BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Design Weeks & Events Guide - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://designweekguide.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Design Weeks & Events Guide REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Singapore BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:+08 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTSTAMP:20250612T103841Z CREATED:20250530T192529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T103841Z UID:5804-1749772800-1759103999@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:The white marble design: White Carrara DESCRIPTION:White Carrara returns for its ninth edition. From June 13 to September 28\, 2025\, the city celebrates white marble design through a rich program of exhibitions\, installations\, talks\, events\, and tours. Art director Domenico Raimondi curates a vision rooted in contemporary creativity and the legacy of white Carrara. \nThe event transforms the historic center of Carrara into an open-air exhibition. Designers\, architects\, artists\, artisans\, and companies gather here. They experiment\, collaborate\, and bring new perspectives to marble. The city becomes a living laboratory for innovation and tradition. \nDiscover Designmonat Graz \nRidon by RossLovegrove \nWhite Carrara: Design here and now\nThe 2025 theme\, Design Here and Now\, pushes design into the present. It invites designers to work directly with white Carrara marble\, creating original works for this event. Last year\, the focus was on past design objects. This year\, artists create new pieces\, tailored specifically for the exhibition. They reinterpret a centuries-old material with modern tools. Robotics now plays a key role in shaping marble. Innovation blends with history to open new artistic directions. \nSome images for White Carrara 2025 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nAn international line-up of designers\nWorld-famous designer Karim Rashid opens the festival on June 13. Rashid joins Ross Lovegrove\, a London-based pioneer of industrial design\, Jean-Michel Wilmotte adds his refined touch. Young voices also take the stage. Slovak designer Kickie Ciudikova\, based in New York\, mixes traditional craft with advanced technologies. Parisian architect and sculptor Victor Gingembre adds bold experimentation. \nItaly contributes strong creative forces. Elena Salmistraro from Milan brings her visionary style. Giulio Iacchetti\, a double Compasso d’Oro winner\, presents new marble concepts. Massimo Giacon\, illustrator and designer for Alessi\, adds his pop-infused energy. Emiliana Martinelli of Martinelli Luce showcases lighting innovation. Gumdesign offers fresh design and communication strategies. Paolo Ulian\, known for poetic marble design\, returns with new projects. Gianfranco Gualtierotti\, vice president of MudeTo\, also takes part. Donia Maaoui and Michel Boucquillon\, a design duo\, contribute elegant\, functional pieces. Sculptors Cynthia Sah and Nicolas Bertoux\, based in Tuscany\, present site-specific work. Architect Valeria Eva Rossi reconnects with her Carrara roots. Florence-area designers Marta Sansoni\, Andrea Ponsi\, Claudio Nardi\, and Marco Pisati enrich the showcase. Guido Bondielli\, Benvenuto Saba\, and Nicola Maggi bridge sculpture and design. \nDiscover Gdynia Design Days \nMillepiedi by Emiliana Martinelli \nLocal voices complete the line-up. Carrara’s own Natascia Bascherini\, Fiammetta V\, Antonio Leone\, Michele Monfroni\, and Nadia Sabbioni take part. Studios like Interni Now\, Rima Design\, and GiPi Soft Arredamenti collaborate actively. \n \nActive collaborations between designers and local artisans\nEach project begins with a local partnership: designers work with Carrara’s extractive companies and artisan labs. These collaborations highlight the creative power of the region; the teams use only authentic white Carrara marble. Most pieces are produced directly in the city. \nThis edition launches the first International White Carrara Award. The competition welcomes designers under 35\, but also includes established professionals. Participants must design innovative\, sustainable urban furniture in marble. A jury will select the top three proposals. The city will produce and install the winning pieces by May 2026. \nWhite Carrara 2025 also expands into visual art: the mudaC | Museo delle Arti Carrara hosts Vincenzo Marsiglia. Stars and Dust. The artist explores mixed reality\, innovation\, and AI. In the Gianluca Sgherri. Uninverso project room\, the artist builds a dynamic labyrinth; his work challenges spatial perception. \nThe City of Carrara promotes and produces the event\, partnering with Internazionale Marmi e Macchine CarraraFiere SpA and the Chamber of Commerce of North-West Tuscany. The Tuscany Region offers sponsorship. Fondazione Marmo provides funding. Nausicaa spa and ERP Massa Carrara spa offer technical support. \nWhite Carrara involves the whole city: companies\, workshops\, institutions\, and cultural groups take part; streets and squares become active design spaces. The event turns white marble design into a shared civic celebration\, connecting identity\, creativity\, and community. \nWhite Carrara\, Carrara\, June 13-September 28\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: over 30 designs\, talks and exhibitions\nVarious locations\, open-air festival\nVisit Whitecarrara.it for info \nSome images from White Carrara 2024 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/white-marble-white-carrara/ LOCATION:Many locations\, Carrara\, 54100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Design Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ed2024_Introverso_Pixel_White-Carrara-Design-is-back-Carrara-2024.-Ph.-Giuseppe-D_Aleo-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20250902T074456Z CREATED:20250828T203237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T074456Z UID:6168-1757548800-1758499199@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Singapore Design Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:Singapore Design Week (SDW) 2025 returns from 11 to 21 September 2025\, transforming the city into a stage for Singapore design\, creativity\, and innovation. Organised by the DesignSingapore Council (DSG)\, this edition commemorates 60 years of independence with the festival theme “Nation by Design.” Over 11 days\, SDW 2025 will spotlight the nation’s design journey\, celebrate its recognition as a UNESCO Creative City of Design\, and highlight how Singapore design continues to shape the past\, present\, and future. \nDiscover Singapore Design Week 2024 \n \nFestival Commissions: Nation by Design\nAt the heart of Singapore’s creative precinct\, the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) Design District will present two festival commissions that illustrate how Singapore design converts challenges into opportunities. \n\nUnnatural History Museum of Singapore – At the National Design Centre\, Pann Lim\, Co-founder and Creative Director of Kinetic Singapore\, reimagines 60 years of development. This unconventional exhibition reframes Singapore’s growth as a deliberate design experiment\, featuring a six-metre Merlion “fossil\,” hybrid flora\, robotic fauna\, and “cyborg cockroaches” created with NTU\, HTX\, and Klass Engineering & Solutions.\nThe Sausage of the Future: Singapore Edition – At NAFA’s Fashion Gallery\, Zurich-based Dutch designer Carolien Niebling collaborates with Singapore partners to reinvent one of mankind’s earliest designed foods. Inspired by local food culture and sustainability needs\, the exhibition introduces four new sausage concepts through anatomical models\, ingredient visuals\, and a tasting event.\n\nMortadella with vegetables. Photo by Emile Barret \nSingapore Science Park Joins as a new Design District\nSDW 2025 expands to four Design Districts: Bras Basah.Bugis\, Marina\, Orchard\, and newcomer Singapore Science Park. Each district interprets Nation by Design through immersive experiences. \n\nSingapore Science Park Design District – Curated by OuterEdit with CapitaLand Development\, the district debuts with the theme REINVENTION. Global leaders like DENSO\, KONE\, and Merck collaborate with design studios such as Green House and Tusitala. Together\, they transform the Geneo precinct into a living lab of installations exploring urban planning\, healthcare\, material science\, and sustainability.\n\nOuterEdit Team. Photo courtesy of OuterEdit \n\nMarina Design District – Curated by Randy Chan of Zarch Collaboratives\, the district focuses on Design for Care. Highlights include an inclusive indoor playground for neurodivergent children at Marina Square\, a pavilion at Millenia Walk built from iconic Unica Plastic Stools\, and installations across Marina Square\, Millenia Walk\, South Beach\, and Suntec City.\n\n \n\nOrchard Design District – The Somerset Belt and *SCAPE rally youth voices under the concept Open Design Dialogue (ODD). A central pavilion\, developed with Nous Nous\, This Humid House\, and Insert Coin\, hosts discussions and installations. Visitors can also explore curated trails and brand collaborations with Beyond The Vines\, In Good Company\, MUJI\, and Moleskine.\n\n \nSingapore Design Week 2025: Signature Programmes\nSDW’s core pillars – Design Futures\, Design Marketplace\, and Design Impact—return with signature programmes that drive bold thinking and showcase Singapore design leadership. \n\nDesign Futures Forum (17 September\, Victoria Theatre) – Co-curated by Aric Chen (Zaha Hadid Foundation) and Ong Ker-Shing (Lekker Architects)\, the forum explores Braving Complexities\, discussing design’s role in addressing sustainability\, emerging technologies\, and care. A refreshed format integrates F&B activations curated by OuterEdit.