Welcome!

An overview of what we are, the services we offer and a short introduction to the Dutch design landscape.

Our association, BNO (Association of Dutch Designers), was founded by designers, for designers. Our history goes back more than a hundred years. What’s more important is what we are today: the largest community of designers and design agencies in the Netherlands. We’re a professional team that supports and promotes designers and their profession. We do this from our office in Amsterdam.

In addition, we participate in a variety of activities in the Netherlands and abroad, we do lobbying on behalf of our industry, and – under the umbrella of Dd – we publish an integrated mix of digital and printed content.

Most of our services are in Dutch, however we try to translate as many important documents as possible. Specifically for students and designers from abroad working in the Netherlands, we offer legal and business advice in English, as well as help you with international contracts and welcome you to attend the more than 40 regional events throughout the country.

“BNO unites and represents a unique diversity of professional designers and design agencies in the Netherlands”

Join us!

Becoming a member comes with a host of benefits for both design agencies and individual designers: from personal legal and business guidance to access to a wealth of practical resources, plus inspiring workshops and events. Whether you’re a student, starter, mid-career professional, or agency, we have membership options tailored for you. Explore our offers and find the one that suits you best.

Become a member

Dd Yearbook

 Dd Yearbook offers a candid take on what Dutch designers are creating and thinking today — through essays, interviews, graduation projects, and award-winning work. Produced by us and published by nai10 publishers, the Yearbook is free for members. Non-members can purchase it in bookstores or order online.

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Links and info

Below, you’ll find links to some of the most important organizations and resources related to the Dutch design sector. If you’re missing any information, feel free to get in touch.

Portal Creative Holland

Creative Industries Fund 

Nieuwe Instituut

RVO - Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Roots 

Our members

Our members represent the full range of the design industry. With over 2,500 members, we are the largest design community in the Netherlands, comprising design students, freelancers, design agencies, and design-led businesses.

Meet our members