becomes possible when these worlds meet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the presentations, we invite you to continue the conversation over drinks and snacks. Meet the speakers, designers and other participants, exchange ideas and make new connections.<\/p>\n

Who should join?<\/h3>\n

The symposium is particularly interesting for designers and design companies, businesses working with China, government and public-sector organisations, researchers and university staff, design students, VNC members, and anyone curious about contemporary China and the creative exchange between China and the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

Come for the design, stay for the conversation \u2013 and discover China from a different perspective.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sponsor: Association of Chinese Investment Enterprises in The Netherlands (ACIEN) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Join the tour!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A limited number number of VNC members<\/strong> are also welcome to join a tour around the DDW by prof. Daan van Eijk<\/strong> which starts at 13:30<\/strong>. If you are interested in joining the tour, please send a mail to info@vnc-china.nl. Participation is free of charge.<\/p>\n

Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n

15:30 \u2013 16:00 Walk-in.<\/p>\n

16:00 \u2013 16:05 Welcome by Cindy Shao on behalf of the VNC.<\/p>\n

16:05 \u2013 16:10 Representative of ACIEN: \u201cShort speech\u201d.<\/p>\n

16:10 \u2013 16:20 Representative of the DDW: \u201cAbout the DDW and its international scope\u201d.<\/p>\n

16:20 \u2013 16:40 Wencong Wang, Vice Dean of the School of Industrial Design and Intelligent Innovation of Nanjing University of the Arts: \u201cChinese Characteristics in Design\u201d.<\/p>\n

16:40 \u2013 17:00 Robert Barnhoorn, Founding Partner Spark Design and Innovation: “Designing with China”.<\/p>\n

17:00 \u2013 17:20 Sachi Claringbould, former Deputy Consul General and Head of Economic Affairs of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Shanghai. \u201cThe Netherlands and China working together\u201d.<\/p>\n

17:20 \u2013 17:30 Q&A.<\/p>\n

17:30 \u2013 18:00 Networking with drinks in Bar Casimir, Nat. Lab Strijp-S.<\/p>\n

Language:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event will be held in English.<\/p>\n

19 October 2026 \u2013 Netherlands China Design Symposium – Leden VNC Ticket \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u20ac 0,0<\/p>\n

19 October 2026 \u2013 Netherlands China Design Symposium – Standard Ticket \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u20ac 15,00<\/p>\n

19 October 2026 \u2013 Netherlands China Design Symposium – Student Ticket \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u20ac 7,50<\/p>\n

Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to someone else.<\/p>\n

Please note that tickets for the symposium don\u2019t give admission to the DDW. If you want to visit the DDW you have to buy tickets separately.<\/p>\n

For the tour: if you have received a confirmation, please assemble at 13:15 at the entrance of the Klokgebouw at Strijp-S. Registration does not include the DDW ticket (cost 32,50 \u20ac) which should be purchased separately at the DDW ticket office at the entrance of the Klokgebouw.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Auditorium Nat.Lab Strijp-S, Kastanjelaan 500, 5616 LZ Eindhoven<\/p>\n

PLEASE REGISTER HERE<\/strong>: