Modern Dutch Design - ACCESS Magazine 2021

Simple, inventive, original and fun design is an integral part of life in the Netherlands. The country has a long, rich and complex design history, but what exactly is Dutch design and what makes it so special? Daring to be different “It’s not for nothing...

Factors of Success – A Review of ACCESS 38 Years On

ACCESS turns 38 in 2024; August 11 to be specific. It is exciting to reflect on the fact that a volunteer-based, and run, organisation has managed to reach this age of maturity. Is it the formula, the people or the times, one wonders? Or is...

Finding Myself Through Cultures

Belonging is usually defined as being part of something — a group, a category, a collective you’re meant to fit into. But what happens when you don’t fully belong to any group? When shared nationality doesn’t create closeness, when language doesn’t guarantee familiarity, or when...

Utrecht, a kid’s paradise

With the summer vacation upon us, finding things to do with kids in a city can be challenging for parents. Luckily, Utrecht leads the way in child-friendly hotspots that keep kids busy and parents happy. Utrecht, a city for kids of all ages Utrecht city...

Feeling at home in The British School community

Anyone who has moved, or joined a new school, will remember that unmistakable feeling of being new. It can be an exciting time, but like all adventures, there can be challenges, too.