\nFIND – Design Fair Asia (11-13 September\, Marina Bay Sands) – Now in its fourth edition\, FIND unites over 300 international brands and country pavilions. Returning showcases include Singapore\, Italy\, Thailand\, Indonesia\, and the Czech Republic\, while Hong Kong and France debut this year. The FIND Global Summit gathers over 60 thought leaders from architecture\, design\, and hospitality.\n\nCelebrating a Nation Built by Design\nSingapore Design Week 2025 invites locals and visitors to experience how Singapore design has shaped the nation over 60 years. Through exhibitions\, forums\, and district-wide activations\, the festival affirms design’s enduring role in nation-building and its power to reimagine the future. \nWhy visit\n\nCelebrate 60 Years of Singapore – Experience how design shaped the nation’s journey under the festival theme Nation by Design.\nBold New Commissions – Discover thought-provoking exhibitions like the Unnatural History Museum of Singapore and The Sausage of the Future: Singapore Edition.\nFour Vibrant Design Districts – Explore immersive experiences across Bras Basah.Bugis\, Marina\, Orchard\, and the new Singapore Science Park Design District.\nGlobal and Local Collaborations – See cutting-edge projects from international leaders (DENSO\, KONE\, Merck) alongside Singapore design studios and creative partners.\nDesign for Everyone – From inclusive playgrounds for neurodivergent children to youth-driven Open Design Dialogue\, the festival embraces people of all ages and communities.\nSignature Events – Engage with leading voices at the Design Futures Forum and discover over 300 brands at FIND – Design Fair Asia.\nImmersive City-Wide Celebration – Across 11 days\, the city transforms into a living showcase of creativity\, innovation\, and the future of Singapore design.\n\nSingapore Design Week\, Singapore\, September 11-21\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: 4 Districts\, over 50 events\nDistricts: Bras Basah.Bugis\, Marina\, Orchard\, and Singapore Science Park\nFree admission upon registration (most events)\nVisit sdw.singaporedesign.org for info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/singapore-design-week-2025/ LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore\, 178957\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Design Festivals,Design Weeks & Weekends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mortadella-with-vegetables.-Photo-by-Emile-Barret.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20250810T204229Z CREATED:20250805T164048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T204229Z UID:6047-1757721600-1758499199@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:London Design Festival & Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:London Design Festival announces its 23rd edition\, which takes place from 13 – 21 September\, 2025. This year\, it reinforces London’s role as the global design capital\, while exploring how design tackles urgent contemporary challenges. The Mayor of London returns as the Festival’s Principal Supporter for 2025. \nNew graphic identity by Pentagram \nInstallations will reimagine history and test new sustainable materials: these works show how design balances global urgency with creative potential. The programme includes digital collaboration\, adaptive reuse of architecture\, and partnerships across generations. Together\, they confirm London as a testing ground for the future of design. \nKey festival hubs\nThe 2025 edition will feature key activity hubs for visitors. The V&A remains a major partner\, hosting curated exhibitions and installations. The Design Museum will stage large exhibitions and displays. A new venue\, Space House – an iconic modernist landmark – joins the programme\, hosting Material Matters. \nCitywide Programming\nDesign Districts will spotlight creative neighbourhoods across London. The Global Design Forum returns\, bringing together global leaders for talks on urgent design challenges. \nThe London Design Medals\, that recognise excellence among established and emerging talent\, will honour four figures; Fortnum & Mason continues as Supporting Partner of the London Design Medals\, and the winners will be announced in September. \nBloomberg Philanthropies supports the 2025 Festival\, and Bloomberg Connects returns as the official digital guide. This free mobile app will offer exclusive content\, expert commentary\, video highlights\, and curated city routes. \nAs one of the world’s leading design events\, the Festival champions both new and established designers\, and fosters global collaboration and innovation. In 2025\, London Design Festival will boost its partnership programme to better support the design industry. It will create more opportunities for showcasing work and reaching new audiences. \nLandmark Projects at London Design Week 2025\nWhat Nelson Sees by Paul Cocksedge\nThis