Call for design companies
Under the name WONDER CLUB, Designregio Kortrijk brings together regional design companies for networking, inspiration and visibility. Participating companies are brought together four times a year for an inspiration and community session, and their products are exhibited at a joint exhibition during the WONDER Creativity Festival in Kortrijk. Register your company now!
WONDER CLUB brings together strong brands and creators around innovation, collaboration and future-oriented design.
In a rapidly changing world, companies want to be inspired by trends and innovations that stimulate the imagination, connect with like-minded people and young talent.
WONDER CLUB provides an answer to these needs. It is a network of strong design-oriented companies that are shaping the future together. By joining forces and collaborating with Designregio Kortrijk, WONDER CLUB explores new opportunities and inspiration around themes such as digital, social, planet & talent. In this way, it is a platform for exchange and connection of networks, inspiration and knowledge, and stimulates greater mutual cooperation.
Programme
1.Inspiration sessions 'TABLE TALKS'
Throughout the year, Designregio Kortrijk organises four round table discussions for WONDER CLUB members. An expert is invited to each discussion on the themes of digital, social, planet and talent to share innovative perspectives, and young talent is also invited to join the table.
The sessions take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Friday, 23 April 2026, SOCIAL with designer Sep Verboom
Belgian creative Sep Verboom (1990) is both a designer and a social entrepreneur, less concerned with the objectification of the outcome than with the context in which it takes place.
Through his Livable® platform, Verboom brings together partners as diverse as their geography: from the Peruvian Amazon to Indonesia, and from local governments or commercial companies to NGOs.
His collaborative approach has been internationally recognized, with numerous exhibitions and awards. In 2018, Sep Verboom won the Belgian Henry Van de Velde Award for Young Talent. In 2020, his commitment to socially engaged design earned him the prestigious title of Designer of the Year from Biennale Interieur.
- Thursday, 11 June 2026, PLANET with Tibbe Verschaffel
Tibbe Verschaffel is a Belgian entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Planet B, a company focused on creating sustainable, zero-waste everyday products such as plastic-free personal care and home care items.
He studied industrial engineering and launched Planet B after graduating, driven by a mission to rethink the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry with products that are healthier for people and the planet.
Under his leadership, the brand has developed multiple sustainable product lines and expanded its presence in retail and direct-to-consumer markets. Tibbe has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list for his innovative work and is also known for speaking engagements on entrepreneurship and sustainability.
He began his entrepreneurial journey at a young age, earning awards early on such as student entrepreneur recognitions while experimenting with eco-friendly designs like bamboo bicycles.
- Friday, 4 September 2026, DIGITAL, speaker TBC
- Thursday, 29 October 2026, TALENT featuring several promising young talents from the WE ARE THE NEXT GENERATION exhibition
2. WONDER CLUB house, blending brands and designers 26 October to 8 November 2026
In 2025, we invited Dutch art director Berry Dijkstra to unite the WONDER CLUB companies in a single presentation, combined with the work of promising Belgian and international designers. The presentation became one of the highlights of the festival, which welcomed more than 18,000 visitors.
This year, a unique scenography will once again be created at a new, imaginative location near Buda Island as part of the WONDER Festival. For WONDER CLUB members, we are organising a guided tour of the festival's highlights and you will be invited to the VIP opening event.
3. Opportunities
In addition, WONDER CLUB participants are included in the Designregio Kortrijk network, which offers opportunities with design students, subsidy projects, events, and international exposure in the UNESCO Cities of Design Network.
What's in it for you?
- Gain insights from expert speakers on the latest trends.
- Network with creative professionals and potential partners.
- Be inspired by innovative perspectives that stimulate creativity and new solutions.
- Exposure to more than 18,000 visitors at a prime location as part of the WONDER Festival 2026.
- Combine your products with innovative designs by young talent, creating unique synergies and a fresh look
- Unique online content to increase your brand's impact on a creative, engaged audience
- A platform for networking with potential partners, customers and influencers from the industry
in an inspiring environment
Member engagement
Participation in WONDER CLUB for an annual investment (2026) of €2,750 (excluding VAT), including:
- 4 inspiring roundtable discussions with keynotes for two members per company
- THE WONDER CLUB HOUSE showcase, incl guided tour
- Communication via Designregio Kortrijk
Stan Dewaele
Stan is the link between the industry and the designers. Under his coordination, the innovation processes with companies and designers take shape. As coordinator of the open makerspace BUDA::lab, he keeps his finger on the pulse of the makerspace world.
