Margriet Vollenberg
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Netherlands / Organizer
Margriet Vollenberg is a professional in the global field of design and has over twenty years’ experience in the design industry. She is a graduate designer who studied at the Design Academy in Eindhoven under Lidewij Edelkoort, the head professor. After graduating she moved to Milan and worked as a jewellery designer in a company which worked for big Italian fashion brands. Here Margriet realised that she excelled most at organising and matchmaking, always finding ways to connect people and businesses with the creative power of design. This is how she came to help Moooi with their stands and presentation and became a specialist in the organisation of all aspects of design.
Her current company, Organisation in Design, was founded by Margriet in 2005. Together with her team in the Netherlands and Italy Margriet keeps working tirelessly to guarantee a platform for the best of international contemporary design. It comprises Ventura Projects as well as a specialised PR department and provides clients with services such as project and event management, strategies, consultancy, PR & communications and art direction.
Margriet believes that design makes this world a better place and that designers are an important part of positive change. Her international network is vast and diverse and she loves to put it into action for high end matchmaking that generates new collaborations, products and ideas. Unburdening her clients means that they can focus on what they do – and that means creating a whole new tomorrow for us all.
Besides this Margriet is no stranger to the international talks' circuit. She has inspired people all over the world with her views on international contemporary design.
Portfolio
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BIO23_Razstava_006
Ninety projects were chosen for BIO23, the 23rd Biennial of Design in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2012.
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Ventura Centrale 2018_D4S_3252
Ventura Projects is making room in the massive industrial warehouses alongside the Milan Central Station for spectacular installations of renowned international companies, design labels and studios. Ventura Centrale presents an eclectic mix of contemporary design by showcasing both emerging as well as established brands.
This is ‘The Diner’ by Rockwell Group in collaboration with Surface Magazine and Ventura Projects at Ventura Centrale 2018 during the Milan Design Week. Photo credits: Claudio Grassi -
Ventura Lambrate VL14_Area_Credit by Ilco Kemmere (19)
Ventura Lambrate has exhibited 8 years during the Milan Design Week and was an established must see location to spot emerging talent. Photo credits: Ilco Kemmere.
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DDW13_Klokgebouw_Credit Lisa Klappe for Dutch Design Week (7)
Exhibition in Klokgebouw during Dutch Design Week 2013. Art direction by Margriet Vollenberg. Photo credits: Lisa Klappe
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170601 Eco-oh_Venice Event_ photo by Dominique De Vlieger (40)
During the opening of the Venice Art Biennale a selected group of designers, influencers, creators, businesses and journalists were invited to come and learn more about Organisation in Design’s PR client ECO-oh!, their great work, and their products. Photo credits: Dominique de Vlieger
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Ventura New York 160520 Envisions_Photo by Sindayiganza Photography
Ventura New York - the Dutch edition showcases the best of Dutch contemporary design. The mission is to support Dutch designers, design studios and brands to conquer the American market by offering them a stage at a well-known American design fair. Besides this, we offer an extensive side programme with business workshops by experts in the American design field.
On picture is the Ventura New York – the Dutch edition 2016 exhibition during NYCxDESIGN. Art direction by Margriet Vollenberg. Photo credits: Sindayiganza Photography -
Ventura Future_ D3G_5796
Ventura Future is full of revolutionary, innovative and ground-breaking design, focused on future visions.
Designer Ekin Kayış presents his work at Ventura Future 2018 during the Milan Design Week. Photo credits: Claudio Grassi -
Ventura Dubai_IMG_0512
Ventura Dubai 2018 as a part of INDEX Dubai, the Middle East & North Africa’s largest gathering for the design community. Ventura Dubai presents new-to-the-market as well as iconic design brands, providing a platform for talented designers from across the globe