Ineke Hans (b. 1966) is a Dutch designer known for her critical and multifaceted approach to interior, exterior, product, exhibition, and furniture design. After graduating from the Royal College of Art in London, she founded her own studio in Arnhem in 1998. In 2015 she moved to London, where she launched the London Salons (2016–2017) – a platform for exploring the future of design and the changing role of the designer in society.

Considered one of the leading figures on the contemporary Dutch design scene, Hans’s work is characterized by clarity, functionality, and a strong engagement with themes such as sustainability and social context. From the very beginning of her career, she has worked with recycled materials and has pursued intelligent and efficient production methods.

Her portfolio includes projects for brands and institutions such as Swarovski, Arco, Cappellini, Circuform, Cor Unum, Iittala, Functionals, Lensvelt, Magis, Offecct, Royal Ahrend, Royal VKB, the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York, the Royal Dutch Forestguard, and the Shorefast Foundation.

Among her most emblematic works are the Garlic Crusher, Smallroom, and REX – the first Dutch deposit chair, made from recycled industrial waste. When returned, the user receives back the €20 deposit; the chairs are cleaned, repaired, and put back into circulation, while broken ones are recycled into raw material for new production.

Since 2017, Ineke Hans has been Professor of “Design and Social Context” at the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK), where she researches the impact of design on society and climate change.