Bachelor's in Reflections

Design Academy Eindhoven, located in the Netherlands, stands at the forefront of design education with a global reputation for nurturing creative thinkers and innovators. Renowned for its avant-garde approach, the academy places a strong emphasis on pushing boundaries and challenging conventional design norms. Students at Design Academy Eindhoven embark on a transformative journey, exploring a diverse range of design disciplines that go beyond aesthetics to address societal challenges and create meaningful impact. The academy's commitment to fostering an environment of experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration sets it apart. With a faculty comprised of industry leaders and visionary designers, students are exposed to cutting-edge concepts and real-world applications. Design Academy Eindhoven not only shapes the future of design but also cultivates a community of forward-thinkers who contribute to shaping the world through the lens of innovative and sustainable design solutions.

This programme line brings students from all study years together in mixed groups around a fixed coach/facilitator. In peer-groups, students reflect together on their studies, the practices of design, the design world, and its role in society. They conduct dialogues, present and discuss work, share insights and experiences, undertake field trips and study tours, and guide the internship phase. Students also work on a personal Plan of Study and Plan of Graduation. A lot of attention is paid to study choices and possibilities of studios in relation to other study components, and developing a professional position in design fields. The general character of Reflections is that of a free mental space, with the absence of formal assessments and an emphasis on creative and critical exploration by the students of their possibilities. They respond to each other while giving feedback and advice, striving for an important level of critical reflection.