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Rotterdam doesn’t do ordinary. This city is all about bold architecture, experimental design, and an anything-goes creative attitude. While Amsterdam gets the postcard-perfect canals, Rotterdam claims the future—where sleek high-rises meet cutting-edge studios, and street art battles for attention with avant-garde typography.
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City Host
Jack Hagley
Graphic Designer
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Hey! I’m Jack (he/him/any).
My favourite ligature is the ampersand. Like the ampersand I enjoy joining things together and I would be much less without the things around me. Additionally I like the plus symbol: because if you plus one and I plus one, there’s a party right there.
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Our City Hosts have selected their favourite places, the best cafe’s to settle in with your laptop and a book, meeting spots for client meetings and design shops for you to spend your afternoons.
Het Nieuwe Instituut
Rotterdam’s hub for design, architecture, and digital culture. With exhibitions, talks, and a killer design bookstore, it’s a must-visit for creatives looking to push the boundaries.
Groos
A concept store showcasing Rotterdam’s best designers, from graphic artists to product designers. If you want a crash course in local talent, this is the place to be.
Mono
Part bar, part creative space, part underground club, Mono is where Rotterdam’s designers, DJs, and artists come to mingle. Grab a drink, soak up the vibes, and stay for the late-night events.
Object Rotterdam
A design fair inside a floating pavilion? Of course, it’s in Rotterdam. This annual event brings together top designers across furniture, fashion, and graphics, all in one ultra-modern setting.
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