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SBYD.SPACE @ Dutch Design Week 2026

17–25 October 2026 at Sectie-C

The Space for Sustainability by Design (SBYD.SPACE), based at Folkwang University of the Arts, presents the exhibition SPACES FOR FUTURES at Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven from 17 to 25 October 2026. The exhibition brings together thirteen projects that show how design and art can respond to the challenges of our present and contribute to shaping possible futures. They address the consequences of resource use and imagine new possibilities for sustainable living and production.

Works and activities from SBYD's six working groups – SPACE FOR TECH, SPACE FOR REPAIR, SPACE FOR TEXTILES, SPACE FOR FOOD, SPACE FOR BIOMATERIALS and SPACE FOR NARRATIVES – create opportunities through design to discuss, experiment with and reflect on more sustainable practices.

The exhibition also debuts work by four artists and designers-in-residence from Mexico and Ghana, developed during their residencies as part of the SBYD Residency Programme. Joseph Kofi Awumee, Angel Estrada López, Aseye Fiagbe and Emiliano Hernández Sánchez present works ranging from sculpture and film to installations and food design.

Two students from Folkwang University of the Arts, Karolina Błońska and Bastian Engel, winners of the Open Call for sustainable student projects, present projects on materials, manufacturing processes and urban habitats for non-human life.

We would be happy to arrange a group tour of the exhibition. Simply send us an email. The SBYD.SPACE team looks forward to your visit!

EVENT: DUTCH DESIGN WEEK 2026

Exhibition: »SPACES FOR FUTURES«
Location: Sectie-C, Studio 8-40-1, Daalakkersweg 8–40, 5641 JA Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opening hours: 17 October–25 October 2026, 11:00–18:00
More Info: »SPACES FOR FUTURES« & Instagram SBYD.SPACE
Tickets: https://ddw.nl/en/tickets

SBYD's SPACES host a changing programme of activities at the SBYD Bike, including a publication release, remanufacturing workshops and other surprises.

PROGRAMME SBYD BIKE:

Vapes to Flashlights @ SBYD Bike
Sat 17.10.2026 + Sun 18.10.2026, 11 am – 1 pm + 3 pm – 5 pm
Sustainable Narrative Canvas @ SBYD Bike
Wed 21.10.2026, 11 am – 6 pm
Biolab Kiosk @ SBYD Bike
Sat 24.10.2026 + Sun 25.10.2026, 11 am – 6 pm

EXHIBITORS:

SBYD.SPACE (Shahriar Assadi, Tom Baffi, Anke Bernotat, Karolina Błońska, Lucas Dieckmann, Lorena Droste, Steffen Hartwig, Katharina Herbrich, Lena Jean Jäger, Marius Land, Stefan Neudecker, Corinne Riepert, Judith Schanz, Judith Schlupkothen, Johanna Schmeer, Lilli Seiler, Lina Walter, Daniel Wilkens)
Karolina Błońska and Bastian Engel (winners of the Open Call for sustainable student projects)
Joseph Kofi Awumee and Aseye Fiagbe (residency in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Ghana)
Angel Estrada López and Emiliano Hernández Sánchez (residency in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Mexico)