Mission & Foundation
We are The Student Store. An independent nonprofit infrastructure built to close the gap between creative education and professional practice.
Founded by student leaders including Nattan Pourriol and Vittore Vermeulen, rooted in Design Academy Eindhoven and partner schools across the Netherlands.
Who we serve
Students & designers
Marketplace, commissions, process storytelling, and ethical payouts.
Institutions
Partner schools
Curation with faculty, logistics, and secure transactions under one platform.
Where we’re going
Physical display 2028
Pre-launch page, roadmap, and ongoing pop-ups toward the Eindhoven space.
Digital Platform
A centralised, student-run marketplace. We handle payments, logistics, and curation, allowing students to sell their work globally without the overhead of running a solo business.
Physical Presence
Pop-up stores at major design events (DDW, Milan, etc.). We bring student work directly to collectors and industry professionals, creating tangible visibility.
Knowledge Engine
We don't just sell; we educate. Through workshops and peer-to-peer mentorship, we teach pricing, production, and professional practice skills not covered in the curriculum.
Operational Excellence
We bridge the gap between student prototype and professional product through a rigorous, full-service infrastructure. Our dedicated teams handle every step of the fulfillment process to ensure the integrity of the work and the satisfaction of the collector.
End-to-End Logistics
We manage the entire shipping lifecycle. From the moment an order is placed, our logistics team coordinates pickup, tracking, and delivery, removing the administrative burden from the student.
- Global shipping partners
- Insured transit
Professional Packaging
Fragile student work requires expert handling. We provide students with industry-standard packaging materials and guidance to ensure every piece arrives in pristine condition.
- Custom crate support
- Sustainable materials
Quality Assurance
Every item is vetted before listing. Our QA team inspects works for structural integrity and finish quality, ensuring that collectors receive exactly what was promised.
- Pre-shipment checks
- Condition reports
Studio Photography
Presentation is everything. Our in-house photography team captures high-fidelity images of every work, standardizing the visual language and highlighting the material details for online viewing.
- Professional lighting
- Color calibration
Governance Structure
The Student Store is a registered Independent Dutch Nonprofit Foundation (Stichting). We are student-led and mission-driven.
- Student Board: Daily operations and curation.
- Advisory Council: Industry experts providing strategic oversight.
- Transparency: All surplus revenue is reinvested into grants and student tooling.
Founding Team
Nattan Pourriol
Tech Lead & Co-FounderBuilding the technical infrastructure and platform integrations for The Student Store.
Vittore Vermeulen
Community Lead & Co-FounderManaging curation, partnerships, and the physical pop-up experiences.
For Institutions
We curate with your faculty, guide pricing, and manage payments and logistics. Students keep inventory until sold, receive 92% payouts, and learn through real market feedback.
Design Academy Eindhoven (Founding)
Fontys University (Arts & Performance)
TU/e Industrial Design
Curate & Prep
Select works with faculty, request bios + process shots, refine pricing and editions.
Launch Safely
Listings go live with messaging and secure checkout; students retain stock until sold.
Fulfill & Learn
We coordinate shipping, share sales data, and feed insights back to students and staff.
Roadmap
From digital to physical
Online marketplace today. Traveling showcases and pop-ups next. Permanent physical gallery in Eindhoven opening 2028.
2024–2025
Scale Online Marketplace
Expand partner schools, grow inventory, and increase student payouts.
2026
Hybrid Pilots
Traveling showcases and pop-ups to test formats before the permanent space.
2027
Build Physical Infrastructure
Fit-out a permanent gallery/retail lab in Eindhoven with fabrication and media capture.
2028
Physical Display Launch
Open the permanent gallery at Design Academy Eindhoven, fully connected to the online platform.