major installation takes over Trafalgar Square: designer Paul Cocksedge invites the public to see London from Admiral Nelson’s point of view; visitors will look out across the city through sculptural viewing tubes. The structure uses intersecting lines that create telescopic portals. The experience starts with a view of present-day London\, it then rewinds through centuries of history before projecting possible future cityscapes. \nBeacon by Lee Broom\nSupported and produced by Brokis and Materials Assemble\, Beacon is a monumental public artwork by Lee Broom. It stands at an iconic riverside site and draws inspiration from local architecture and history. Made with upcycled glass and fused using a special technology\, Beacon reimagines classic streetlamps. Together\, they form a large sculptural chandelier. The installation can be broken down into reusable light fixtures. It offers beauty\, sustainability\, and accessibility for all. \nDiscover more on London Design Festival  \nBeacon by Lee Broom \nLDF at the V&A\nCarrie Chan and Kristian Volsing co-curate the V&A’s 2025 programme\, which explores design’s role in responding to crisis. Key works will examine natural resource extraction\, cultural heritage under threat\, geopolitical conflict\, and AI. \nInstallations feature work by Alicja Patanowska\, Jakkai Siributr\, and Ryunosuke Okazaki. Roo Dhissou\, the V&A Emerging Designer Commission recipient\, will also exhibit. The theme of care\, restoration\, and resilience runs throughout. \nJakkai Siributr\, installation There’s No Place. Photo Arina Matvee\, courtesy London Design Festival \nThe Design Museum\nThe Design Museum will present major exhibitions during the Festival. Blitz: The Club that Shaped the 80s revisits the club night that changed London’s creative scene\, influencing fashion\, music\, art\, and design. \nMore Than Human combines art and science to consider a post-human design future; it will include a symposium. PLATFORM highlights the work of Bethan Laura Wood and includes a live workshop. Visitors can also join an audio-described architecture tour of the museum. \nPLATFORM – Bethan Laura Wood 2025. Photo Jo Underhill for the Design Museum\, courtesy London Design Festival \nDesign Districts \nDesign Districts stretch across London. Each area reflects local creative identity and offers events within walkable distances. \nThere will be 10 Design Districts in 2025: \n\nBankside\nBrompton\nChelsea\nDalston to Stokey\nEC1\nFleet Street Quarter\nMayfair\nPark Royal\nShoreditch\nWilliam Morris Design Line\n\nDesign Fairs\nDesign Fairs are commercial highlights of the Festival. They bring together designers\, brands\, media\, buyers\, and design fans. These events showcase new products and set design trends. \nMaterial Matters at Space House\nMaterial Matters returns for its fourth edition on September 17 – 20\, 2025. Now held at Space House\, the event fills an entire floor with design content. \nThe fair will have three zones: \n\nKnowledge: A talks space\, café\, and competitions including Only Natural and the Wood Awards 2025. It also features an installation by PriestmanGoode.\nSpecification: Brands like 3M\, Filie Material\, and MycoWorks will present market-ready materials.\nExperimental: Designers such as Micaella Pedros\, Jacob Marks\, and Revive Innovations will push material limits.\n\nOther highlights include The Material Way\, ForEverydayLife\, and the In The Making exhibition by tp bennett and The Furniture Practice. Exhibitors include Arper\, Tarkett\, and Domus Tiles. \nDesign London Shoreditch\nDesign London Shoreditch debuts on September 16 – 18 September 2025. It features three curated exhibitions: \n\nDesign at Work (Protein Studios): Workplace innovation\nDesign Culture (Kachette): Design meets culture and sustainability\nHouse of ICON (Shoreditch Town Hall): Interior design from minimalist to maximalist\n\nExhibitors include 2LG Studio\, artist Ben Cullen Williams with Google DeepMind\, and British Council’s Ancient Futures. Brands include BAUX\, Dare Studio\, and Isomi. \nTalks are co-curated by Roddy Clarke. Moleskine will run creative workshops. The event takes place in the heart of the Shoreditch Design Triangle and will attract a global audience. \nDiscover more on Design London Shoreditch 2025  \nHouse of ICON\, Shoreditch Town Hall \nGlobal Design Forum\nGlobal Design Forum returns to the V&A in 2025\, with a curated talks series\, gathering leading voices in global design. The forum will tackle issues of accessibility\, inclusivity\, and sustainability.  \nGraphic Identity 2025 by Pentagram\nPentagram continues its partnership with the Festival\, creating the annual graphic identity since 2007. \nFor 2025\, the theme is connection and collaboration. The signature red-and-white colour palette remains. It gives the Festival a bold and recognisable look. Each year\, Pentagram evolves the concept to keep the design fresh and distinctive. \nNew graphic identity by Pentagram \nWhy visit\nThe London Design Festival is a wide-ranging project\, offering some specialized sector exhibitions and area-wide projects. The projects\, scattered throughout the city\, also involve the general public\, who are not very design savvy. It’s a chance to visit London\, and to see areas you might not usually go to. Or\, at any rate\, revisit buildings or areas you already know in a different guise. For the specialist audience of interior designers\, architects\, and designers\, the Festival is a chance to visit showrooms after hours\, see new product innovations\, and meet the renowned designers participating. In 2025\, it includes the first edition of Design London Shoreditch and Material Matters. The complete Guide is on the London Design Festival website. \nAll images are courtesy of London Design Festival \nLondon Design Festival\, September 13-21\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: over 400 events\, 350\,000 visitors\nThe Festival features many different locations\, in different areas and Design Districts\nVisit LondonDesignFestival.com for info \nBelow\, images from London Design Festival past editions  URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/london-design-festival-week-2025/ LOCATION:London\, London\, SW1\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/POSTER-WIDE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20250902T074008Z CREATED:20250902T074008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T074008Z UID:6185-1757894400-1759622399@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:SIDS Design Fest & Convention 2025 DESCRIPTION:The SIDFest\, an annual event organized by SIDS\, takes place from 15 September to 4 October 2025 \nThis year’s festival\, titled Design in Dialogue: The Collaborative Convergence\, highlights the many-layered conversations shaping the next chapter of interior design. As the field expands past pure aesthetics into areas such as business growth\, digital transformation\, legal awareness\, and well-being\, the 2025 theme emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary collaboration. \nThe event is a must for both design professionals and students\, featuring a vibrant line-up of talks and programmes hosted across Singapore. Attendees will gain direct access to leading voices in the industry\, offering expertise on current trends and urgent topics influencing the design landscape. \nDiscover Singapore Design Week 2025 \n \nSIDSFest 2025 Highlights\nThe SID Convention\, organized by the Society of Interior Designers\, Singapore (SIDS)\, is an annual flagship conference that attracts numerous delegates interested in spatial and interior design. Held in conjunction with SIDFest\, the convention serves as a premier platform for discussions on various topics related to interior design. \nSIDS Design Convention\, 17 September 2025\, 1 pm – 5 pm\nThe Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium & Foyer\, National Gallery Singapore\nTopic: Global Expansion Strategies for Design Businesses\n\nWith Singapore’s design sector reaching maturity\, many firms are seeking opportunities beyond national borders. This convention convenes leaders from prominent international practices to share strategies for scaling globally. Topics include branding for diverse markets\, navigating cultural nuances\, and implementing operational models that enable sustainable growth. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on expanding internationally while maintaining a strong design identity. The session is designed to equip local studios with the knowledge\, confidence\, and networks to succeed abroad. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nClint Nagata\, Founder and Creative Partner\, BLINK Design Group\nTulsi Grover\, Founder\, re.vorG\nSabine Beck\, Partner\, Hirsch Bedner Associates\nAndy Fisher\, Managing Director\, Andy Fisher Workshop Pte Ltd\n\nSIDFest 2025 Symposium I\, 19 September 2025\, 2 pm – 6pm\nLixil Experience Centre\, Level 3\nTopic: Smart Interiors: Embracing Digital Innovation in Spatial Design\n\nSmart technology is reshaping our relationship with space—at home\, at work\, and in shared environments. This symposium explores how designers can weave in systems such as intelligent lighting\, climate controls\, automation\, and AI-driven features. Experts from technology and design will present real-world case studies and practical challenges\, offering new perspectives on creating responsive\, connected\, and adaptive spaces. The session will inspire designers to rethink spatial design for an increasingly digital age. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nLucas Lee Wei Sheng\, Director\, Son&Bear Pte Ltd\nDerrick Lam\, Territorial Sales Manager\, Lutron\n\nSIDFest 2025 Symposium II\, 22 September 2025\, 2 pm – 6.30 pm\nDaikin\, Level 2 Auditorium\nTopic: Designing for Well-being: Health and Wellness in Interior Spaces \nInterior design is now widely acknowledged as a catalyst for human well-being. This symposium investigates how choices in space planning\, material use\, lighting\, and environmental factors can nurture mental\, emotional\, and physical health. Speakers will highlight approaches such as biophilic design\, sensory engagement\, and inclusive solutions\, with applications spanning homes\, healthcare\, and public spaces. The session also examines frameworks and standards shaping wellness-centered design\, helping practitioners craft environments that uplift quality of life. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nNikki Hunt\, Principal and Founder\, Design Intervention Pte Ltd\nBenjamin Chua\, Chief Executive Officer\, Speco\nKenneth Yeo\, Specialist (Healthcare Design)\, Nanyang Polytechnic\nLawrence Lim\, Manager\, Marketing & Sales\, Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore) Pte Ltd\n\nSIDFest 2025 Symposium III\, 24 September 2025\, 2 pm – 6pm\nAdmira Showroom\, The Library\nTopic: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Interior Design Practice\nRapid technological advances are redefining how designers ideate\, collaborate\, and deliver projects. This symposium spotlights tools such as real-time rendering\, generative AI\, and cloud-based platforms\, showing their influence on creative workflows and client engagement. Industry leaders will explore both opportunities and challenges—ranging from efficiency and innovation to ethics and practice management. Attendees will gain clarity on how to remain adaptable and forward-looking in a constantly evolving digital landscape. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nShi Ruxin\, Business Advisor\, Xintesys Connect Pte Ltd\nTeddy Zhuang Ziheng\, Co-Founder\, Xintesys Connect Pte Ltd\nRajesh Patil\, Head of Territory and Channel Sales\, Digital Media\, Southeast Asia\, Adobe\nPratibha Verma\, Digital Transformation Manager\, BIMAGE Consulting\nJake Tan\, Director\, Admira Pte Ltd\n\nSIDFest 2025\nFor full details on ticketing and speaker updates\nVisit SIDFest.sg   URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/sids-design-fest-convention-2025/ LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore\, 178957\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sid-design-fest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T160000 DTSTAMP:20250810T203625Z CREATED:20250728T183431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T203625Z UID:6020-1758016800-1758211200@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Design London Shoreditch DESCRIPTION:Debuting in East London’s vibrant creative hub\, the first edition of Design London Shoreditch introduces three dynamic exhibition zones: Design at Work\, Design Culture\, and House of ICON. This exciting new event on the design calendar aims to be a lively center for innovation\, spotlighting cutting-edge trends across commercial\, hospitality\, and residential sectors.\nDesign London Shoreditch takes place September 16-18\, 2025 \nDesign Culture – Kachette arches\, Old Street \nLocated in the heart of the Shoreditch Design Triangle\, the event is set to attract a global audience of architects\, designers\, and creatives. Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking talks (co-curated by journalist Roddy Clarke)\, immersive installations\, brand experiences\, and a compelling mix of emerging talent and established names. Design London Shoreditch is on track to become a must-visit destination during the London Design Festival. \nShoreditch Design Triangle\nShoreditch Design Triangle is a cultural event celebrating East London’s creative industries\, this year in its 17th edition. Launched in 2008\, it brings together designers\, companies\, and institutions to showcase their work – especially during the London Design Festival\, but also at other key times like Christmas and Easter. \nFor the first time\, Shoreditch will host three major\, industry-focused showcases as part of the festival. Design London Shoreditch (16-18 September) will take over Shoreditch Town Hall\, the Kachette arches on Old Street\, and Protein Studios on New Inn Yard. These landmark venues will be complemented by a rich programme of showroom exhibitions and one-off events\, featuring over forty participants throughout the district. \nNew for this edition: \n\nFor the first time\, the festival will include three major industry-focused showcases:\nDesign London Shoreditch (16–18 September)\nKey venues: Shoreditch Town Hall\, the Kachette arches (Old Street)\, and Protein Studios (New Inn Yard)\nOver 40 participants across showroom exhibitions and unique events\n\nDiscover London Design Festival 2024 \nHouse of ICON – Shoreditch Town Hall Assembly \nWhat to expect: \n\nA rich mix of product launches\, curated exhibitions\, experimental installations\, workshops\, talks\, tours\, and culinary experiences\nContributions from both established brands and emerging designers\nOver 100 unique events across the district\n\nThemes & atmosphere: \n\nCelebrates originality\, innovation\, and community\nFeatures everything from furniture and fashion to books\, bikes\, chocolate\, and video installations\nShoreditch’s vibrant\, creative character is central -best explored on foot or by bike.