The lecture program for Design District 2025 will be available on the website in mid-April. All talks are in Dutch. The talk room can only be reached by stairs. You will find the stairs next to the the restrooms.
All talks are free of charge. For the Talks of De Interieur Club you must register in advance.
KFF Showroom – Van Nelle Factory, 2nd Floor
Be sure to visit the KFF Showroom during Design District! Especially for Design District visitors, the doors of the KFF showroom will be open, where you’ll be warmly welcomed with a fresh cup of coffee. Discover the full KFF collection, including the very latest models. Take a seat, feel the difference, and experience the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and design that KFF is renowned for.
At the entrance of Design District, follow the signs to the 2nd floor of the coffee factory.
Free guided tours with Van Nelle guide
The unique Van Nelle Factory from 1931 is the monument of Dutch modernism. World famous for the progressive design that gave air, light and space a new meaning in architecture. In 2014, UNESCO completed the international recognition of this exceptional building by granting World Heritage status. During Design District you can walk through and around the factory with experienced Van Nelle guide, and learn why this design is of international significance.
Daily at 13.00 and 15.00 hrs. Maximum 20 people per tour. Starting point at the coffee corner just after the entrance of Design District.
Designer District
In addition to the well-known names of manufacturers, there are 25 starting and/ or self-producing designers on the Designer District. We are very proud of the list of names this year, and we expect a lot from the special presentation in the old Coffee Factory. Make sure you do not miss this part!
Hout- en Meubileringscollege
The HMC, also known as the Hout- en Meubileringscollege, is back! In the old Tobacco Factory, five selected graduated students from the HMC will present their designs to the Design District public.
Outside District
From the middle of the fair, you can access the beautiful garden of Design District, where you can take a break. With a lovely sunny weather and a view of the monumental factory, it’s a great place to relax. This edition features presentations from 5 outdoor design brands that you can admire and where you can sit down!
Bubble Bar, Ball Bar, and DJ
Feeling hungry or thirsty? You’ll find everything you need this year in the festive stretch tent in the garden. At the Bubble Bar, you can order a glass (or even a bottle) of the finest quality bubbles. At the Ball Bar, you can choose from oyster mushroom, Old Amsterdam cheese, or regular bitterballen. The last 3 hours of each fair day will be cheered up by a DJ in the outdoor garden!