Connecting the Dots

Connecting the Dots is a Dutch organization that publishes content and presents Dutch design culture on an international stage during key global events. Founded in 2010 as a magazine commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, it now organizes trade shows, exhibitions, debates, and networking events to reveal developments in design culture.

• Industries: The company focuses specifically on promoting Dutch designers and design culture through curated international platforms.
• Locations: Its activities span major global cities including Amsterdam, London, Milan, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Enschede.
• History: Initiated as a mapping tool for Dutch presentations in Milan, the entity expanded to include multiple editions at festivals like the London Design Festival and Business of Design Week.

The organization operates under the leadership of David Heldt, who previously co-founded the sustainable design platform Tuttobene.