Dutch EnvironmentalismSocieties that struggle against the environment often hold a sense of superiority for being able to overcome the great Mother Nature. In…Aug 7, 2021Aug 7, 2021
The Dutch Ability to ReflectDutch design often features the important and often absent ability to reflect on both the positive and negative aspects of their society…Aug 2, 2021Aug 2, 2021
False Flat & The Middle Road to TruthThe final written chapter of False Flat incorporates many of the ‘big ideas’ introduced throughout the earlier sections of the book. It is…Jul 29, 2021Jul 29, 2021
Dutch Support for Young DesignersIn a previous entry, I had pondered the positive effects that governmental support for designers can have on the surrounding environment…Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021
The Dutch & Friendly InfrastructureThe Dutch government is much more willing than many others to support designers. In fact, I would even go so far as to say that the Dutch…Jul 19, 2021Jul 19, 2021
Marrying Utility & BeautyUtility and its relationship with design is one that I consider often. Philosophers and Artists have varying opinions on what role utility…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Dutch Collectivism & SpaceThe Netherlands exist as a land created from uninhabitable, negative elevations made habitable by a system of polders. These origins reveal…Jul 6, 2021Jul 6, 2021
