Econario by Woven Studio is a 5-metre-high robotic plant, which does not grow through nutrients but is driven by predictions. The data stems from the Biodiversity Intactness Index (Natural History Museum). It is quite literally a moving monument, emphasising the importance of the choices we make today for the future of our planet. Econario powerfully illustrates how today’s politics and society will shape nature over the next 30 years.

Leora is a series of sculptural light objects, born from a fusion of code and nature. Using algorithms and 3D-printing technology, each lamp captures a moment from a digital ecosystem in which fluids, gravity and other natural forces play their part. Leora is not so much designed as it is grown, shaped by processes rather than by hands. Here, light is not merely a means of illumination but also a language: a visible dialogue between algorithm and emotion.

From the front, a human-sized phone; from the back, a server. Apathos by Studio Falkland is an installation that makes our digital behaviour tangible. Visitors experience how scrolling and liking lead to new recommendations, and discover why they see the content they see. The installation reveals that algorithms are anything but neutral. It even allows for the exploration of alternative scenarios: what would technology look like if it pursued social value instead of profit? And how might we encourage this?

Bloomlight S by Justus Bruns transforms a lamp into a courteous companion. The flower ‘senses’ when someone approaches. Whisper-quiet motors let the stem bend, the petals unfold. Bloomlight S embodies slow tech: technology that develops like nature itself. The lamp literally bows forward to greet you. Its form and movement evoke living flora. The ‘garden’ offers a glimpse of a future in which technology is not only smart but also considerate.

Phygital Seasoning by Sensoverse merges physical and digital encounters by combining technology, art and sensory science. In collaboration with Tastelab, the project applies sensory analysis and augmented reality (AR) to create a consistent and immersive sensory environment. This sensory, personalised approach supports both human wellbeing and sustainability.

On Friday, October 24, 2025, designers, researchers, artists, and entrepreneurs will gather at the iconic Evoluon at Next Nature Museum for the Next Nature Conference 2025, an afternoon packed with inspiring insights at the intersection of biology, design, and technology.

On Friday, October 24, 2025, designers, researchers, artists, and entrepreneurs will gather at the iconic Evoluon at Next Nature Museum for the Next Nature Conference 2025, an afternoon packed with inspiring insights at the intersection of biology, design, and technology.

On Saturday, October 25th, we'll gather designers, policy makers, and unconventional thinkers for the second edition of the Design Debate—live in the large Philips Hall of the iconic Evoluon. Led by Tracy Metz and Wouter van Noort, we'll delve into six propositions on the ethics, power, and possibilities of design in a time of moral pressure and societal tensions. Organized by Next Nature, Dutch Design Week and BIS Publishers..