Dd Yearbook ’24-’25, (Off) Balance: Out now!

The Association of Dutch Designers (BNO) launched the fifth edition of the acclaimed Dutch Designers Yearbook, this time exploring the theme (Off) Balance. This hardcover publication offers the definitive overview of a year in Dutch design, highlighting the latest developments in the field.
Discover which emerging talents are shaping the future, who won coveted design awards and how designers are finding inspiration and balance in a time marked by disruption.

Dd Yearbook ’24-’25 captures the pulse of a world where contrasts dominate the discourse. Democracy versus autocracy, sustainability versus consumption, tech-made versus human-made, tradition versus innovation—the question is no longer whether imbalance defines our time, but whether we are ready and able to restore equilibrium. Will the design sector stick to the status quo, or will designers dare to explore new forms of functionality and meaning?

This edition not only reflects on a transformative year for design but also delves into the role of design in shaping tomorrow’s society. Contributions from leading journalists, scientists, and designers provide thought-provoking perspectives. Neuroscientist Lara Wierenga examines the creative brain, while a special podcast edition of Designers Inc. features zeitgeist analyst Christine Boland. Journalist Jeroen Junte presents ten design year highlights and design curator Yassine Salihine provides an in-depth interview. Journalist Viveka van de Vliet interviews experts on the value and challenges of design awards, offering further insights into the sector’s complexities.

The publication also presents promising graduation projects from Dutch design academies, ranging from practical solutions to pressing issues to conceptual creations that challenge conventions. Award-winning works by prominent names such as Noon Passama, BCXSY, Joost Grootens, Hedy Tjin, Lidewij Edelkoort, Patta, Mohamed Benchellal, Marit Törnqvist, TBWA\NEBOKO and Typotheque are featured, showcasing the diversity and innovation in contemporary Dutch design.

About Dd Yearbook
Dd Yearbook is an annual publication by BNO, created in collaboration with nai010 publishers. It is distributed free of charge to BNO members and will be available in bookstores and online at nai010.com from beginning of December. The launch was celebrated on November 28 at @droog in Amsterdam. Designed by studio de Ronners, printed by NPN Drukkers and bound by Boekbinderij Abbringh, Dd Yearbook is produced with care and a commitment to sustainability, using climate-neutral printing and high-quality materials. You can order your copy here.

Dd Yearbook € 29,95 | Nederlands/Engels | ISBN 978-94-6208-881-8
Also available as e-book € 19,95 | ISBN 978-94-6208-884-9
Editor-in-chief: Barbara van Santen, Sophie Tijssen
Editors: Lara Wierenga, Natasja Admiraal, Edo Dijksterhuis, Pao Lien Djie, Diana Janssen, Jeroen Junte, Madeleine van Lennep, Viveka van de Vliet
Hardcover, 192 p., 21 x 26 cm, illustrated, nur 656. a-titel
Design: studio de Ronners