Design Shanghai stands as one of the world’s leading international design shows – and Asia’s top design platform. Every year, it redefines creativity in China’s booming design scene.
At Design Shanghai 2024, over 600 global brands gathered across four curated sections. The event welcomed 81,397 visitors from around the world. It offered a unique opportunity to connect with Asia’s top architects, interior designers, developers, and creative leaders.
Design Shanghai 2025, the 12th edition, runs June 4-7. As the region’s most influential design event, it drives global trends and fosters long-term partnerships.
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Design Shanghai 2024
Design Shanghai 2025: the attendance
- 86% trade professionals
- China’s leading architects and Western counterparts
- Renowned global interior designers
- Top-tier property developers from Shanghai and beyond
- High-level buyers and decision-makers
- Affluent, design-savvy public
What to expect
Four Dynamic Halls:
1. Furniture & Lighting Design
Explore the best in furniture and lighting from global brands and rising stars. This hall is the heart of Design Shanghai, celebrating creativity and craftsmanship.
2. Kitchen, Bathroom & Systems Design
See advanced solutions shaping modern living environments.
3. New Materials & Applications
Touch the future. This section showcases cutting-edge materials from top international brands. Designers, engineers, and artists gain hands-on experience with materials across all lifecycle stages.
4. Living & Lifestyle Design
Dive into design that enhances everyday life—home, fashion, and wellness innovations.
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Design Shanghai 2024
Spotlight: Special Features
Materials First – Hall 3
Experience a tactile journey through the lifecycle of materials—raw to refined.
Re:Materialize – Hall 2
Celebrate material-driven design. Co-hosted by Rong Design Library and Design Shanghai 2025, this exhibition aligns with the 2025/26 Materials Trend Report.
Collectible Design & Art – Hall 3
Discover limited edition artworks and objects curated from leading global talents.
TALENTS – Fifth Edition
Theme: Confronting Conflict
25 emerging designers respond to today’s challenges with bold creations. The TALENTS jury interacts with exhibitors, encouraging dialogue and reflection.
neooold at Design Shanghai 2025
Founded by Chen Min, neooold explores “Mass Wonders”—a tribute to the beauty of handmade objects and the return to mindful creation.
Talents at Design Shanghai 2024
Forums, Workshops & Networking
Join world-class thinkers at the Design Shanghai Global Design Conference, CMF Conference, and Design for Wellbeing Conference. Explore future trends and strategies through curated talks and workshops.
Network with China’s Creative Community
Design Shanghai collaborates with top studios, luxury brands, and media to host exclusive networking events. The Design Shanghai @Xintiandi Design Festival continues to spotlight 100+ of Shanghai’s most exciting creative spaces.
Why visit
- China is the world’s largest luxury market
- By 2030, China’s middle class will reach 1 billion people
- Shanghai’s design industry will surpass ¥2 trillion by 2025
- Since 2012, the city’s design economy has grown over 10% annually
- 200,000+ companies work in China’s design and property sectors
- 10M+ professionals in related creative fields
- Furniture market projected to grow 13.23% annually through 2026
- By 2025: 20 national industrial design centers, 200 innovation hubs
- Shanghai aims to be a top global “City of Design” by 2030
Design Shanghai, June 4-7, 2025
For professionals and general public
Size: 500 brands, 100,000 visitors
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center
Visit Designshanghai.com for info
Opening hours 2025:
4 June, h. 12 – 9 pm
5 June, h. 10 am – 6 pm
6 June, h. 10 am – 6 pm
7 June, h. 10 am – 5 pm
Some images from Design Shanghai 2024
