Design Mumbai is a new contemporary design fair debuting in Mumbai from November 6th to 9th, 2024. In a post-Covid landscape that sees some fairs going through severe crises, other initiatives are going strong. Salone del Mobile.Milano and Milan Design Week, for example, have already reached pre-Covid visitor numbers. Maison&Objet in Paris is also on a positive trend, with visitors rising and back to pre-Covid numbers. In Asia, Design Shanghai has also recovered perfectly in its post-Covid editions, with 70,000 trade visitors at the last edition.
Jio World Garden, Design Mumbai venue
A new opportunity for design in Mumbai
No wonder, then, that the founders of 100% Design and Design Shanghai saw a new opportunity in Mumbai. Mumbai is a megacity of more than 20,000,000 people, the third largest city in the world in terms of the presence of billionaires. It is India’s commercial and entertainment capital; Mumbai’s economy generates 5 percent of India’s GDP, 25 percent of industrial production, 40 percent of maritime trade, and 70 percent of the country’s capital transactions.
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A carpet by Jaipur Rugs, designed by Luca Guadagnino, movie director and interior designer
A highly curated exhibition
The idea behind Design Mumbai, then, is a highly curated exhibition with the best that Indian design has to offer, and some very select exhibitors from abroad. The exhibition thus hosts several very established and emerging brands and new talents, from all areas of furniture, from furniture to lighting, kitchens to bathrooms, workspaces and outdoor spaces. Local craftsmanship also includes eco-conscious lighting collections made from natural materials such as brass, bamboo and terracotta, and zero-impact designs using recycled industrial materials.
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AKFD Studio, exhibitor at Design Mumbai 2024
International brands and Mumbai design studios
Among the exhibitors, we can mention some excellent names in high-end design from abroad, including Catellani & Smith, Poltrona Frau, VitrA, De Sede, Technogym, Hästens, and others. Interesting, however, is also the panorama of Indian companies and designers. These include Abaca, AKFD studio, El Kalakaar Design, Esvee Atelier, Faso Project, Hästens, Industrial Playground, Jaipur Rugs, Josmo, Michael Young, Poltrona Frau, Rhizome, Rockpaperscissors, Jaipur Rugs, The Wicker Story, and many others.
Poltrona Frau
The organiser
Montgomery Group is the UK’s longest-running independent events organizer, with over 50 events and co-locates in 15 countries, including Art Hong Kong, Photo New York, and The India Art Fair, Delhi. The founders of Design Mumbai are Ian Rudge, co-founder of 100% Design and Design Shanghai; Michael Dynan, also co-founder of 100% Design and Design Shanghai; and Piyush Suri, designer, brand owner, event organizer and TV presenter (BBC1, BBC2 & Channel 4).
Design Mumbai location
Jio World Garden is a premium open-air turfed venue located in Bandra Kurla Complex. Its stunning landscape, with soothing water fountains, tranquil lotus ponds, seating areas, and energy-generating air trees, is ideal for cultural, community and sporting events. Jio World Garden also features an extensive public car parking facility.
Why visit
Design Mumbai 2024 is a highly curated design fair with an international perspective and presence. Visitors will see the most innovative design, with world-class brands and design studios from Mumbai.
Mumbai is the perfect setting for a new design exhibition. It is the beating heart of India, the financial capital and landmark for design and creativity. Mumbai is also home to India’s largest architecture and interior design community, with many design studios and creative activities. Mumbai is also a trendsetting city that attracts visitors from all over India and neighboring cities such as Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Goa, Cochin, and Chennai. In addition, the fair will also have a rich program of talks and seminars, which will provide an up-close look at the realities of Indian design.
Design Mumbai, Mumbai, November 6-9, 2024
For professional and general public
Location: Jio World Garden, Mumbai
Size: over 100 exhibitors
Visit website Design-mumbai.com for more info
Some images of exhibitors at Design Mumbai 2024
