Crafts Award 2024

During Dutch Design Week 2024, the Crafts Award was presented for the first time, recognizing outstanding creative craftsmanship within the Dutch making industry. This award is an initiative of Crafts Council Nederland and aims to give makers more visibility while emphasizing the importance and value of craftsmanship in contemporary design practice.

In 2024, the Crafts Award was presented to a participant of the Community of Practice of (w)aardewerk, an initiative focused on sustainable solutions for ceramic production and application. The award was presented on Sunday, October 20 at De Fabriek Eindhoven.

The winner of the first edition is Yoon Seok-hyeon, who showcased his work alongside other makers during Dutch Design Week.

Congratulations Yoon Seok-hyeon!

The jury consisted of three experts in the field of applied arts and ceramics:

  • Esther van der Hoorn, curator of applied arts at Museum Prinsenhof Delft
  • Kirstie van Noort, sustainable designer and ceramicist
  • Pottenbakkerij Hoogland, potter and ceramics expert

The Crafts Award is made possible with the support of Instituut Gak.

Photography: Eduard van Wijk