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SUMMARY:Montréal Design Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2026 marks a historic milestone for North American design. From April 28 to May 7\, Montréal Design Week 2026 transforms the city into a global design capital. Conceived by Index-Design\, organized by Archi-Design QC\, and presented by Tafisa Canada\, this event also celebrates a prestigious double anniversary: 20 years of Index-Design and 20 years of Montréal as a UNESCO City of Design. \nA new vision for the built environment \nThis first edition expands the renowned Index-Design professional trade show (formerly Complètement Design) into a unifying festival. It brings together the entire built environment industry – architects\, designers\, makers\, and the public – through a constellation of over 60 free events and 10 exclusive professional dates. \n\nDiscover DesignTO 2026 \nComplètement Design 2025. Photo: Alex Lesage\, courtesy Semaine Design de Montréal  \nMontréal Design Week 2026 at a glance\n\nDuration: 10 days of immersion into Quebec’s creative soul.\nAccessibility: Around 60 free destinations including open studios\, exhibitions\, and architectural tours.\nProfessional Impact: Over 10 ticketed or invitation-only events for industry insiders.\nGuest of Honor: The iconoclastic British designer Bethan Laura Wood\, who will headline the Conference Day on April 29.\nKey Highlights: The Index-Design Salon at the Grand Quay (April 30)\, featuring original scenography by Humà Design + Architecture\n\nDouble Entendre Collective: Audrey Demers\, Sarah Yao Rishea\, Étienne Vernier \nExclusive professional events\nFor industry members\, the program offers high-level networking and educational opportunities: \n\nOpening Breakfast (April 28): Presented by Montoni at Sid Lee Architecture (Invitation Only).\nIndex-Design Conference Day (April 29): Presented by Kohler at the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts. A day of deep dives with guest of honor Bethan Laura Wood (Ticketed).\nSalon Index-Design Trade Show (April 30): The flagship event at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montréal. Expect 2\,500 visitors and 70+ exhibitors (Presented by Tafisa\, Ticketed).\nTrade Show Cocktail (April 30): Presented by Vicostone at the Grand Quay.\nIn situ Masterclass (May 1): “Behind the Scenes of a Design Destination” hosted by ROYALMOUNT (Invitation Only).\nDesign Session – Meet Eugeni Quitllet (May 4): Hosted by Roche Bobois (Invitation Only).\nDesign Session – Graphic Design (May 5): Featuring Mathieu Cournoyer\, hosted by Centura (Invitation Only).\nDesign Session – Collection Reveal (May 6): With Marie Saint Pierre\, hosted by Baril (Invitation Only).\nSoirée Index-Design 20/200 (May 7): Presented by Ciot\, hosted by Ciot (Invitation Only)\n\nDiscover Interior Design Show \nFoil Gallery. Photo: Alex Lesage\, courtesy Semaine Design de Montréal \nPublic Program: 60+ events & destinations\nThe city opens its doors to everyone with a rich program of installations\, tours\, and exhibitions. \nArchitectural tours & installations\n\nDRAMA TABLE (April 28 – May 3): A participatory installation by The NNS.\nArt & Design Dialogue (April 30): 5 PM at Desjardins Bherer\, with Avant-Scène and Robertson Ares Gallery.\nLighting Up Montréal City Hall (April 29): At Place Vauquelin by HLB Lightning.\nVilla-Maria Station (May 2): “Between Collective Memory and Movement” by COEX at 11 AM.\nEsquisse (May 7): Interaction design and musical collaboration by Daily tous les jours at Technopôle Angus (4 PM).\nReimagining the Franciscans’ Convent (May 1–3): Building tomorrow’s city by Entremise\, SURCY\, and Nouveau Milieu.\nArchitectural Run (May 1): 7:30 AM departure from 435 rue Beaubien O.\, by Modulor x LeClub.\nHistory Tour of the CCA (May 1): 10 AM at the Canadian Centre for Architecture.\nCorps Habité (May 2): Immersive experience at Studio Idéal by MAAT Gallery\n\nThe Franciscains ConventPhoto: Entremise\, Nouveau Milieu\, Surcy\, courtesy Semaine Design de Montréal \nEssential Design Exhibitions at Montréal Design Week 2026\n\nSoft Goods (April 28 – May 3): By Double Entendre at White Wall Studio.\nOurse x Lambert et Fils (April 28 – May 7): At Galerie 6250.\nLiving Color (May 5–8): At Chapelle de la Cité-des-Hospitalières with Sophie Gaillot\, Richard Pontais\, Laboratoire Textile\, Atelier b\, Annie Legault\, and Studio Minéral.\nPassengers by MOLD Gallery (April 30 – May 1): At WIP. Featuring: Emile Algue\, Geneviève Grenier\, Jacqueline Beaumont\, Jean-Michel Gadoua\, Juliette Dupont\, L.L.Y. Atelier\, Olivier Bonnard\, Philippe Saint-Denis\, Rachel Bussin\, Simon Johns\, and Sophie Murphy.