Dutch Design in China Yearbook 2011
Dutch Design in China Yearbook presents top design companies from the Netherlands with a base in China within the disciplines architecture, fashion and design. The aim of this book is to give an overview of Dutch design firms active in China (including HK) and their latest projects. It provides a snapshot of Dutch Design in China, moreover it will promote Dutch Design in an international context and help to make new connections.
The launch of the yearbook is initiated by Dutch Design Workspace in close collaboration with Studio Dumbar (graphic design) and Studio DimSum (online version). The yearbook is released in China and the Netherlands in the English and Chinese language.
Photo: launch of the Dutch Design in China Yearbook. Maxime Verhagen (Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture & Innovation) receives the first edition from Giel Groothuis (Director Dutch Design Workspace), seconded by Els van der Plas (Director Premsela), Christine de Baan (Programme Director DutchDFA) and Eric Verwaal (Consul-General Shanghai).
The book contains around 40 design companies with their Chinese projects. Each company has 2 pages display with text and photographs. Next to several essays, one-off project introductions the book has a directory, that contains the contact information of the presented design companies and related Dutch creative industry in China.
The online version of the book includes the searchable directory and will be updated regularly with news updates in advance to the next edition. The first edition will be printed in a limited number of copies that will be distributed firstly amongst the Dutch and Chinese partner network in China.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the book, directory and other initiatives of Dutch Design Workspace, please contact Mrs. An-Ya Chan by telephone on +86 21 6075 1010 or anya@dutchdesignworkspace.com. You can pre-order the book through www.dutchdesigninchina.com.
