KAZERNE YOUNG

There is no blueprint to redesign our natural cultural world in a more humane and sustainable way. And because of the entanglement of all people, animals, plants and objects, the task is extremely complex. We know we need a radical change, but how?

To accelerate the transformation process, attractive examples are needed. Hopeful examples that, based on the Beautiful-Useful-Durable principle, can inspire as many people as possible in small or large steps to set a movement in motion. Design is a fascinating instrument to create these examples because it touches everyone’s life up close every day. From the translation and imagination of visionary creators, concrete new perspectives arise, enabling the conversation about our future.

This is essentially the vision of Kazerne, an international platform for the creative industry in the heart of Eindhoven, city of design and technology. Each year Kazerne supports about 100 passionate makers by sharing their unique perspective with over 100,000 visitors, who eat, drink and even sleep in the midst of 2,000 square meters of exhibition space. Here, design transcends the image of fashion-sensitive gadgets. Here, design is a groundbreaking source of inspiration for a necessary transition. That is the power of design as Kazerne shows, questions, coaches and promotes.