Area-tip: Sectie-C

It's a short trip from downtown, but Sectie-C is worth every detour. At this creative breeding ground, you will look inside the studios of more than 100 creatives. Hop on your bike or into one of the Design Rides and take a look!

Where?

Daalakkersweg 2-16, Eindhoven

Need a ticket?

Yes, get yours here.

How to get there?

With an ov-bike (fifteen minutes from the station), one of the DDW Design Rides, or bus 5 to 't Hofke.

Why do you want to go there?

You have to put in a little effort to get there, but Sectie-C is worth it, we promise. Here, you'll find more than 100 designers opening up their studios, ateliers, and workshops to the general public for DDW. Moreover, it's a great excuse to take one of the DDW Design Rides. Something you don't want to miss out on!

Before we forget: Sectie-C is known for its cozy and laid-back vibes.

Our recommendations:

• At A Home of Many Addresses, former and current residents share fifteen years of stories about Sectie-C. You'll get a real sense of what life at Sectie-C is like, even when it's not Dutch Design Week.
• At Steentijd, Eindhoven artist Lynn van der Vleuten puts the brick on a pedestal.
• In the mood for something interactive? Visit Play the Name and bring names to life through music.

More DDW nearby

Sectie-C is in the middle of nowhere, but you will likely pass by the station on your way back (or vice versa). Don't forget to make a stop at Fuutlaan. You can check out the Swedish School of Textiles graduation exhibition, featuring all kinds of works. Up for a game? Play a round of Mahjong, but not the version you know: designers Jacky Yick and Brian Lee turned it into an innovative, social game.

Other fun things to do in the area

At The Social Hub, Social Label works toward a future that's sustainable for people as well as the planet, shifting the focus from ego to eco. In a time of growing inequality and division, they tell a story about 'we' instead of 'me’ and bring together newcomers, locals, makers, and designers.