Roadmap
Vision / Roadmap
We are building a student-led ecosystem that moves from digital visibility to physical presence. Here is how we get from today’s marketplace to our 2028 physical gallery.
Current
Digital-First
Marketplace, messaging, commissions, and grants fully online across partner schools.
Next
Hybrid Pilots
Traveling showcases and pop-ups to test formats, build community, and stress-test logistics.
Future
Physical Display — 2028
Permanent gallery + retail lab at Design Academy Eindhoven, connecting digital discovery with physical experience.
Milestones
A staged roadmap to keep the community aligned and accountable as we scale student-led design.
2024–2025
Scale Online Marketplace
Broaden partner schools, refine logistics, and expand student earning opportunities.
- Add more EU institutions
- Increase scholarship/grant pool
- Improve fulfillment and buyer protection
2026
Hybrid Pilots
Short-term pop-ups and traveling showcases to test formats ahead of a permanent site.
- Seasonal pop-ups across EU design hubs
- Co-curated exhibitions with partner schools
- Commissioned site-specific installations
2027
Build Physical Infrastructure
Secure and build out a permanent gallery/retail lab in Eindhoven.
- Lease and fit-out dedicated gallery space
- In-house fabrication and media lab
- Residencies and live-builds with students
2028
Physical Display Launch
Open the permanent gallery at Design Academy Eindhoven, bridging digital and physical showcases.
- Rotating exhibitions of student work
- Collectors program and talks
- Integrated online-to-offline purchasing
Physical Display — 2028
Design Academy Eindhoven Anchor
A permanent gallery and retail lab to showcase student work, host talks, and pilot experimental retail experiences. Fully connected to the online platform for seamless discovery, purchase, and aftercare.