\nEx-tension by Procedures Industry (May 1–8): At Atelier L’Abri. Featuring a massive collective: Alex Lesage\, Arseni Khamzin\, Atelier Igor Zigor\, Atelier Zébulon Perron\, Carmine Tagliamonti\, Ceragres\, David Raymond\, Emmanuelle Roque\, Fomenta\, Gabriel Page\, Henry Acteson\, Inat\, Jacob Boyd\, Jeremy Le Chatelier\, Jeremy Paguet\, Jeta\, Lambert et Fils\, Le Centerpiece\, Mycoaudio\, Olivier Bonnard\, Philippe St-Denis\, Rebecca Murdock\, Reggy St-Surin\, Rosemarie Faille-Faubert\, Stamatios\, and Studio Botté.\nWhile We are Still Here (May 1–3): At Studio Beaumont with Stamatios\, Henri Acteson\, Jérémy Le Chatelier\, and Arseni Khamsin.\nAvenue du Parc (April 29 – May 2): At boutique JETA with JETA\, Sarah-Jeanne Riberdy\, Sangaré\, Séjour Studio\, Atelier Fomenta\, and Jérémy Paguet.\nFull Room (May 1–7): Furniture from the 1960s to today.\nMontreal 1976: An Olympic Feat: Ongoing at the McCord Stewart Museum\n\nComplètement Design 2025. Photo: F-O Paquin\, courtesy Semaine Design de Montréal \nThe Fine Crafts Itinerary & Open Studios\nIn collaboration with CMAQ\, discover the richness of fine craft expertise. \nOpen Studios & Workshops: \n\nAtelier Le Traon: “The woven secrets of tweed” (May 2–3\, by reservation).\nMDT Mobilier\, Hamster Objets de Compagnie & Essai: (May 1–2).\nFjord Intérieurs × Prune Les Fleurs: (April 28 – May 1).\nAtelier Gris: “From Drawing to Welding” (May 6).\nGlass Studios: Clara Jorisch and Verre d’Onge (May 5–6).\nFutil Studio: “The Modern Scagliola Laboratory” (April 28 – May 7).\nSupergrand: Rugs redefining space (April 28 – May 3).\nL’Autre Atelier: “Design Artisan immersion” (May 1–3).\nAtelier Vaste x Mark Krebs: Showroom opening (May 6).\nInāt: Open studio (April 28 – May 7).\nAtelier Retailles: “Point de chute” (April 29 – May 2).\nCentre de céramique Bonsecours: “Deux Artisans” by Vincent Castonguay\, Alexandra Gélinas\, and David Simard (April 28 – May 7).\n\nDiscussions and Dialogue \n\nDesign\, City\, and Identity (April 28): 4 PM at Le Rodier – La Piscine.\nThe Designer as Author (May 2): 7 PM at FOIL Gallery.\nCadre bâti Podcast (May 4): Live recording with Hubert Pelletier (6 PM\, Espace Ville Autrement).\nBois Magique Story Series (May 2–5): Bilingual conversations at Atelier Bon Train with Daria Fontaine Pasquali\, Dihua Wei\, Prune Paycha\, Han-Ruì Jahn\, Alexandra Gélinas\, Anny-Jane\, Michael Fiset\, Lauren Goodman\, and Mitz Takahashi\n\nAlexandre Berthiaume\, TACTIL-PUNCHBAG. Photo: Futil Studio\, courtesy Semaine Design de Montréal \nWhy visit\nMontréal Design Week 2026 is a must-visit celebration marking the city’s 20th anniversary as a UNESCO City of Design with over 60 free events across its most iconic neighborhoods. By visiting\, you gain rare access to the private studios of master artisans and the chance to hear from global icons like Bethan Laura Wood and Eugeni Quitllet. The program transforms the city into a living gallery\, blending high-profile trade shows at the Grand Quay with immersive architectural tours of hidden convents and interactive urban installations. Whether you are discovering the next generation of talent in collective exhibitions or exploring the “Parcours Design” circuit\, you will experience the absolute peak of Quebec’s creative energy during a historic springtime milestone. \nMontréal Design Week\nApril 28 – May 7\, 2026\nSize: around 60 free destinations \nKey Highlights: The Index-Design Salon at the Grand Quay (April 30)\nVisit Semainedesigndemontreal.com for more info \n 
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SUMMARY:NYCxDESIGN Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:From May 14 to May 20\, 2026\, in New York City returns the NYCxDESIGN Festival\, for the 14th year. The next edition expects to draw over 163\,000 visitors – including international architects\, interior designers\, tech innovators\, and design lovers\, for a week-long celebration across all the city.\n \nNYCxDESIGN\, New York\, May 14-20\, 2026\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: over 200 events\, around 170\,000 visitors\nVarious locations \nVisit NYCxDESIGN.org for info \nThe Theme: “Design Connects Us”\nUnder the leadership of Jeanny Pak (Interim President & CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation – NYCEDC)\, this year’s theme\, Design Connects Us\, highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the industry. The festival aims to show how design bridges the gap between technology\, sustainability\, and social equity.  \nDiscover NYCxDESIGN Map 2026 \n	\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n					\n				\n				Click to load the interactive map\n			\n		\n\n		\n\n	\n\n	\n	 \nSignature Installations\nDesign Pavilion by Lexus – Times Square \nIn 2026\, Lexus returns to Times Square with a monumental installation. This “Design Pavilion” serves as a public interface for the festival\, blending art\, technology\, and the “Lexus Standard of Amazing”. It’s a must-see for anyone interested in how luxury and industrial design interact with public space.  \nDiscover NYCxDesign 2025\n \nNYCxDesign Opening party 2025 \nSHINE at The Seaport \nCurated by the award-winning Harry Allen and presented with COOL HUNTING and Kikkerland Design\, the SHINE exhibition (May 14 – 20) focuses on light. Seventy designers will showcase original light objects that push the boundaries of craft and functional technology. \nScreenshot \nInternational Spotlights at NYCxDesign 2026: France & Italy\nThe 2026 festival emphasizes New York’s role as a global crossroads: \n\nOui Design! (May 14 – 20): Organized by Villa Albertine\, this fourth edition spotlights French craftsmanship. The highlight is a week-long exhibition at the Payne Whitney Mansion\, featuring residents who are debuting their work in the U.S. for the first time.\nItalian Trade Agency Spotlight (May 18 – 19): For those who missed Milan Design Week\, this series of four curated tours through SoHo and NoMad offers exclusive VIP access to the newest collections from Italy’s top manufacturing brands.\n\nThe Portal\, installation at Flatiron – NoMad\, 2024 \nKeynotes & The Future of Technology\nThe festival’s educational and visionary core is stronger than ever in 2026: \n\nSantiago Calatrava (May 16\, h. 5:30-7:30 PM): The legendary architect will give a keynote at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church\, followed by a rare tour of the Oculus guided by Gabriel Calatrava.\nFuture Now AI Summit (May 19\, h. 10:00 AM-6:00 PM): Hosted at Cornell Tech and led by Will Hall (Chief Transformation Officer of PreSeason)\, this full-day summit is a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence. Speakers from Google DeepMind\, Adobe\, IBM\, and MIT Media Lab will discuss how AI is redefining authorship and creative acceleration.\nNew York in Light (May 17): A night boat tour guided by Hervé Descottes (supported by Signify Color Kinetics)\, offering a unique perspective on the city’s skyline.\n\nNYCxDESIGN\, IBM Keynote\, 2025 \nDesign Districts & Showroom Crawls \nOn May 15\, the city stays awake for Friday Night on the Town. Participating districts include TriBeCa\, Meatpacking\, Flatiron\, SoHo\, and NoMad. \n\nShowroom Crawls: Includes AN After Dark\, NoMad Night Out\, and Interni’s Big Italy.\nFRATO Opening Breakfast: The Portuguese brand kicks off the day at their Midtown showroom.\nFisher & Paykel Panel: A discussion on “Legacy” at their Experience Center\, featuring a reception by Chef Sam Mason.\n\nTrade Shows & The Salon Series \n\nICFF & WANTED (May 17-19): Located at the Javits Center\, these are the anchors for trade professionals. Key features include the Emerging Designers Spotlight\, Launch Pad\, and the Schools Showcase.\nAfternoon Light Design Fair (May 16-19): Held at WSA\, this fair hosts 80+ exhibitors like Carl Hansen & Søn\, Anglepoise\, and USM\, blending commerce with discovery.\nThe Salon Series: Curated with INC Architecture & Design\, these intimate gatherings occur in studios like Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Private Office\, where Global Director of Design Domagoj Dukec will lead conversations on bespoke luxury.                                                                           \n\n\nDiscover ICFF 2026 \nICFF entrance\, 2025. Photo Jenna Bascom\, from ICFF website \nCommunity & Social Impact Tours \nNYCxDESIGN 2026 places a heavy emphasis on urbanism and equity: \n\nBrownsville – Live on Livonia: A tour by the NYC DOT focused on affordable housing and community-led placemaking.\nHarlem Sculpture Gardens: Led by Savona Bailey-McClain\, exploring public art in West Harlem.\nWagner Park Tour: A look at climate adaptation and flood resilience in landscape design.\nHigh School Student Tours: Engaging the next generation by visiting end-of-year shows at Pratt\, Parsons\, FIT\, and Cornell Tech.\n\nClosing the Festival: DUMBO x Design \nThe grand finale takes place on May 20 in DUMBO. The day features activations by world-class firms like BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)\, Snøhetta\, and Reform\, culminating in the official Festival Closing Party.\n \nWhy visit? \nVisiting the NYCxDESIGN Festival offers a rare opportunity to witness the world’s largest concentration of creative talent through 200+ exclusive events across all five boroughs. You’ll gain firsthand insights into the future of the industry at the Future Now AI Summit and explore iconic landmarks through tours led by legends like Santiago Calatrava. From high-end showroom crawls in NoMad to immersive installations in Times Square\, the festival blends global innovation with New York’s unique cultural energy. \nNYCxDESIGN\, New York\, May 14-20\, 2026\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: over 200 events\, more than 200\,000 visitors\nVarious locations \nVisit NYCxDESIGN.org for info \n  \n 
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LOCATION:New York\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
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