Dutch Design Week 2013Highlights

Jaap van Oirschot

DAF RebornRe-introducing the Dutch national family car, made in Holland. Translating the 1960s model into a modern design: a hybrid plug-in.

Do-It-Yourself ButcheringRestoring the emotional link between the meat we eat and animal it provides. This kit comes with a live chicken, an axe and some rope. it’s up to you to turn the chicken into a dish.

EasyFuneralQuestion the monopoly position of the funeral service industry by introducing a funeral price fighter. No frills, just the basics.

Phone BloksBreaking the pattern of smart phones that are easily discarded. This smart phone has seperate components, each with their own function. When one component breaks down or needs an upgrade, it can be easily replaced.

The PowderyWhat’s for dinner? In the Powdery, you can prepare any meal you like with a minimum amount of ingredients. The nutritious powders are mixed while you wait.

Grey connectionsHow do you create interpersonal connections between the elderly - especially if they have Alzheimer’s disease? This ‘rollator bench’ is repurposed by turning it into a mobile knitting space.

Tidy lightWhen it comes to arranging our desks, some things never change: the need for light and the wish to store small office utensils. The Tidy Light combines both. It adds a playful element to a clean-desk policy.