‘They have transformed what used to be an institute for specialists into a resource for the whole country’‘We have gone from the 1970s to the 21st century in a snap’‘The design is both light and bold’‘The pillow bookrests have been photographed more often than the collection itself in the past month’‘They understand what will fit within an organisation’‘They have let the interior itself tell a story’
Wim Vringer
Director Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
‘They managed to convince me, and that’s not easy’‘Conceptually they are very strong. They know how to translate concepts into a distinctive, functional design’‘We are stubborn and so are they; that brought heated debates. In the end, it led to a better result’‘They responded well to the needs of staff and visitors, while at the same time considering the practicalities required by the organisation.‘The building has become a unique experience, catering to various types of visitors’
Marc Benda
Friedman Benda Gallery New York
‘The process was very culturally inspired, an exchange with Indonesia's rich craft tradition’‘The final result is a table that is a testimony to where design could be today’‘The biggest surprise was how bold and uncompromising the final result was’
René Pingen
Director Stedelijk Museum ’s-Hertogenbosch
‘We see display cases as a necessary evil. They surprised us with a fantastic modular system of stackable transparent plexiglas blocks that could be used both as a pedestal and display case’‘As a designer it’s your job to give 100 per cent and to produce cutting-edge work – they understand that’‘There were heated discussions, but that produced a better result every time’‘They can be very persuasive with clients, but are also inventive enough to try a different direction when needed’‘Niels and Miriam were adamant about adding a tunnel, and they were right; now visitors literally walk towards the light’
ann goldstein
directeur stedelijk museum amsterdam (2010-2013)
"i love it"
Rob Almering
Regional Director ABN AMRO Zuid-Nederland
“Thinking and doing things differently, that’s design. The new interior is the ultimate proof”“This makes people proud to work here”“It suits the city of Eindhoven, where design has become just as important as technical science”“Design forms a bond between employees and clients, as well as the bank and the city”“Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe can really think from the client’s point of view”
Menno Dieperink
Creative Director Philips Design (1987-2010)
[Regarding the Fortis exhibition Sur Place]‘Right from the start it was clear that this would not be a run-of-the-mill presentation’‘A deafening crackling and rustling sound, created by your own footsteps over glass beads brought the fragility of the exhibit to the forefront’‘It was only after this beautiful sensory experience that I discovered that Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe were behind the design – of course’
Peter Kentie
Director Eindhoven 365
‘Craftsmanship coupled with unbridled enthusiasm: that is a great combination’‘Miriam is the perfect ambassador and source of inspiration for the city: creative, sharp and trustworthy’‘Her powerful imagination is contagious, sweeping others along’
Hans Robertus
Director Dutch Design Week (2009 – 2012)
‘Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe truly capture the zeitgeist’‘They can easily put themselves in the mindset of the client’‘There’s a good story behind it’‘They are difficult, in a good way’‘Designers with an eye for the whole as well as the details’
Gijs Bakker
Designer, Curator, Teacher
‘I still have Niels’ graduation project, the Cow Chair, at home: it’s a strong concept, a chair made entirely from a single hide’‘Their exhibition design for Value for Money by Droog Design was very clever – the packaging material became the stage for our products’
Ton Wagemakers
Interim Chairman of the Board, Design Academy Eindhoven (2012-2013)
‘If anyone could do it in a short time, they could: everything went smoothly’‘You don’t often come across designers who deliver good work in all areas’‘A beautiful exhibition, with an uncompromising concept’
Jasper Ponte
Project Manager Brink Groep
‘It was exciting to work with a small design agency that had no experience with a project of this nature and size’‘Thanks to Niels and Miriam’s realistic vision, the project was completed within the given time frame and budget without having to make any concessions to their creative input’‘The results are spectacular: it has a cosmopolitan allure that transcends the city of Eindhoven itself’‘Niels and Miriam do not have the big egos that some architects have: they are not driven by their own fame and glory. They work for their client’‘When needed, Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe are good at making adjustments’
Hans Lensvelt
Director Lensvelt BV
‘Innovative, creative, original and functional’‘I appreciate their sense of realism; air castles are not in their repertoire’‘Result-driven and professional, from the initial commission right up to the delivery date’
Koos de Jong
Director EKWC (1999-2009)
‘Ceramics are not the most exciting products to display, so you need to surprise in the presentation’‘It stood out from the rest – very progressive, especially for its time – and that was exactly the aim’‘We were looking for young, talented designers with innovative ideas; that’s how we found Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe’
Hanneke Oosterhof
Head Presentation & Collection TextielMuseum (1996-2013)
‘The idea to use designer Diek Zweegman’s own words as a basis was nothing short of brilliant’‘It was amazing to see how well Miriam identified with Diek Zweegman’‘Their work always surprises’
Caroline Boot
Curator TextielMuseum
‘They delve deep into the subject before they start translating things into visuals’‘Their active involvement in thinking about the concept is an absolute bonus’‘They keep at it; once they get their teeth into a problem, they don’t let go until it is solved’‘Their designs are characterised by a strong concept with a touch of humour’
Igor van Hooff
Director Operations Design Academy Eindhoven
‘In the Linking Process exhibition, they sought parallels between 130 works from 15 different areas in design and the aims of the Academy’‘In Milan, they created a revealing overview of the various graduation projects and the process of their creation’‘Linking Process was a refreshing change in the way the Academy presents itself to the world’‘Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe came through in all areas. The exhibition was great’
Dorien de Jonge
Head Marketing & Communications Bloemenbureau Holland (1997-2009)
‘More interest in flowers and plants; that is what we wanted and that is what we got’‘The eye-catching designs travelled the world as an example of Dutch Design’‘They are creative, professional and likeable in the bargain’
Gideon van der Burg
Marketing Director Ahrend
‘Miriam introduced a Cradle-to-Cradle lecture by announcing that she wasn’t interested in sustainability; that caused quite a stir with the audience’‘We asked them to think about a specific design issue; that resulted in professional and sound advice’‘Translating the DNA of a company into a design; that is what they are good at’‘Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe are not only enthusiastic and creative, they are also professional and business-minded’
Arnoud van Aalst
Director Museum Vlaardingen (2007-2012)
‘It starts with a thorough analysis of what is already there; the next step is to look forward’‘Clever, how they visualise the abstract’