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Rogier van der Heide

Lighting Designer, C-Suite Executive in Design & Innovation

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Rogier van der Heide Biography

Rogier van der Heide, a C-suite design executive and lighting designer, boasts a career decorated with numerous accolades, including the IALD Radiance Award, Lighting Designer of the Year Award, and the Red Dot Award Best of the Best. His tenure as Vice President and Chief Design Officer in Philips Lighting from 2010 to 2014 contributed to Philips Lighting receiving over 45 international design awards. In addition to his design executive role, van der Heide has had significant involvement in architectural lighting design projects. Notable projects include "Star Place" in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, "Galleria West" in Seoul, South Korea, and the "YAS Marina Hotel" in Abu Dhabi.

Van der Heide's portfolio extends beyond corporate leadership and includes artistic directorship. He co-founded and directed the Amsterdam Light Festival. His artistic contributions range from designing the lighting for the "Seoul Sky Garden" in Korea and the New Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands to creating the "Dream Cloud" design for Swarovski in 2010. His designs have been showcased in various locations worldwide, including the Amsterdam Public Library in the Netherlands and the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, USA.

Van der Heide serves as a C-Level Design and Business Executive at Curiosity Group GmbH and has formerly served as the Chief Design Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Zumtobel Group. He also worked as the Global Head of Design and User Experience at Sonova Group and was a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company. His diverse experience extends to the realm of fashion and film, having designed costumes for the band Black Eyed Peas in 2011 and contributing to the lighting for the cinematographic production "A Day in the Life of the Castle" with Peter Greenaway in 2012. Van der Heide's work was also featured in the exhibition "Lightopia" with the Vitra Design Museum in 2014.

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Rogier van der Heide Speaking Topics

  • Design for a Changing World

    In a world shaken by demographic shifts, political upheaval, and an urgent environmental crisis, design is the bridge that turns disruption into opportunity. In "Design for a Changing World," Rogier van der Heide explores the critical role of design thinking in navigating the transformations that shape our future. How can we respond thoughtfully to society’s evolving needs, crafting environments and systems that support well-being, adaptability, and sustainability?

    In this keynote, Rogier calls on leaders, innovators, and creators to embrace design as a tool for resilience and positive change. Through compelling stories and practical insights, he illustrates how to transform challenges into solutions that honor people and the planet. From envisioning adaptable urban spaces to building inclusive digital platforms, Rogier reveals why now is the time to design with purpose, sensitivity, and vision.

    Design for a Changing World will leave you with a renewed perspective on the power of design to elevate human experience, nurture communities, and guide us toward a future built on empathy, creativity, and strategic insight. Embrace this journey and discover how you can harness design to meet the demands of our changing world.

  • Innovation Does Not Happen in a Vacuum

    In a world transformed by demographic shifts, political upheavals, and environmental urgency, one truth stands out: Innovation does not happen in a vacuum. In this compelling keynote, world-renowned designer and innovator Rogier van der Heide (Royal Philips, McKinsey & Company, Louis Vuitton) explores the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration to unlock meaningful change.

    From the lab to the boardroom, today’s most impactful innovations require courage—the courage to look beyond managing risks and focus on managing opportunities. Rogier shares how progress thrives at the intersections where designers, engineers, scientists, philosophers, and policymakers come together, challenging conventional boundaries and sparking groundbreaking solutions. By embracing co-creation as a catalyst, Rogier will inspire you to turn today’s disruptions into tomorrow’s advancements.

    With examples from his work and insights from around the world, Rogier inspires leaders across industries to foster collaboration, drive courageous innovation, and champion ideas that prioritize humanity and sustainability. "Innovation does not happen in a Vacuum" is a call to action for anyone looking to make a profound impact, revealing how collective creativity can redefine industries, reshape societies, and lead us toward a brighter, more connected future. Join Rogier and discover how true progress emerges only when we innovate together.

Rogier van der Heide Videos

  • Rogier van der Heide: Why light needs darkness
    Rogier van der Heide: Why light needs darkness
  • Genomineerde Rotterdam designprijs 2011: Diverse lichtprojecten
    Genomineerde Rotterdam designprijs 2011: Diverse lichtprojecten
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