\n\nExhibitors: Isomi \nThree exhibition venues\n1. Design at Work by OnOffice \nProtein Studios Shoreditch\, 31 New Inn Yard\, EC2A 3EY\nExplore how thoughtful design transforms the modern office. At Design at Work\, top global brands and rising talent showcase ideas and products that enhance well-being\, productivity\, and comfort in workspaces. This space within Design London Shoreditch focuses on the future of workplace design. \n2. Design Culture \nKachette\, 347 Old St\, EC1V 9LP\nAt Kachette\, Design Culture explores the influence of culture on design. Curated works from independent designers\, artists\, and graduates from Kingston University highlight the power of design to shape space. The exhibition showcases everything from statement pieces to finely crafted products—each rooted in cultural identity. \n3. House of ICON \nShoreditch Town Hall\, 380 Old St\, EC1V 9LT\nTaking over the iconic Shoreditch Town Hall\, House of ICON celebrates interior design in all its forms. From minimalist Scandinavian lines to bold\, eclectic expressions\, brands reimagine historic rooms with standout furniture\, lighting\, textiles\, and accessories. It’s a highlight of Design London Shoreditch\, merging history with cutting-edge design. \nExhibitors: LaErre \nInstallations and collaborations\nAcross all three venues\, Design London Shoreditch hosts boundary-pushing installations and creative collaborations: \n\n2LG Studio – “You Can Sit With Us” (House of ICON): Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead create an inclusive salon spotlighting queer designers. The space encourages connection\, conversation\, and tarot readings. 2LG also curates the talks space and an open mic night for designers.\nBen Cullen Williams – “Self Portrait”: A groundbreaking AI-driven collaboration with Google DeepMind and Google Arts & Culture Lab. The installation reflects self-portraiture through machine learning\, trained on Williams’ own photography.\nISOLA (House of ICON): A global community of designers\, studios\, and creators showcases their latest work in this collective exhibition.\nBritish Council – “Ancient Futures” (Design Culture): This initiative explores ancestral knowledge\, ecological practices\, and sustainable futures through cultural exchange and artistic collaboration.\nRoyal College of Art – MA Design Products Showcase: Graduates present innovative projects across design disciplines\, including furniture\, objects\, materials\, interaction\, and narrative work—each offering a fresh view on contemporary challenges.\nLois O’Hara Bar Installation (House of ICON): Known for her colorful curves\, O’Hara designs a social space that invites guests to connect over drinks and creative energy.\nMoleskine Workshops (Design Culture): Hands-on workshops celebrate the art of handwriting and drawing. Visitors co-create in a space designed to inspire self-expression and creativity.\nDesign Discussions with Roddy Clarke: The talks programme\, co-curated by Clarke\, brings together bold thinkers and creatives to explore the evolving world of design. These sessions will be at the heart of Design London Shoreditch this September.\n\nWhy visit\nDesign London Shoreditch is a new design event in East London’s Shoreditch area\, debuting as part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle during the London Design Festival. It introduces three major exhibition zones: Design at Work\, Design Culture\, and House of ICON\, offering a mix of design-focused showcases\, product launches\, curated exhibitions\, and installations. The event takes place across key venues like Shoreditch Town Hall\, Protein Studios\, and Kachette arches. Visitors can explore innovative designs in workspaces\, culture\, and interiors\, while experiencing immersive installations\, talks\, and workshops. The festival celebrates both established designers and emerging talent\, with over 100 unique events and contributions from global brands\, creative studios\, and students. \nDesign London Shoreditch\, London\, September 16-18\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: 3 venues\, over 100 brands\nProtein Studios Shoreditch\, Kachette arches\, Shoreditch Town Hall\nFree admission upon registration \nVisit Designlondon.co.uk for info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/design-london-shoreditch/ LOCATION:Shoreditch\, London\, E2 8DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/design-shoreditch.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR