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TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Helsinki BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250911T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250913T180000 DTSTAMP:20250903T135315Z CREATED:20250903T135315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T135315Z UID:6194-1757584800-1757786400@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:FIND Singapore - Design Fair Asia: a global showcase DESCRIPTION:From returning highlights to exciting debuts\, FIND Singapore shines a spotlight on the pulse of design across Asia and Europe – all at Southeast Asia’s most influential design fair. FIND – Design Fair Asia 2025\, a flagship event of Singapore Design Week\, returns from 11 to 13 September 2025 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre\, reaffirming its position as the region’s premier design platform with a steadily expanding global reach. This edition centres on a vibrant showcase of national pavilions\, each reflecting its country’s evolving design story. \nStretching from Europe to Southeast Asia\, the pavilions illustrate both diversity and the shared ideals driving today’s global design scene. Italy\, a founding presence at FIND\, returns with leading furniture and interior brands. Joining them are Singapore\, Thailand\, Czech Republic\, and Indonesia\, along with collective pavilions from France\, Hong Kong\, and Taiwan – each contributing unique perspectives and craftsmanship. Together\, these pavilions affirm FIND’s role as more than a marketplace: it is a crossroads for cultural exchange and design diplomacy. \nDiscover Singapore Design Week 2025 \nFind Singapore 2025 \nASEAN: an emerging market \nIn an era of shifting supply chains\, tariff uncertainties\, and intensifying global trade tensions\, design and furniture brands are increasingly looking to Asia – especially ASEAN – as a resilient\, high-growth region of more than 680 million people. Vietnam has become the world’s second-largest furniture exporter\, with yearly exports surpassing USD 10 billion\, fuelled in part by US-China trade realignment. With the ASEAN furniture market projected to grow over 5% CAGR through 2029\, the region offers not only cost efficiencies and favourable trade terms\, but also strong domestic demand propelled by urbanisation and an expanding middle class. Southeast Asia is firmly positioned as a critical driver of global design and furniture growth. \nLuxury developments such as Singapore’s Park Nova and Bangkok’s The Residences at Mandarin Oriental are also boosting demand for premium interiors. Hospitality is another major force: Hilton’s Asia Pacific portfolio surpassed 1\,000 operating hotels in December 2024\, a sharp jump from 761 the year before and ahead of its 2025 target. Accor has signed 27 new projects\, adding 8\,100 keys across ASEAN markets including Singapore\, Indonesia\, and Vietnam. Indonesia and Thailand are seeing a surge of luxury villas\, resorts\, and serviced apartments in Bali and Phuket. As high-end resorts and boutique hotels proliferate\, demand for sustainable\, design-led\, and durable furniture is climbing. This creates a prime opportunity for brands offering bespoke craftsmanship and eco-conscious materials to become preferred partners in ASEAN’s fast-evolving hospitality ecosystem. \nDiscover SingFEST 2025 \nFind Singapore 2024 \nItalian Pavilion at FIND Singapore 2025 \nSupported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA)\, the Italian Pavilion once again brings a strong selection of companies embodying Italy’s reputation for design excellence\, innovation\, and lifestyle. Highlights include refined outdoor furniture combining sustainability with timeless design\, modular kitchen systems reflecting the evolution of Italian home living\, premium game tables blending playfulness with manufacturing expertise\, and advanced sleep systems focused on ergonomics and wellness. Completing the showcase are surface materials rooted in Italy’s stoneworking traditions\, offering architectural as well as expressive solutions. \nFind Singapore 2024 \nCzech Republic Pavilion\nPresented by CzechTrade and supported by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic\, the Czech Pavilion highlights a carefully curated mix of brands showcasing the country’s craftsmanship\, innovation\, and timeless aesthetics. The pavilion\, designed by the Design Center CzechTrade\, features bathroom solutions\, furniture\, lighting\, glass\, and artisanal products. RAVAK unveils cutting-edge bathroom concepts\, while MMCITÉ presents award-winning urban furniture shaping global public spaces. HUNAT and Sans Souci Lighting exhibit advanced Czech lighting design rooted in glassmaking traditions\, while Pačinek Glass blends centuries-old craft with bold modern expression. \nHalama Glass contributes elegant decorative pieces\, Signati and Comenivs showcase artisanal and luxury writing instruments\, and Artisème curates Czech crystal\, handmade glassware\, and porcelain. Petrof — Europe’s largest acoustic piano maker\, with a 160-year legacy — adds its renowned sound to the showcase. Ahead of FIND\, Czech artists Jiri Pacinek and Guangjun Kung collaborated with TOMBALEK on a glass sculpture workshop at the Czech Embassy in Singapore. At the fair\, visitors can experience a live unveiling of the sculpture\, alongside a pianist performance on a Petrof piano\, further reinforcing Czech design’s balance of heritage\, artistry\, and innovation. \nIndonesia Pavilion\nCarrying the theme “Embracing the Earth Society”\, Indonesia’s pavilion weaves together sustainability\, craftsmanship\, and community values in a forward-looking showcase. Cellux explores eco-conscious materials\, while Cita Tenun Indonesia reimagines traditional weaving in contemporary design. ICAD (Indonesia Contemporary Art and Design) highlights the interplay of art and design in the nation’s culture. The Jakarta Provincial Government Agency for Industry\, Trade\, Cooperatives\, SMEs (DPPKUKM) shines a spotlight on community-based enterprises shaping the future of Indonesian design. Together\, these exhibits reflect Indonesia’s creative identity: grounded in heritage yet boldly innovative. \nFind Singapore 2024 \nSingapore Pavilion\nSingapore’s pavilion offers a multidimensional look at national strengths across sustainability\, smart living\, and material innovation. Featured brands include Grobrix\, whose modular vertical farms combine wellness and functionality; Divine Creations Collective\, representing Singapore’s emerging design talents; and Geberit South East Asia\, a leader in advanced bathroom solutions\, which will host a Showroom Discovery session on 12 September 2025. Cocoon Outdoor showcases refined tropical outdoor furniture\, while Simply Wood highlights responsibly sourced timber. Arte Interior Furnishings presents innovative wallcoverings and finishes\, Chee Geen Interior contributes custom upholstery and acoustic solutions\, and Novah introduces ergonomic workspace systems. The Mill International unveils sustainable flooring solutions\, Cucina LUBE displays sleek Italian kitchens\, and World of Wood celebrates artisanal\, eco-friendly wood furniture and surfaces. \nDiverse Pavilions\, Shared Vision\nFIND 2025 broadens its global outlook with the debut of France\, Thailand\, Hong Kong\, and Taiwan\, each contributing distinctive design perspectives. France emphasises material refinement and sustainability\, while Thailand merges tradition and innovation to craft sustainable global living solutions. \nCurated by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)\, Ministry of Commerce\, and Thai Trade Centre\, Singapore\, the Thai Pavilion presents around 20 handpicked brands\, designers\, SMEs\, and artisans. Deesawat Industries leads with sustainable outdoor collections and masterful woodworking\, Moonler 5 Collection transforms solid teak into sculptural pieces rooted in Lanna heritage\, and Mother Goose showcases timeless Thai craftsmanship. Able Interior Workshop completes the lineup with refined interiors and bespoke wood furniture blending heritage and modernity. \nWhy visit\n\nGlobal Design Showcase – Experience national pavilions from Europe to Asia\, featuring Italy\, Singapore\, Indonesia\, Thailand\, Czech Republic\, France\, Hong Kong\, and Taiwan.\nBusiness & Cultural Exchange – A hub for design diplomacy\, networking\, and commercial opportunities in Southeast Asia’s most influential design fair.\nASEAN Growth Market – Tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for furniture and interiors\, driven by urbanisation\, a rising middle class\, and booming hospitality.\nPremium & Sustainable Design – Discover innovations in sustainable materials\, luxury interiors\, smart living\, and bespoke craftsmanship.\nExclusive Showcases & Events – From Italy’s design excellence to Czech artistry\, Indonesian sustainability\, and Singapore’s innovation\, plus live showcases\, performances\, and curated exhibitions.\n\nFIND – Design Fair Asia\, September 11-13\, 2025\nFor general public and professionals \nFree admission upon pre-registration on line\nSize: 300 brands\, 14\,000 visitors\nVisit DesignFairAsia.com for info \n  URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/find-singapore-design-fair-asia-a-global-showcase/ LOCATION:Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre\, 10 Bayfront Avenue\, Singapore\, 018956\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Find_singapore_6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250909T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250912T180000 DTSTAMP:20250822T114054Z CREATED:20250821T152928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T114054Z UID:6100-1757410200-1757700000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Design celebration at CIFF Shanghai 2025 DESCRIPTION:The 56th CIFF – China International Furniture Fair Shanghai returns to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai Hongqiao) from September 9 – 12\, 2025\, and positions itself as China’s premier home design platform. As the furniture industry undergoes unprecedented transformation\, CIFF Shanghai drives cross-border collaboration and creative excellence. \nDiscover CIFF Guangzhou 2025 \nCIFF Shanghai 2024 \nCIFF stands as the world’s largest furniture exhibition\, with 55 successful editions and a dual-city format established since 2015 – Guangzhou Pazhou hosts the spring edition\, while Shanghai Hongqiao presents the autumn showcase. \nThe trade show delivers more than a traditional trade show—it builds a dynamic ecosystem where design meets commerce\, encompassing the complete furniture value chain from residential collections to commercial solutions\, production technology\, and home accessories. Expanding across 10 halls and 300\,000 sqm\, the 2025 edition hosts more than 1\,500 carefully selected global brands and 150\,000 professional visitors. It covers eight major product categories: upholstered sofas\, sleep systems\, living/dining room furniture\, office/commercial & hospitality furniture\, furniture production equipment\, outdoor furniture\, and home accessories & textiles. \nDiscover CIFF Shanghai 2024 \nAs China’s premier marketplace for luxury home furnishings\, CIFF Shanghai leverages its extensive media network and strategic partnerships to connect international brands with top-tier Chinese retailers. The event attracts tens of thousands of industry professionals—designers\, interior designers\, and buyers—through its comprehensive program of exhibitions\, trend forums\, and networking opportunities that fuel domestic market growth and global trade expansion. \nCIFF Shanghai 2025 pillars of excellence: original design \nThe creative powerhouse of Asian furniture innovation\nDesign Eden\, Contemporary Design Trade Fair (Hall 4.1) serves as the exhibition’s creative epicenter\, evolving significantly since its 2024 transformation. Under the 2025 theme “Preciousness\,” Design Eden showcases the complete ecosystem from conceptual creation to market validation\, acting simultaneously as an aesthetic laboratory and commercial proving ground. \nAmong the companies presenting innovative design\, we can mention HC28\, which at CIFF Shanghai 2025 is launching new products designed by international designers Yabu Pushelberg\, Marcel Wanders\, Pearson Lloyd\, and Ma Yansong (MAD Architects).  \nHC28 booth at CIFF Shanghai 2024 \nBy gathering China’s most commercially viable original design forces\, Design Eden proves how innovative thinking translates into market success. This curated space demonstrates how contemporary design reshapes industry value and bridges artistic vision with business reality. \nSpecial curations at Design Eden include:\n\nEast Design Show (Curator: Zhu Xiaojie): CIFF Shanghai’s first special design exhibition nurtures emerging talent through four sections: Design Foyer\, Design Workshop\, Design Market\, and Tea Talk.\n\nEast Design Show 2024 \n\nThe Italian Lounge (Organized by Edimotion): This meeting point brings prestigious Italian design brands\, professionals\, and institutions together with key stakeholders from China’s thriving market. Supported by Politecnico di Milano – Scuola del Design\, it features a comprehensive program of forums\, talks\, B2B meetings\, and educational events.\n\nThe Italian Lounge 2024 \n\nHOTLINE Design Creators’ Joint Exhibition (Curator: Zhang Zhongyu): Exploring “Signal from the Nearby\,” this exhibition maps networks and resonance fields of independent designer brands through interconnected creative communities.\nGrand View Tea Ceremony (Curator: Huang Jianhui): This cultural showcase integrates Eastern tea traditions with contemporary ecological concepts through immersive\, interactive experiences.\n“Envision” Contemporary Design Living Exhibition (Curator: Jiang Boming): Under the theme “Wandering in Dreams and Realms\,” this sensory journey blends designer works across sight\, smell\, taste\, touch\, and hearing.\nDesign Gravity Field (Curators: Li Xuelian\, Wang Shichao): This initiative tackles sustainability with “Economy” and “Just Enough” design philosophies\, challenging excess and waste in the industry.\n\nElevating Chinese design on the world stage\nCIFF Shanghai 2025 positions Chinese furniture design as a sophisticated interpreter of Eastern lifestyle aesthetics\, creating dialogues that connect space and emotion. The exhibition elevates furniture from functional objects into cultural ambassadors that carry Chinese design philosophy into global markets. \nKey International Showcases include: \n\nLiving & Dining Rooms Interior Pavilion (Pavilion 6.1): This showcase highlights holistic home solutions with integrated soft furnishing coordination and spatial harmony concepts.\nUrban Outdoor Furniture Exhibition (Pavilion 1.1): This pavilion presents comprehensive outdoor living solutions\, from luxury garden collections to innovative camping equipment\, merging international standards with Chinese innovation.\nOffice & Public Space Exhibition (Pavilions 7.2/8.2): This showcase introduces revolutionary workspace concepts that balance efficiency with human-centered design through “Full Category Coverage × Smart Scenarioization.”\n\nDiscover Milan Salone del Mobile  \nCamerich booth at CIFF Shanghai 2025 \nFrom Manufacturing Excellence to Brand Leadership\nFeatured categories include: \n\nSofa Excellence (Pavilions 2.1/5.1): Exhibitors present revolutionary seating comfort under the philosophy “Channels Build Commercial Value\, Quality Empowers Enterprise Future\,” covering Chinese luxury and international quality standards.\nSmart Sleep Solutions (Pavilion 3): Exhibitors combine technology with natural comfort\, redefining bedroom spaces as healing sanctuaries that deliver deep restorative experiences for domestic and export markets alike.\n\nPioneering the future of Home Furnishing commerce\nThe debut New Retail Pavilion (North Pavilion) transforms traditional product transactions into comprehensive lifestyle operations\, demonstrating how emerging brands revolutionize customer engagement. \nInnovation Focus includes: \n\nData-Driven + Scene Experience: A dual approach combining smart shopping guidance with immersive brand experiences.\nLifestyle Proposers: Retail spaces redefine themselves as cultural and aesthetic influencers rather than product distributors.\n\nSmart Manufacturing for Industry 4.0\nCIFF Shanghai addresses the challenge of achieving “Smart Manufacturing New Balance” by optimizing aesthetics\, efficiency\, and cost-effectiveness in an era of mass customization. \nTechnology Showcases include: \n\nInternational Woodworking Machinery Fair (Pavilions 7.1/8.1): More than 340 global technology brands present solutions for “light high customization” challenges through AI timber selection\, flexible cutting systems\, and integrated smart production lines.\nUpholstered Furniture Technology Exhibition (Pavilion 8.1): This exhibition highlights advanced automation that reduces labor dependency and boosts production efficiency with automatic cutting\, AGV handling\, and intelligent packaging systems.\n\nWhy visit\nCIFF Shanghai is one of China’s most influential design and furniture events. In addition to the furniture exhibition\, there are several side events\, such as CIFF Select Show\, which selects products with the highest design content. On the other hand\, Design Eden – Contemporary Design Trade Fair will welcome Chinese brands specializing in high-end design\, brands known worldwide. In addition to design products\, CIFF offers an extensive program of side activities\, such as forums and seminars with Chinese and international guests. Finally\, the Creative Design Showcase\, curated by designer Zhu Xiaojie’s team\, is an excellent opportunity to see emerging designers and brands up close. \nCIFF Shanghai\, September\, 9-12\, 2025\nCIFF Shanghai is for professionals only\nSize: 1\,500 exhibitors\, 150\,000 visitors in 2023 \nVisit CIFF-sh.com website for more info \nIn the gallery\, some images from CIFF Shanghai 2024 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/design-celebration-at-ciff-shanghai-2025/ LOCATION:National Exhibition & Convention Center Shanghai Hongqiao\, 168 East Yinggang Road\, Shanghai\, China CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/56_CIFF_05.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250904T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250908T180000 DTSTAMP:20250819T151026Z CREATED:20250819T151026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T151026Z UID:6084-1756978200-1757354400@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Maison & Objet 2025 DESCRIPTION:From 2025\, Maison et Objet unites its September and January shows under a single\, bold vision. The trade show attracts 70\,000 unique visitors per session\, 40% international\, with 1\,000 journalists\, influencers\, and bloggers\, and 2\,500 brands\, 25% of which are new. The two shows\, together\, catalyze connections\, foster networking\, and showcase global design.\nThe September edition 2025 takes place form 4th to 8th \nDiscover more on Maison & Objet \nMaison & Objet 2024\, photo Anne-Emmanuelle Thion\, courtesy Maison & Objet \nSeptember 2025\nThe September edition acts as a laboratory of ideas. It emphasizes young talent\, experimental design\, and cross-disciplinary innovation. Visitors explore six sections: Cook&Share\, Decor&Design\, Craft\, Fragrance&Wellness\, Fashion&Accessories\, and Gift&Play.\nThe Design District highlights emerging designers\, architects\, publishers\, AI innovators\, and young decoration brands\, with programs like Rising Talent Awards Germany\, Future On Stage\, Maison&Objet Factory\, and Accor Design Awards. \nDesign District: Hall Haus\, Portrait by Marion Gomez\, courtesy Maison & Objet \nArtistic director Amélie Pichard brings craftsmanship\, playfulness\, and responsible design. Immersive installations like Welcome Home showcase objects as creative manifestos. Partnerships with fashion schools and incubators support young brands in the Fashion & Accessories\, Cook & Share\, and Gift & Play sectors. Around twenty conferences highlight innovation and dialogue. \nThe Factory initiatives\nMaison et Objet 2025 also spotlights emerging brands through multiple Factory initiatives. The Factory by Ulule presents twenty crowdfunding-backed brands in Cook & Share and Gift & Play\, such as OSCO non-alcoholic aperitifs\, Maison Primavera ceramics\, Les Petits Architectes’ child-safe knives\, Fabli interactive readers\, Dr. Jonquille & Mr. Ail gardening kits\, and Loumio Paris UV-protective swimwear. \nFactory by the City of Paris showcases fifteen young local brands across Fashion & Accessories and Fragrance & Wellness\, emphasizing sustainable\, Made in Paris craftsmanship\, including SŒUR & MER recycled jewelry\, Atelier Penso leather goods\, and Possery ready-to-wear. \nDiscover Milan Design Week  \nMaison & Objet 2024 \nFactory by Paris Design Week supports six former graduates from the Marais district\, offering commercial springboards within the Design District in Hall 5A. The Factory by Émergence spotlights French brands in tableware and kitchen accessories\, providing central locations\, turnkey scenography\, and enhanced visibility. \nIn September: Paris Design Week \nParis Design Week runs simultaneously across five city venues\, featuring 150 designers from thirty countries. Exhibitions highlight collectible design\, craft\, and international trends. Maison et Objet 2025 positions Paris as the global hub for creativity\, experimentation\, and professional growth\, offering visitors a full view of the future of design. \n \nMaison et Objet 2025: key takeaways\n1. Core Vision\n\nTwo Shows\, One Vision: September and January united to catalyze connections\, networking\, and professional growth.\nStats:\n\n70\,000 unique visitors per session\n40% international\n1\,000 journalists\, influencers\, bloggers\n2\,500 brands\, 25% new each show\n\n\n\n2. September Edition – Experimental & Creative\n\nFocus: young talent\, innovation\, cross-disciplinary synergies\nSectors (6):\n\nCook & Share – culinary arts\, kitchen innovation\nDecor & Design – transformative interior ideas\nCraft / Art Trades – material and craftsmanship celebration\nFragrance & Wellness – olfactory & well-being experiences\nFashion & Accessories – fusion of design and fashion\nGift & Play – toys and gifts\, creative products\n\n\nDesign District Highlights:\n\nYoung designers\, architects\, publishers\, AI innovators\nPrograms:\n\nRising Talent Awards Germany – 7 emerging designers\nFuture On Stage – 3 companies under 3 years\, innovation-driven\nMaison & Objet Factory – commercial platform for prior Paris Design Week talent\nAccor Design Awards – student architecture & hotel design\n\n\n\n\nArtistic Direction:\n\nAmélie Pichard: eclectic\, playful\, responsible design\nInstallations like Welcome Home blending craft and immersion\n\n\nConferences / Talks:\n\nOpening talk by Amélie Pichard\nDesign roundtables (past vs future)\nRising Talent Awards jury discussions\n\n\n\n3. Factory Initiatives – Spotlighting Emerging Talent\n3.1 Factory by Ulule \n\nFocus: crowdfunding-backed brands\nLocations: Cook & Share\, Gift & Play\nBrands & Examples:\n\nOSCO – non-alcoholic aperitifs\nMaison Primavera – ceramics & textiles\nLes Petits Architectes – child-safe knife\nFabli – interactive\, screen-free children’s reader\nDr. Jonquille & Mr. Ail – educational gardening kits & app\nLoumio Paris – UV-protective swimsuits\n\n\n\n3.2 Factory by the City of Paris \n\nFocus: young Parisian brands\, Made in Paris label\nLocation: Hall 7\, between Fashion & Accessories and Fragrance & Wellness\nBrands & Examples:\n\nSŒUR & MER – recycled gold & silver jewelry\nAtelier Penso – durable leather goods from luxury leftovers\nPossery – ready-to-wear using agro-food leather waste\n\n\n\n3.3 Factory by Paris Design Week \n\nSupports graduates from Paris Design Week Factory\nCommercial springboard at Design District\, Hall 5A\nIncludes: 6 former participants showcasing collections in B2B\nGoal: accelerate commercialization\, professional growth\n\n3.4 Factory by Émergence \n\nFocus: French brands in tableware & kitchen accessories\nLocation: Hall 4\, Cook & Share\nPartners: Confédération des Arts de la Table\, Francéclat\, Synetam\, CICF\, FFEF\nFeatures: 24 m² spotlight\, central location\, turnkey scenography\, collective communication\nEligibility: French brands <10 years\, creative & distinctive\n\n4. Paris Design Week – City-Wide Creative Flow\n\nDates: September 4–8\, 2025\nLocations: 5 venues in Marais district\nHighlights:\n\n150 designers from 30 countries\nThemes: collectible design\, craft design\, international design\nVenues:\n\n17 rue Commines – collectible design\n84 & 116 rue de Turenne – publishers & craft design\n7 rue Froissart & 97 rue de Turenne – Design in China\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy visit\nMaison & Objet Paris has the power of one of the world’s biggest trade fairs \nMaison & Objet hosts 2\,500 exhibitors\, 55 percent from abroad. On average\, it has about 70\,000 visitors\, 45% from abroad\, from 150 countries. Of these 70\,000\, 30\,000 are professional operators with decision-making power. In addition\, each edition hosts 1\,500 journalists\, influencers\, and bloggers.  \nIn addition to the fair\, Maison & Objet has activated a digital platform\, MOM\, which\, over time\, has become a marketplace for decoration and table art. MOM has over 480 thousand visitors and over 1.5 million subscribers on various social media.  \nThe September edition of Maison & Objet also includes Paris Design Week\, which runs 4-13 September 2024. Paris Design Week involves showrooms and design galleries in Paris.  \n  \nDiscover more on Paris Design Week 2025 \nMaison & Objet\, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center\, Paris\, September\, 4-8\, 2024\nMaison & Objet is for professional only\nSize: 2.500 exhibitors\, 70.000 visitors (average)\nVisit website Maison-Objet.com for more info \n  URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/maison-objet-2025/ LOCATION:Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center\, ZAC Paris Nord 2\, Villepinte\, Paris\, 93420\, France CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/M-O_J25_H7_Signature_BrootByAssimagra_2_FA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20250902T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Seoul:20250914T200000 DTSTAMP:20250827T082433Z CREATED:20250827T082433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T082433Z UID:6152-1756807200-1757880000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Design Miami Seoul DESCRIPTION:This September\, Design Miami launches its first multi-day event under the new Design Miami.In Situ initiative with a landmark exhibition co-created with the Seoul Design Foundation.\nFrom September 2-14 (preview September 1st)\, 2025\, the exhibition transforms Seoul’s iconic Dongdaemun Design Plaza into a global design stage\, coinciding with Frieze Seoul and Kiaf. \nDiscover the Design Miami universe \nDongdaemun Design Plaza\, Seoul \nThe exhibition\, Illuminated: A Spotlight on Korean Design\, unveils over 170 works of Korean design\, marking the city’s first major international collectible design event. Curated by Korean design authority Hyeyoung Cho\, the show takes its title from the Korean word “조명 (jo-myeong)\,” meaning “to illuminate.” The exhibition embodies the design Seoul’s soul\, by celebrating Korea’s rich design heritage and showcasing innovators who redefined the field – from traditional craftsmanship to pioneering design visions – while inspiring future generations. \nAs a UNESCO City of Design\, Seoul stands at the intersection of heritage and innovation. Zaha Hadid’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza offers an architectural icon for this inaugural In Situ program. Complementing the exhibition\, visitors can also join the new Design Talks program. \nDesign Miami.In Situ Seoul: highlights\nKorean design flourishes in the coexistence of tradition and modernity\, rooted in Confucian respect for intergenerational knowledge. This duality anchors “Illuminated: A Spotlight on Korean Design”. \n\nDahyeon Yoo (Seoul) reinvents Joseon-era straw craft by applying the technique to leather in her Harmony series (2023-2025). Her woven leather cases emphasize balance and symmetry as symbols of inner harmony.\nGallery LVS & Craft (Seoul) presents ceramicist Dongjun Kim\, who continues the legacy of Joseon white porcelain. Using wood-fired kilns instead of modern gas or electric methods\, Kim creates vessels like Moon Jar (2024)\, defined by its simplicity and textured irregularities.\nFriedman Benda (New York/Los Angeles) honors Byung Hoon Choi\, a seminal figure in Korean design. Choi\, founder of The Society for the Creation of Decorative and Applied Arts in 1977\, merges traditional materials – wood\, clay\, granite – with contemporary sculptural forms. His works “afterimage of beginning 021-577 (2021) and 018-499 (2018)” embody the balance of natural and human-made.\n\nDiscover Design Miami 2024 \nGallery LVS & Craft at Illuminated\, Design Miami.In Situ\, Seoul 2025. Photo Courtesy Gallery LVS & Craft \nThrough these artists\, Design Miami Seoul emerges as a platform where legacy informs innovation. \nFrom local to global\nCurator Hyeyoung Cho champions collaboration\, highlighting how Korean designers adapt to global trends while preserving cultural identity. \n\nObjects With Narratives (Brussels/Geneva) fosters cross-cultural dialogue by presenting designers such as Hakmin Lee\, Rahee Yoon\, Sukkeun Kang\, and Junsu Kim. Lee’s Paw Bench transforms toy-like imagery into functional sculpture\, while Kang’s Just After Sunset S1-1 captures fleeting natural moments in lacquered wood and iron.\nMarta (Los Angeles) showcases Minjae Kim’s retreat-inspired furnishings\, including Daybed With Pillow\, Ruffled Chair\, and Lamp With Roof\, merging Western typologies with Korean traditions.\nSalon 94 Design (New York) introduces Sally J. Han x Locatelli Partners\, Jay Sae Jung Oh\, Jaiik Lee\, and Kwangho Lee. Oh’s Salvage series repurposes household objects into sculptural statements on abundance and waste\, while Lee presents his Copper Enamel Chair (2022)\, defined by irregular form and patina.\nSIDE Gallery (Barcelona) presents Gyuhan Lee\, Donghoon Sohn\, Hyeokjin Lee\, and Jinyeong Yeon. Gyuhan Lee weaves discarded packaging into functional furniture\, while Hyeokjin Lee’s Invisible Chair series questions presence and absence through fence structures.\nCarpenter’s Workshop Gallery (New York/London/Paris/Los Angeles) brings Paris-based Korean designer Wonmin Park\, presenting works from his Stone & Steel series\, juxtaposing volcanic rock and industrial steel.\nCharles Burnand Gallery (London) highlights six Korean voices including Mia Jung\, Myungtaek Jung\, Heechan Kim\, and Kyeok Kim. Kim debuts her Second Surface Chandelier 02\, crafted with ottchil lacquer\, copper wire\, and wood\, extending centuries-old craft into contemporary sculptural form.\n\nThese international presentations reinforce design in Seoul as a bridge between local tradition and global design culture. \nPaw Bench\, 2022 by Hakmin Lee for Objects with Narratives at Illuminated\, Design Miami.In Situ\, Seoul 2025. Photo courtesy Objects with Narratives \nCraft and Materiality\nCraft mastery remains a cornerstone of Korean design\, celebrating slow processes in a fast-paced world. \n\nJ. Lohmann Gallery (New York) features Jongjin Park\, who layers up to 1\,000 porcelain-painted paper sheets into millefeuille vessels with vivid textures.\nSOLUNA Fine Craft (Seoul) presents Dayhe Jeong’s intricate horsehair works\, rooted in traditional millinery weaves\, such as “A Time of Serenity” (2025).\nGallery SKLO (Seoul)\, the city’s only gallery dedicated to contemporary glass\, presents pioneering artists like Kira Kim\, Joonyong Kim\, Jiyong Lee\, and Sunghoon Park\, each pushing glass as a sculptural medium capturing light and nature.\n\nYellowish Deep Gray Night\, 2024 by Joonyong Kim for Gallery Sklo at Illuminated\, Design Miami.In Situ\, Seoul 2025. Photo courtesy Gallery Sklo \nPreservation and the natural world\nKorean design also embraces sustainability and respect for resources. \n\nKyounghee Kim (Seoul) creates delicate bojagi patchworks from silk organza\, continuing a tradition of sustainable textile reuse.\nMinwook Kim (Busan) crafts vessels that follow the natural grain\, cracks\, and knots of wood\, allowing the material to dictate form.\nFABRIKR (Seoul) expands its upcycling practice with original epoxy resin works like the “Sparrow Chair and Nest Table”.\nJungin Lee\, presented by Charles Burnand Gallery\, adapts traditional ‘hanji’ paper techniques into sculptural chairs that merge sustainable tradition with contemporary form.\n\nTogether\, these works affirm Seoul as a hub where preservation\, craft\, and innovation intersect. \nWhy visit?\n\nExperience Design Miami’s first-ever Seoul edition\nSee Illuminated: A Spotlight on Korean Design with 170+ works\nDiscover how design in Seoul blends tradition with innovation\nExplore Korean craft legacies – ceramics\, textiles\, glass\, and more\nEncounter global galleries alongside Seoul’s design pioneers\nVisit Dongdaemun Design Plaza\, Zaha Hadid’s architectural icon\nJoin Design Talks \nCelebrate Seoul as a UNESCO City of Design \nConnect with the global art scene during Frieze Seoul & Kiaf \nWitness Seoul shine as a new hub for collectible design\n\nDesign Miami.In Situ Seoul\, September\, 1-14\, 2025\nFor professional and general public\nAttendance is complimentary upon registration\nSize: over 30 galleries\, over 170 Korean design works\nVisit Designmiami.com website for more info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/design-miami-seoul/ LOCATION:Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)\, 281 Eulji-ro\, Jung District\, Seoul\, Korea\, Democratic People's Republic of CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dongdaemun-Design-Plaza.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T150000 DTSTAMP:20250527T202905Z CREATED:20250526T184044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202905Z UID:2869-1749459600-1749654000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:NeoCon Chicago\, the office interior design show DESCRIPTION:NeoCon is North America’s most important trade show\, dedicated to office interior design. It has taken place annually in June at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart since 1969. The next edition takes place June 9-11\, 2025. \nThe Merchandise Mart in Chicago \nThe post-World War II period was a testament to human resilience and creativity in adversity. In Europe\, architects and designers\, despite the need to rebuild from rubble and scarce finances\, invented innovative solutions that have left an indelible mark in history. Even in the United States\, where reconstruction was not a necessity\, the level of creative production in contract interior design in the mid-century was nothing short of astounding. Florence Knoll\, a pioneer in her own right\, brought together renowned designers and architects to create furniture for Knoll\, while leading the way in office design. George Nelson and Robert Propst\, with their visionary thinking\, conceived Herman Miller’s Action Office. \nDiscover IDS – Interior Design Show in Toronto  \nIn this sparkling mood\, the first International Contract Exposition and Congress took place in 1967 at Chicago’s McCormick Place\, with more than 200 exhibitors in office design and furniture fields. Unfortunately\, a fire destroyed the venue\, and the Merchandise Mart then became the site of the first NeoCon in Chicago. The first NeoCon\, which ran June 22-27\, 1969\, had 750 exhibitors. More than a hundred\, including moderators and speakers\, participated in the seminars and conferences.  \nDiscover Domotex 2024 \nThe NeoCon in Chicago \nA trade show for office and contract interior design\nIn the following decades\, many things happened in North America\, both in office interior design and furniture design. In 1973\, the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) was established. At the same time\, the American Institute of Decorators (AID) and the National Society of Interior Designers (NSID) came together in 1975\, to establish the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). IBM introduced the first PC in 1981\, and in 1984\, the first Apple Macintosh came out. Computers greatly influenced office interior design\, as computer use required new chairs and desks\, with different postures. Stylistically\, with the first Memphis exhibition in Milan in 1981\, Postmodernism spread from architecture to furniture. Manufacturers turned to well-known postmodern and deconstructivist architects\, such as Robert Venturi\, Frank Gehry\, and Peter Eisenman\, to design objects and furniture. \nDiscover the January Furniture Show \nThe Formica Colorcore\, 1983 \nMade in Italy at NeoCon Chicago\nIn 1982\, NeoCon witnessed its first international exhibition\, Italcenter\, on the eighth floor of the Merchandise Mart. Under the Italian Trade Commission (now ITA or ICE)\, Italcenter showcased the work of ten Italian companies\, in an exhibition design by the renowned Lella and Massimo Vignelli. These ten companies\, Skipper\, Bieffe\, Estel\, Fantoni\, Faram\, Giovannetti\, Skema\, Technolinea\, and Unifor\, represented the global reach of office design and furniture at NeoCon Chicago in 1982. \nDiscover CIFF Guangzhou 2024 \nThe Italcenter\, exhibition design by Lella and Massimo Vignelli\, 1982 \nNeoCon Chicago: 50 years of office interior and contract interior design \nFrom 1990 to the present\, NeoCon has been a platform for numerous events and innovations\, both in products and in display. 1990 marked the inception of the first Best of NeoCon award\, sponsored by Facilities Design and Management magazine. Today\, the prestigious award is sponsored by Contract magazine. In 2002\, Michael Braungart and William McDonough published ‘Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things\,’ a groundbreaking research that set the stage for sustainability in the industry. Since then\, companies have been actively working on process sustainability\, and trade shows like NeoCon have adapted to these changing times. \nToday\, NeoCon is one of the world’s most important trade fairs in the office design and furniture sector. The others are CIFF\, in Guangzhou\, and Orgatec\, which takes place every two years in October in Cologne\, Germany. \nWhy visit\nNeoCon is one of the world’s most influential and historic trade shows for office interior design; in fact\, the first edition took place in 1969. NeoCon is considered one of the leading platforms for launching product innovations; from here come trends in the office and contract sector\, which spread worldwide. Among the primary and already interesting features\, moreover\, NeoCon is a trade fair and exhibition\, where showroom and exhibition have always been of great importance. To name a few\, Arata Isozaki\, Michael Graves\, Robert A.M. Stern and Lella and Massimo Vignelli have designed showrooms at NeoCon. With more than 400 exhibitors\, about 100\,000 square meters\, and 50\,000 visitors\, NeoCon is among the world’s largest office and contract trade shows.\nThe next edition takes place June 10-12\, 2024 \nNeoCon\, Chicago\, June 9-11\, 2025\nFor professionals\, free entry upon registration\nSize: 400 brands\, 50\,000 visitors\nVisit Neocon.com for info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/neocon-chicago-the-office-interior-design-show/ LOCATION:The Mart\, 222\, Merchandise Mart Plaza\, Chicago\, IL\, IL 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/10_Day1_Exterior_JH_138.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250607T170000 DTSTAMP:20250525T204554Z CREATED:20250525T204554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T204554Z UID:5685-1749038400-1749315600@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Design Shanghai 2025 DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt 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. \nDesign 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. \nDiscover Design Shanghai 2024 \nDesign Shanghai 2024 \nDesign Shanghai 2025: the attendance \n\n86% trade professionals\nChina’s leading architects and Western counterparts\nRenowned global interior designers\nTop-tier property developers from Shanghai and beyond\nHigh-level buyers and decision-makers\nAffluent\, design-savvy public\n\nWhat to expect \nFour Dynamic Halls: \n1. Furniture & Lighting Design\nExplore the best in furniture and lighting from global brands and rising stars. This hall is the heart of Design Shanghai\, celebrating creativity and craftsmanship. \n2. Kitchen\, Bathroom & Systems Design\nSee advanced solutions shaping modern living environments. \n3. New Materials & Applications\nTouch 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. \n4. Living & Lifestyle Design\nDive into design that enhances everyday life—home\, fashion\, and wellness innovations. \nDiscover CIFF Guangzhou 2025 \nDesign Shanghai 2024 \nSpotlight: Special Features\nMaterials First – Hall 3\nExperience a tactile journey through the lifecycle of materials—raw to refined. \nRe:Materialize – Hall 2\nCelebrate material-driven design. Co-hosted by Rong Design Library and Design Shanghai 2025\, this exhibition aligns with the 2025/26 Materials Trend Report. \nCollectible Design & Art – Hall 3\nDiscover limited edition artworks and objects curated from leading global talents. \nTALENTS – Fifth Edition\nTheme: Confronting Conflict\n25 emerging designers respond to today’s challenges with bold creations. The TALENTS jury interacts with exhibitors\, encouraging dialogue and reflection. \nneooold at Design Shanghai 2025\nFounded by Chen Min\, neooold explores “Mass Wonders”—a tribute to the beauty of handmade objects and the return to mindful creation. \nTalents at Design Shanghai 2024 \nForums\, Workshops & Networking\nJoin 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. \nNetwork with China’s Creative Community\nDesign 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. \nWhy visit\n\nChina is the world’s largest luxury market\nBy 2030\, China’s middle class will reach 1 billion people\nShanghai’s design industry will surpass ¥2 trillion by 2025\nSince 2012\, the city’s design economy has grown over 10% annually\n200\,000+ companies work in China’s design and property sectors\n10M+ professionals in related creative fields\nFurniture market projected to grow 13.23% annually through 2026\nBy 2025: 20 national industrial design centers\, 200 innovation hubs\nShanghai aims to be a top global “City of Design” by 2030\n\nDesign Shanghai\, June 4-7\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: 500 brands\, 100\,000 visitors\nShanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center \nVisit Designshanghai.com for info\nOpening hours 2025:\n4 June\, h. 12 – 9 pm \n5 June\, h. 10 am – 6 pm \n6 June\, h. 10 am – 6 pm\n7 June\, h. 10 am – 5 pm \nSome images from Design Shanghai 2024 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/design-shanghai-2025/ LOCATION:Shanghai World EXPO Exhibition & Convention Center\, 1099\, Guazhan Road\, Pudong New Area\, Shanghai\, 200126\, China CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/design-shanghai-panoramica.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T170000 DTSTAMP:20250502T201137Z CREATED:20250502T194748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T201137Z UID:5455-1747562400-1747760400@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:ICFF New York 2025 DESCRIPTION:ICFF Returns to NYC: Celebrating Global Design and Human-Centered Innovation\nICFF\, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair\, North America’s premier platform for contemporary design since 1989\, returns to the Javits Center from May 18 – 20\, 2025. Renowned for its global reach and forward-thinking curation\, ICFF 2025 promises an immersive experience designed to reflect the evolving design landscape and foster international creativity and collaboration. \nDesigning in Harmony: A Global Vision\nThis year’s theme\, Designing in Harmony\, focuses on multicultural\, multi-sensory\, and human-centered design. The event will spotlight craftsmanship\, sustainability\, and meaningful connection—creating a dynamic environment that inspires creativity and dialogue across cultures. \nAttendees will explore an expansive range of cutting-edge furniture\, lighting\, seating\, textiles\, and interior innovations through redesigned exhibit spaces\, curated programming\, and global partnerships. \nDiscover Clerkenwell Design Week 2025 \nICFF 2024 \nAs the U.S. design market navigates economic shifts and climate challenges—like recent natural disasters in Los Angeles—ICFF embraces the urgency for resilient\, adaptive\, and sustainable solutions. The fair aims to spark new ideas and industry evolution through inclusive dialogue and visionary design. \n“Creativity and empathy should guide our industry’s future. By focusing on thoughtful\, sustainable design\, we can help build a stronger\, more human-centered economy\,” said ICFF Brand Directors Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat. \nA new floor plan\nThe 2025 layout\, envisioned by Rodolfo Agrella Design Studio (RADS)\, introduces distinct experiential zones under one roof. These thoughtfully designed areas promote seamless exploration and meaningful engagement between exhibitors and attendees. \nICFF 2025: celebrating global talent\nICFF continues to amplify global voices\, connecting North American buyers and designers with trailblazers from around the world. Expect standout contributions from exhibitors representing Argentina\, Belgium\, Japan\, South Africa\, the UK\, and more—including sustainable leaders like Secto\, Midgard\, and Woud. \nRead more about NYCxDesign  \nICFF 2024 \nFeature highlights\nMorpho by Tomorrowland\, Ethnicraft & Dieter Vander Velpen\nUnveiling at ICFF 2025\, Morpho marks Tomorrowland’s debut into furniture design\, blending contemporary Art Nouveau aesthetics with Belgian craftsmanship to extend the festival’s legacy into lifestyle and architecture. \nWANTED\nThis hub for emerging design talent features Launch Pad\, Look Book\, a Schools Showcase\, and hands-on mentorship—spotlighting the next generation of creative leaders. \nWelcome Lounge x Ligne Roset\nServing as the official entry point to ICFF\, this space invites visitors to experience Ligne Roset’s latest collections in a relaxed\, elegant setting. \nWanted at ICFF 2024 \nBespoke: the art of making\nIn partnership with Architectural Digest and AD PRO\, this salon showcases artisanal mastery in interiors and finishes. Designed by MAWD and sponsored by Edelweiss Pianos and Ferreira de Sá\, it offers a luxurious space for connection and conversation. \nAqua Atelier by Grohe\nThis sustainability-focused showcase in the Kitchen & Bath section highlights innovative water-saving solutions and materials for the modern home. \nOFS x ROOM\nThis collaborative studio space returns with two podcast series—In the Room at ICFF and For Designers on Design—featuring live conversations with top industry voices. \nJuniper Recharge Lounge\nThis new central lounge offers a space to unwind\, work\, and recharge—both personally and electronically. Powered by Juniper’s Ground Control systems and illuminated by its Multiverse collection\, it’s an energizing meeting place. \nThe Library x Phaidon\nExplore design literature in this curated reading space adjacent to the Mainstage. In partnership with Phaidon and sponsored by Flokk/Hag\, the library will feature talks and book signings\, including Defining Style: The Book of Interior Design. \nDiscover Design Shanghai  \nICFF 2024 \nICFF Talks\nTwo main venues – The Mainstage (sponsored by Moroso) and The Oasis – will host inspiring panels and workshops covering inclusivity\, materials innovation\, sustainability\, and business strategy. Highlights include speakers like Patrizia Moroso\, Dieter Vander Velpen\, Jared Blake\, and Daniel Germani. \nDining Lounge x Be Original Americas\nDesigned by Rarify and RADS in partnership with Be Original Americas\, this immersive dining space doubles as a learning experience about authentic design. \nThe Café\nA new oasis for refreshments and relaxation\, featuring high-end outdoor furniture from Dedon and Gloster. \nICFF Editors Awards\nA signature event of the fair\, the Editors Awards return on Sunday\, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. to honor excellence across categories. Hosted by writer and comedian Dan Mahboubian Rosen\, the ceremony celebrates standout achievements in design. \nStrengthening Ties with NYCxDESIGN \nICFF is proud to deepen its collaboration with NYCxDESIGN\, enhancing the citywide festival and uniting the local and international design communities for a more cohesive celebration of creativity. \n“We’re building a festival that connects design thinking with community impact\,” said Brand Directors Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat. \nWhy visit\nEmphasizing original and sustainable design\, ICFF showcases a diverse array of furnishing products for residential\, contract\, and hospitality settings. The event attracts an audience of over 10\,000 architects\, interior designers\, retailers\, distributors\, developers\, and members of the press. More than 450 established and emerging design brands from over 35 countries come together to exhibit their latest innovations. \nOn the show floor\, attendees can draw inspiration from ICFF Talks—a curated series of panel discussions\, keynote presentations\, and in-depth conversations featuring some of the most influential voices in the industry. The event also offers ample opportunities to expand professional networks\, from spontaneous interactions on the floor to curated evening gatherings. ICFF fosters a dynamic environment where attendees and exhibitors connect\, share business insights\, and strengthen ties within the global design community. \nICFF\, Javits Center\, New York\, May 18-20\, 2025\nFor professionals (general public on Tuesday\, May 20th) \nSize: 450 exhibitors\, 10\,000 visitors \nVisit ICFF.com for info \nIn the photogallery\, some images of the exhibitors at Launch Pad 2025 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/icff-new-york-2025/ LOCATION:Jacob Javits Convention Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York City\, NY\, 10001\, United States CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/icff-2024_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250413T183000 DTSTAMP:20250217T215308Z CREATED:20240324T161141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T215308Z UID:2370-1744104600-1744569000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Milan Salone del Mobile DESCRIPTION:The Milan Salone del Mobile\, launched in Milan in 1961 to promote Italian furniture and accessory exports\, is now the world’s leading event in the furnishing and design sector. \nDiscover Milan Salone del Mobile 2024  \nMilan Salone del Mobile in Milan\, photo courtesy Salone del Mobile.Milano \nThe Salone Internazionale del Mobile takes place every year in April. In odd-numbered years it comes together with the biennial Euroluce\, in even-numbered years with EuroCucina and the International Bathroom Exhibition. It’s also co-located with the annual International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition and Workplace3.0. These events take place with FTK (Technology For the Kitchen)\, the co-located show with EuroCucina\, and S.Project\, the exhibition for design products and decorative and technical furnishing solutions. Since 1998\, the SaloneSatellite completed the show. This is the reference point for young designers and new talent. \nDiscover Milan Design Week Essentials 2025  \nEntrance at Salone del Mobile.Milano\, photo Alessandro Russotti\, courtesy Salone del Mobile.Milano \nThe most important trade show in Milan\nOver the years\, the Salone del Mobile.Milano has generated growing interest around the world\, gradually becoming more and more important. In 1994\, it became the most relevant furniture and design trade show in the world and still is. Thanks to the massive number of visitors\, the Salone del Mobile.Milano has become the most significant event in the city of Milan. In the week of the fair\, in fact\, the city comes alive with a thousand or so side events\, brought together in a circuit that goes by the name of Fuorisalone. Salone and Fuorisalone together shape Milano Design Week\, an event that attracts about 500\,000 people worldwide to Milan each year. \nDiscover the preview of Milan Design Week 2025 \nA global event\nUnder the Salone del Mobile.Milano umbrella\, more than 2\,300 of the world’s most dynamic and creative companies present themselves every year at the Rho Fiera Milano exhibition center\, on a total net area of almost 210\,000 square meters. \nOver 300\,000 trade visitors\, almost 70% from 188 countries\, visit the fair annually. Not to mention the side events\, all of which are curated by leading international artists and designers. This is the Salone\, now in its 62nd year; a global platform with the “privilege of topicality” that sheds light on the state of the art of design. Every year\, for years. \nDiscover Milan Design Week 2024\n\n \nSalone del Mobile.Milano\, entrance. Photo Alessandro Russotti\, courtesy Salone del Mobile.Milano \nSalone del Mobile international editions\nUntil the pandemic\, the Salone also hosted two international editions. The Saloni WorldWide Moscow trade fair took place every October at the Crocus Expo exhibition center. It involved around 300 Italian and foreign companies and was launched in 2005. In 2018\, the event was renamed Salone del Mobile.Milano Moscow\, underlining its close ties with Milan. On the other side\, Salone del Mobile.Milano Shanghai was launched in 2016 and took place every year in November at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre. More than 120 Italian brands presented outstanding\, innovative\, and creative furnishing solutions of the highest manufacturing quality. \nRead more about the history of the Design Weeks \nEntrance at Salone del Mobile.Milano\, photo Alessandro Russotti\, courtesy Salone del Mobile.Milano \nSustainability at Salone del Mobile.Milano\nThe Salone del Mobile.Milano is publishing an extended version of the sustainability guidelines. \nSalone is aware that any corporate sustainability initiative is more effective and complete with the active participation of all stakeholders. For this reason\, it distributes its green guidelines to all exhibiting companies to support them as much as possible in designing\, planning\, and implementing their trade fair activities. Green guidelines also provide an increasingly effective answer to how to set up exhibition spaces with full respect to the environment so that a major trade fair event such as the Salone becomes increasingly sustainable. \nThe aim is to encourage all exhibitors and provide them with concrete indications to support the innovative and eco-friendly design of temporary booths. From Salone’s point of view\, this means prioritizing the well-being of all stakeholders and achieving a positive balance between the social\, economic\, and environmental aspects. \nDiscover the best booths at Milan Salone del Mobile 2024 \nWhy visit\nThe Salone del Mobile.Milano is for professionals only\, is open to the general public only on Saturday and Sunday\, and to students on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday.\nInterior designers\, architects\, and information and communication professionals visit the Salone for several reasons. First\, furniture manufacturers showcase their new products here\, so it is an opportunity to catch up on innovations in interior design and furniture. However\, there are other aspects to consider. One of these\, for example\, is the displays\, which are particularly interesting to architects and interior designers.\nIn general\, the Salone is of interest to those interested in lifestyle content\, thanks to the presence of the world’s best furniture brands. \nIn 2025\, the layout of the pavilions has changed. Find the new map on the website \nTip: Journalists\, bloggers and media workers can enter at 8:30 a.m. \n \nSalone del Mobile.Milano\nFor professionals only\nOpen to the public on Saturday and Sunday\nSize: 2.500 exhibitors\, 350\,000 visitors\nVisit Salonemilano.it website for more info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/milan-salone-del-mobile/ LOCATION:Rho-Fieramilano\, Strada Statale del Sempione 28\, Rho (Milano)\, Milano\, 20017\, Italy CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Lost_and_Roll_HR_Press_-_Print_009.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250403T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T210000 DTSTAMP:20250729T143143Z CREATED:20250321T193349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T143143Z UID:5409-1743678000-1747602000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Casa Decor Madrid 2025 DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Casa Decor\, the architecture and interior design exhibition held every spring in Madrid\, celebrates its 33rd anniversary and its 60th edition. The first edition was held in 1992\, in a historic and unique building—the first of many to come. Since then\, Casa Decor has gathered a collection of historic and distinctive buildings\, including palaces\, mansions\, banks\, embassies\, stately homes\, industrial buildings\, and even a convent. \nDiscover Madrid Design Festival \nThe project by Francesc Rifé at Casa Decor Madrid 2025 \nFor its 60th edition\, the event has chosen a true “Casa Decor building.” What does a “Casa Decor building” look like? It is a stately 19th-century palace with spacious interiors\, high ceilings\, lots of natural light\, and period details—in short\, a residential building from another era. In doing so\, Casa Decor stays true to its original mission: to discover\, restore\, showcase\, and open to the public the rich architectural heritage. \nCasa Decor Madrid 2025\, project Leroy Merlin by Estudio Querencia \nFor the 2025 edition\, Casa Decor returns to Chamberí\, a neighborhood with a strong historical connection to the event\, where seven editions have previously taken place. The building hosting the 2025 projects covers an area of 7\,141 square meters\, spread over the ground floor\, basement\, and four upper floors. It occupies an entire block on Calle Sagasta\, stretching from Plaza de Alonso Martínez to Calle Covarrubias. Although composed of two separate buildings\, they were designed as a single architectural and aesthetic unit. \nCasa Decor Madrid: a live magazine \nThe event lasts six weeks and features around fifty spaces\, decorated by both well-established professionals and young\, promising interior designers. Each edition brings together more than 200 exhibitors\, with 50 projects created by both professionals and companies\, all aiming to promote their work\, products\, or services through this comprehensive platform. It is a large collaborative initiative that supports and raises awareness for the interior design sector\, as well as consumer\, luxury\, and lifestyle brands. \nArquitalia – Borja Esteras for Aritco \nSince 1992\, more than 2\,000 professionals have participated in Casa Decor\, ranging from recognized names to emerging talents. Casa Decor has served as a showcase and a launching pad for the best interior designers of recent decades. The exhibition provides an ideal setting for creating lifestyle projects with complete creative freedom. Through a decorative project\, interior designers can present not only their creativity but also their working methods\, their signature style\, and how they bring their projects to life. Moreover\, the exhibition acts as a live decoration magazine\, offering visitors a sensory-rich experience as they walk through the spaces. It is a unique way to engage with the work of professionals in a deeply immersive and emotionally impactful manner. \nDiscover the booths at Milan Salone del Mobile 2024 \nStudio Senser for Exagres \nBusiness opportunities and media exposure\nCasa Decor also offers a significant business opportunity. Its visitors are potential clients with high purchasing power\, providing interior designers the chance to showcase the quality of their work in person. Thousands of decoration enthusiasts attend the event each year. \nEach edition of Casa Decor generates over a thousand news articles both online and offline and welcomes around a thousand journalists from more than 500 media outlets and communication channels. The exhibition has become one of the most important commercial\, social\, and cultural events in the Spanish capital. \nIn 2025\, Casa Decor presents a special Lifetime Achievement Award to interior designer Sandra Tarruella. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years\, Sandra Tarruella is one of the leading figures in Catalan interior design\, with recognition throughout Spain and abroad. Her studio participated in Casa Decor Barcelona twice\, in 2003 and 2007. She now joins the prestigious list of past honorees\, which includes Pascua Ortega\, Javier Castilla\, Lorenzo Castillo\, Javier Muñoz\, Tomás Alía Muñoz\, Rafa Sitges\, Teresa Sapey\, and Francesc Rifé. \nFran Cisneros. Estudio de Paisajismo for Gresmanc \nWhy visit \n\nCasa Decor is a unique interior design\, trends\, and lifestyle platform held annually in a different iconic location in central Madrid.\n \n\nThe exhibition runs for 6 weeks each year.\n\nIt opens the doors of a distinctive\, historic building in Madrid to the public.\n\nIt features around 50 fully decorated spaces by both established professionals and emerging talents in interior design.\n\nEach edition gathers over 200 exhibitors\, including professionals and companies\, and serves as a dynamic commercial\, marketing\, and communication platform.\n\nCasa Decor promotes not only interior design but also consumer brands\, luxury goods\, and lifestyle companies.\n\nCasa Decor Madrid\n\n\nSize: 50 spaces\, 200 exhibitors\, 50\,000 visitors\nFor professionals and general public \n\n  \n\n\n  URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/casa-decor-madrid-2025/ LOCATION:Sagasta 33\, Calle de Sagasta\, 33\, Madrid\, 28004\, Spain CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/casa-decor-2025-auditorio-leroy-merlin-por-estudio-querencia-5-1024x682-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250406T210000 DTSTAMP:20250324T032548Z CREATED:20250324T032548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T032548Z UID:5214-1743588000-1743973200@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Style Bangkok 2025 DESCRIPTION:Style Bangkok is Asia’s premier lifestyle and fashion trade show. In 2025\, April 2-6\, takes place the 8th edition\, where creativity converges with sustainability in a celebration of Thai craftsmanship. Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion at the Ministry of Commerce\, in collaboration with the Board of Trade of Thailand\, Style Bangkok serves as a vibrant platform for internationally-acclaimed Thai brands\, local designers\, SMEs\, and craftspeople. \nDiscover Style Bangkok 2024 \n \nA global destination for creativity\, craftsmanship and trade\nStyle Bangkok 2025 is more than just a trade fair—it’s a vibrant space where ideas\, craftsmanship\, and business intersect. Whether you are a buyer\, designer\, industry professional\, or simply passionate about unique lifestyle and fashion products\, this event serves as your gateway to the best of Thai and international design. Offering high-quality craftsmanship\, cutting-edge innovations\, sustainable production\, and valuable networking opportunities\, Style Bangkok 2025 delivers an experience unlike any other in Southeast Asia’s lifestyle and fashion industry. \nDiscover Bangkok Design Week  \n \nA true treasure trove of creativity\, Style Bangkok 2025 brings together a diverse selection of high-quality materials\, unique designs\, and exceptional craftsmanship—all under one roof. From responsibly sourced woods to exquisite textiles\, the event seamlessly merges craft with commerce\, offering buyers and visitors exclusive access to rare\, high-quality lifestyle and fashion products. The fair features seven core product categories\, including furniture that blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics\, home décor that redefines interior spaces\, and fashion that showcases both Thai and international apparel and accessories. It also highlights houseware with beautiful and functional everyday essentials\, handcrafted gifts for every occasion\, innovative toys designed with sustainability in mind\, and natural\, high-quality health and beauty products. \n \nExplore must-see showcases and exhibitions\nStyle Bangkok 2025 is more than just a shopping experience—it’s a celebration of design\, creativity\, and culture. This year’s event will feature several must-see highlights\, such as “Pha Thai Sai Hai Sanook\,” an exhibition under the royal initiative of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya that presents Thai textiles in a contemporary and fashion-forward context. The ASEAN Furniture Design Award\, themed “Seat for the Future\,” will showcase finalist designs from emerging ASEAN furniture designers\, with winners being judged live at the event. Visitors can also explore the DEmark & G-Mark Award Showcase\, where award-winning designs from Thailand and Japan take center stage\, emphasizing aesthetics\, sustainability\, and functionality. Additionally\, art toy collectors will be drawn to the exclusive and limited-edition designer toys featured in the Art Toy Showcase. \nStyle Bangkok 2025: a stage for SME creators & emerging talents\nStyle Bangkok 2025 champions local talent and small businesses\, providing a global stage for SME exhibitors and rising designers. The event is a perfect platform for buyers and visitors to discover unique\, handcrafted creations that embody Thai creativity and craftsmanship. Special zones such as “The New Faces” highlight the work of emerging Thai designers and Micro-SMEs\, offering fresh talent and one-of-a-kind creations. Meanwhile\, “Designers’ Room & Talent Thai” serves as a hub for Thailand’s next-generation designers\, presenting forward-thinking fashion\, home décor\, and lifestyle products. \nDiscover Taiwan Design Expo 2024  \n \nSustainability and Creativity Intertwined at the Heart of Design & Trade\nWith responsibility at its core\, Style Bangkok 2025 prioritizes eco-conscious production\, ethical sourcing\, and circular economy principles. Many exhibitors align with ESG (Environmental\, Social\, and Governance) initiatives and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, ensuring that their products meet high-quality standards while making a positive environmental impact. The Sustainable Gifts & Decorative Exhibition will showcase eco-conscious home décor and lifestyle products crafted with sustainability in mind. The STYLE Gallery will present experimental designs\, fine arts\, and sculptures from students at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts. Meanwhile\, the Niche Market Showcase will highlight products tailored for unique consumer groups\, including pet essentials\, mother and child care items\, glamping gear\, and senior-friendly designs. \n \nWhy visit?\nStyle Bangkok 2025 is not just an exhibition—it’s an interactive experience. Visitors have the exclusive opportunity to meet the creators and manufacturers behind the products\, forging valuable connections through business matching and networking sessions designed to connect exhibitors with buyers and trade professionals. The event also extends its reach beyond the exhibition halls through live commerce and digital trade\, utilizing live-streaming and online platforms to introduce Thai lifestyle products to global markets. \nExclusive insights from industry leaders will be shared through expert seminars and trend talks. Notable sessions include “New Trends in Contemporary Design: Opportunities & Insights for Thai Entrepreneurs\,” presented by Italian designer Matteo Ragni\, and “Material Trend for the Future – The Potential of the Materials Business\,” led by Japanese material expert Junya Kitagawara. \nStyle Bangkok 2025 is where creativity\, sustainability\, and business come together\, offering an unparalleled experience for anyone passionate about lifestyle\, fashion\, and design. \nStyle Bangkok\, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center\, April 2-6\, 2025\nApril 2-4 open to Professional\, h. 10 am – 6 pm\nApril 5-6 open to General public\, h. 10 am – 9 pm\nSize: 500 exhibitors\, 800 booths\, 25\,000 visitors \nVisit StyleBangkokFair.com website for info and registration URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/style-bangkok-2025/ LOCATION:Queen Sirikit National Convention Center\, 60 Queen Sirikit National Convention Center\, Ratchadaphisek Road\, Khlong Toei Sub-district\, Khlong Toei District\, Bangkok\, Thailand CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/style-bangkok-2-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250318T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20250331T180000 DTSTAMP:20250130T143444Z CREATED:20240209T165250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T143444Z UID:2002-1742290200-1743444000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:CIFF Guangzhou - China International Furniture Fair DESCRIPTION:CIFF Guangzhou – China International Furniture Fair\, in Guangzhou since 1998\, and since 2015 also in Shanghai\, is one of the largest and most important furniture fairs in the world. It takes place since 1998. The first edition featured an exhibition space of 45\,000 square meters\, and hosted more than 20\,000 buyers. In 17 years and 45 editions\, it has grown into the world’s largest trade platform for furniture and design. Today it takes place in Guangzhou in March\, and in Shanghai in September. The next edition of CIFF Guangzhou takes place in Guangzhou\, March 18-21 and March 28-31\, 2025 (the second phase\, March 28-31 also includes CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou). \nDiscover CIFF Guanzghou 2024 \nCIFF Guangzhou \nA trade fair in two phases\nThe spring edition of CIFF happens in two phases\, every year on the same dates. The first phase\, March 18-21\, is focused on residential furniture\, textiles\, outdoor and leisure. In March 2024\, considering the first and second phase\, CIFF occupied 850\,000 square meters of exhibition space and hosted 4\,700 exhibitors\, 11.8% more than the all-time pre-pandemic peak in 2019. It also welcomed 363\,449 trade visitors\, 22.06% more than in 2019\, including 51\,205 international visitors from 178 countries\, an increase of as much as +43.11% compared to 2019. \nDiscover CIFF Shanghai 2024 \n \nAt CIFF Guangzhou 2024\, therefore\, the home furnishing industry provided many solutions for customizing indoor and outdoor home spaces. Many of the products on display focused on sustainability and technological innovation. \nThe second phase\, on the other hand\, comes from March 28-31\, and is focused on office furniture\, commercial furniture and hotel furniture. Along with CIFF Guangzhou\, the second phase hosts CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou\, the trade fair for woodworking semi-finished products and machinery. All components and semi-finished products for furniture are on display here\, along with machinery\, paints and finishes. \nDiscover the contemporary office at CIFF Guanzghou \n \nCIFF Guanzghou\, in China\, then\, is a system that involves not only a presence at the fair. Indeed\, it’s a partner in the creation of new business visions. Among the various synergies activated\, in fact\, the collaboration with Tmall emerges. Tmall is one of the largest e-commerce portals in the world\, and is among the 20 most visited sites in the world. Together with Tmall\, CIFF Guangzhou set up\, at the fair\, the Tmall Carnival Trendy Furniture Show\, to launch a selection of products\, simultaneously online and offline. \nDiscover CIFF Shanghai 2024: brands and lifestyle \n \nCIFF Manifesto\n“China is the first destination for international furniture and home furnishing purchases.”
CIFF aims to offer visitors new concepts of living and working\, surrounded by high-quality products and new business opportunities.
CIFF highlights the latest global trends in home furnishings and promotes cross-border dialogue and exchange within the community.
The goal of CIFF is to introduce foreign markets to the quality and variety of Chinese design. This is the concept behind the main exhibition areas in which the fair is organized.\nThe opportunity is double! 2 cities\, 2 seasons of the year\, 2 trade platforms. Both editions of CIFF\, the one in March in Guangzhou\, the quintessential commercial city nestled on the Pearl River Delta\, and the one in September in Shanghai\, the modern megacity on the Yangtze River Delta\, offer the most comprehensive range of furniture products from Chinese and international brands.\nYou just have to choose what suits you best! \nWhy visit\nCIFF is the world’s largest furniture fair\, and the most important one in China. The product segments cover the entire supply chain\, thus encompassing home furniture\, home furnishings\, and home textiles. Also exhibiting at CIFF are outdoor\, leisure\, office\, and hotel furniture. Finally\, manufacturers of machinery and semi-finished products are exhibiting at CIFF.\nIn addition to innovative products and solutions\, CIFF offers a series of events and activities\, forums\, and seminars. Seminars and workshops are important educational moments for product designers and interior designers.\nFinally\, CIFF’s location is easily accessible by public transportation\, with two subway stops at opposite ends of the fairgrounds. \nCIFF Guangzhou\nFirst Phase\, March 18-21\, 2025\nSecond Phase\, March 28-31\, 2025\nCIFF Guangzhou is for professionals only\nSize: 4.700 exhibitors\, 370\,000 visitors (total) in 2024\nVisit CIFF-gz.com website for more info \nSimplified Travel with 30-Day Visa-Free Entry \nTo facilitate international participation\, China now offers visa-free entry for up to 30 days to citizens from 38 countries\, including France\, Germany\, Italy\, Spain\, the Netherlands\, Malaysia\, Switzerland\, Ireland\, Hungary\, Austria\, Belgium\, Luxembourg\, New Zealand\, Australia\, Poland\, Portugal\, Greece\, Cyprus\, Slovenia\, Slovakia\, Norway\, Finland\, Denmark\, Iceland\, Andorra\, Monaco\, Liechtenstein\, Korea\, Bulgaria\, Romania\, Croatia\, Montenegro\, North Macedonia\, Malta\, Estonia\, Latvia\, and Japan. \nUpon arrival\, travelers may need to present a valid passport and supporting documents such as an invitation letter or hotel booking. The policy allows multiple entries but does not cover work or study\, which require specific visas. Those planning to stay beyond 30 days must apply for a visa or residence permit. For more details\, consult your local embassy. URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/ciff-guangzhou-china-international-furniture-fair/ LOCATION:Canton Fair Complex\, 382 Yuejiangzhong Road\, Guangzhou\, Guangdong\, 510335\, China CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/01_41-CIFF-2018-opening-ceremony.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224 DTSTAMP:20250206T183329Z CREATED:20240104T071251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T183329Z UID:1330-1740009600-1740355199@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Nomad: Art Design DESCRIPTION:NOMAD is a new traveling showcase concept for collectible design. Conceived in 2017 by Giorgio Pace and Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte\, NOMAD\, a travelling show for art design\, has already had several successful editions in Capri\, St. Moritz\, Monaco-Montecarlo\, and Venice. Created as a touring concept\, NOMAD changes locations frequently. In this way\, NOMAD always draws attention. Moreover\, it creates a growing interest in collectible design and contemporary art\, among collectors and cultural institutions. Each edition hosts major international galleries\, outstanding exhibitions\, and tailor-made special projects in extraordinary architectural venues. \nThe next edition of NOMAD is in Sankt Moritz from February 20 to 23\, 2025 \nDiscover the past edition of NOMAD Capri \nThe former Klinik Gut in Sankt Moritz\, hosting Nomad 2025 \nNOMAD establishes a unique dialogue between art\, architecture and design in a very intimate setting. The fair’s target is a select audience seeking an experience different from what they typically find in large-scale fairs. \nIn addition to the main event\, NOMAD boasts a prominent VIP program. The program features lectures by renowned designers and artists\, architect-led tours of local places of interest\, and invitations to private homes or collections.\nEach exhibition lasts four or five days\, and access is limited to NOMAD CIRCLE and VIP members\, and registered GUESTS. Registration guidelines are on the NOMAD website. \nDiscover the past edition of NOMAD Capri \nNomad St. Moritz 2024 \nNomad and sustainability\nSince its inception\, NOMAD has embraced a vision that promotes traditional craftsmanship and the collaboration of design\, art\, and local culture. Mastery of craftsmanship and the perpetuation and creative revitalization of centuries-old traditions and knowledge are integral to preserving the planet and creating a more sustainable future. In short\, art\, design and architecture can play a significant role\, leaving a positive imprint. \nNomad St. Moritz 2024 \nWhy visit \nNomad is a small\, very exclusive fair dedicated to design collectors with good spending power. In fact\, it takes place in prestigious locations\, in high-end summer or winter vacation spots that are very well attended. However\, even if you don’t buy anything\, it can be worth visiting\, for several reasons. First\, it offers a chance to see unique collectible design pieces in beautiful and exclusive settings. Also\, it allows access to historic buildings that are usually closed and open only for events. \nFor enthusiasts\, it is an opportunity to learn more about designers who also express themselves in the art design area.\nTo be considered: requesting an invitation on the website is mandatory. \nThe 2025 edition takes place from 20–23 February 2025 at the former Klinik Gut. Transforming the current construction site into a dynamic international platform\, the exhibition brings together contemporary art and design in an immersive\, site-specific showcase. The event promises a layered and innovative experience that merges creativity with the unique setting of the Alpine landscape. \nAll images from Nomad-circle.com website \nNOMAD Circle\, St. Moritz\, former Klinik Gut\, February 20-23\, 2025\nNomad is an exclusive\, private event\nExhibitors are art design galleries\nEntrance is allowed to invited guests only\nVisit NOMAD website for info and registration \nIn the gallery\, some images from Nomad St. Moritz 2024 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/nomad-art-design/ LOCATION:St. Moritz\, Via Arona 34\, St. Moritz\, 7500\, Switzerland CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows,Design Weeks & Weekends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/nomad-st-moritz-2025-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250207T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250211T170000 DTSTAMP:20250506T202657Z CREATED:20150515T180224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T202657Z UID:35-1738922400-1739293200@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt DESCRIPTION:Ambiente Fair\, in Frankfurt\, is one of the most important trade shows in the world\, for the home décor industry. The 2024 edition takes place from February 7-11. Organized by Messe Frankfurt\, it’s held every year in late January or early February. Frankfurt has a long tradition of trade fairs: the first Frankfurt Autumn Fair became a regular fair in 1240. Ambiente grew from the International Spring Fair in 1990\, as Premiere and Ambiente. In 1996\, the trade fairs Paperworld\, Beautyworld and Christmasworld replaced Premiere\, while the Autumn Fair was rebranded as Tendence. \nDiscover Ambiente 2024 \n \nAmbiente Fair: a show inFrankfurt for HoReCa and residential\nToday\, Ambiente is a trade show rich in inspiration\, design trends\, new products and ideas. The show caters to residential and HoReCa markets\, with product areas Dining\, Living\, Giving and Working\, and is for professionals only. The Living area offers all styles of furniture and decoration. The Giving zone\, on the other hand\, provides a broad overview of gifts and personal accessories\, as well as high-quality stationery and school supplies. The new Working area focuses on the work of tomorrow. Finally\, the HoReCa and Contract Business sectors express future intersections. \nAmbiente 2025 focuses on major contemporary issues. Sustainability\, the work of the future\, design\, lifestyle\, retail\, and e-commerce are the most current topics\, featured in products\, seminars\, and workshops.  \nDiscover Milan Salone del Mobile \n \nA very international trade fair\nIn 2024\, Ambiente hosted 140\,000 visitors from 170 countries\, with 4\,928 exhibitors\, on 250\,000 square meters of floor space. The five countries from which the most professionals arrived were Germany\, Italy\, China\, Netherlands\, USA. \nIn addition to the fair\, Ambiente has set up a digital platform\, which allows people to keep up to date with trends and maintain contact with exhibitors throughout the year. Conzoom Solutions\, in fact\, is the platform for industry professionals with a directory of consumer goods manufacturers\, and nmedia.hub is the content platform for the home & living sector. \nDiscover Elena Salmistraro\, Designer of the Year 2024 \n \nWhy visit\nAmbiente\, in Frankfurt\, is one of the world’s most international and important home decor fairs. Established in 1990 in place of the Autumn Fair\, it has become one of the most influential trade fairs in the world over time. From here emerge trends for objects and accessories\, in the different environments of the home and HoReCa sectors.\nThe fair offers a comprehensive panorama of giftware\, divided by sectors. Dining\, Living\, Giving and Working provide a close look at the countless offerings for the home\, table\, gifts and the future of work.\nIn addition to products\, Ambiente offers a rich program of lectures and talks\, featuring international industry experts. Designers\, researchers\, trendsetters\, bloggers\, offer insights into the latest trends in decoration.\nIn addition\, Ambiente Trends 25+ is an exhibition showcasing products that express the most up-to-date trends. And the Talents section gives space to emerging talents\, young designers and their proposals. \nAmbiente\, Messe Frankfurt\, February 7-11\, 2024\nAmbiente is for professionals only \nSize: 4\,928 exhibitors\, 140\,000 visitors in 2024\nVisit Ambiente.Messefrankfurt.com for more info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/ambiente-fair-frankfurt/ LOCATION:Messe Frankfurt\, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1\, Frankfurt\, 60327\, Germany CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/amb-trends24-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T170000 DTSTAMP:20250130T222658Z CREATED:20240204T215905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T222658Z UID:1987-1738684800-1738861200@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Surface Design Show London DESCRIPTION:The Surface Design Show is a design event in London\, focusing exclusively on interior and exterior surfaces. Founded in 2005\, the Surface Design Show London is the perfect spot to showcase your products to an audience of architects\, interior designers\, and specifiers.\nIt takes place in Business Design Centre London\, and the next edition runs February 4-6\, 2025. The exhibitors come from the United Kingdom and abroad. They are related to the sectors of graphic design\, plastics industry\, architecture\, building materials\, multimedia art\, cinema\, industrial fairs\, construction\, and electronics. \nDiscover Ambiente\, the Frankfurt Fair 2025 \n \n \nMore than 180 companies will gather at the event to showcase flooring\, ceiling systems\, carpets\, façades\, recyclable surfaces\, roofing\, coatings\, tiles\, architectural lighting\, and much more. The 2025 edition expects over 180 exhibitors and 6\,000 professional visitors. \nFocusing on the core market\, the Surface Design Show hosts in London exhibitors who inspire others throughout their live projects at the event. On top of the exhibitors\, the show consists of seminars and presentations\, featuring over 40 experts. \nDiscover January Furniture Show in Birmingham \n \n2025 Highlights\nThe theme for 2025 is Creative Conscience. Here\, some highlights from 2025 edition: \nSurface Spotlight. This year\, we are excited to celebrate the intersection between future-thinking design and creativity. Surfaces and finishes explore technological developments while retaining the human touch\, bringing life into our environments. \nStone Knowledge Hub\, in collaboration with Stone Federation GB\nThe Stone Knowledge Hub is returning to the 2025 Surface Design Show for its 9th year running. Located at the heart of the show\, this hub presents natural stones for interior design. \nDesigners Hub \nInnovation Gallery\, featuring showcases from The Royal College of Arts and GREEN GRADS. A showcase of the newest innovations in material design\, hosted on the gallery level at Surface Design Show 2025. \n• The Royal College of Arts will exhibit work from groups of both students and alumni\, presenting a fantastic display of forward-thinking design. \n• GREEN GRADS will feature eight graduates from UK universities\, with projects addressing some of the world’s most pressing eco-issues. \nDiscover IDS Interior Design Show in Toronto \n \n2025 Highlights\nMain Stage Program\nFeaturing 40 expert speakers across multiple sessions. \nSurface Design Awards\nFor over 13 years\, the Surface Design Awards have been the ultimate celebration of creativity and excellence in surface design.\nThe 2025 event takes place on Wednesday\, 5 February 2025. \nItalian Pavilion\nPresented by ITA – Italian Trade Agency – the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is a governmental agency supporting Italian businesses abroad while promoting foreign investment in Italy. In partnership with Confindustria Marmomacchine\, ITA is pleased to present 14 Italian marble companies\, showcasing their stunning collections at stands 471/460/450. \nWhy Visit?\nOver 6\,000 senior professionals in the interior design community will gather to explore the very best in surface know-how. Engage with over 180 exhibiting companies showcasing an array of products from across the globe. \nLearn from over 40 industry experts within our comprehensive speaker program to enrich your professional knowledge.\nGet close to the best beautiful natural stone in the Stone Knowledge Hub\, with Great Britain’s and Italy’s pavilions. \nDiscover the next big thing in the Innovation Gallery section\, by connecting with up-and-coming designers with fresh perspectives and ground-breaking ideas. \nExperience a hands-on encounter with innovative and tactile products at Surface Spotlight Live. \nSurface Design Show\, February 4-6\, 2025\nSurface Design Show is for professionals only\nSize: 180 exhibitors\, 6\,000 visitors in 2024\nVisit SurfaceDesignShow website for more info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/surface-design-show-london/ LOCATION:Business Design Center\, 52 Upper Street\, London\, N1 0QH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/material-innovation-at-the-forefront-surface-design-show-2024-highlights-02-arcit18-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250204T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250208T170000 DTSTAMP:20250126T203523Z CREATED:20240115T203516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T203523Z UID:1664-1738659600-1739034000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair DESCRIPTION:The Stockholm Furniture Fair began in 1952 as a showcase of Scandinavian design. From 1951 to the present\, in more than seventy years\, the Stockholm Furniture Light Fair has gone from being a local furniture fair to a world-renowned event. And exhibitors have adapted\, becoming increasingly international\, as have visitors. \nThe next edition takes place February 4-8\, 2025. \n \nStages of evolution\n1950s\nIn 1951\, the first furniture presentation took place in S:t Eriksmässan. Before long\, Scandinavian manufacturers were also presenting at the new furniture fair\, Svenska möbelmässan\, in Stockholm. \n1960s\nThe Fair already had about 300 exhibitors. The products on display were mainly residential furniture\, objects and accessories. \n1970s\nIn 1970\, S:t Eriksmässan moved to a new location in Älvsjö\, and after a couple of years\, changed its name to Stockholmsmässan. The furniture fair debuted at the new location in 1971. \n1980s\nStudents from Konstfack (Stockholm University of Arts\, Crafts\, and Design) made their debut\, and furniture for public spaces increased their presence at the Fair. In the mid-1980s\, the exhibition space reached 45\,000 square meters; today\, it has grown to 70\,000 square meters. \nFarming Architects at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2024 \nThe Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair \n1990s\nIn 1995\, for the first time\, the Northern Light Fair ran in parallel with the Stockholm Furniture Fair. Furniture for public spaces occupied an increasing amount of space\, and the Fair became a leader in Scandinavia. \n2002\nIn 2002\, the Stockholm Design Week was started to complement the Fair. Thus\, the second week of February became the most important week of the year for Scandinavian design. \n2003\nIt was the year of the first Greenhouse\, the arena for emerging designers and design schools. In Greenhouse\, there are prototypes of young people seeking manufacturers on show. \n2004\nIn 2004\, the Stockholm Furniture Fair invited an internationally acclaimed designer to create a lounge in the Entrance Hall for the first time. From 2004 onward\, each year\, the Stockholm Design Fair invited a different designer as a Guest of Honor. \n2010s\nIn 2010\, the Fair redesigned Hall A\, and the size of the fair increased. International presence has been expanding year by year. \n2014\nIn conjunction with the Fair\, the Stockholm Design Talks have been launched. The lectures are attended by various figures who excel in design and architecture. \nDiscover Formafantasma at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2024 \nReading Room by Formafantasma at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2024 \nStockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2025\nAfter a forced three-year hiatus due to the pandemic\, the Stockholm Furniture Fair returned to full capacity in 2023. In the meantime\, it also adopted a new name\, Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair. In 2023\, the Fair invited Sweden’s first guest of honor\, the design studio Front. The Guest of Honor 2024 was Formafantasma\, and the Guest of Honor 2025 is Faye Toogood. Also\, in 2023\, it debuted the new Älvsjö Gård platform\, which showcases limited-edition experimental design. In 2024 and 2025 the programme includes also Green House\, the international platform for up-and-coming designers at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. Also in 2025\, is coming back the design Bar\, designed by Emma Olbers and All Matter Studio.  \nWhy visit\nThe Stockholm Furniture Fair is Scandinavia’s most important furniture and design fair. In addition to exhibiting products\, the Fair features a rich program of talks. Its various cultural programs and lectures make it an ideal platform for professional development. The new concept\, The Nude Edition\, allows for enriching education in booth design. The Greenhouse platform also makes it possible to learn about trends among young designers and in schools. \nStockholm Furniture & Light Fair\, February 4-8\, 2025\nStockholm Furniture Fair is for professionals; on last day\, Saturday february 10\, is open to the public\nSize: 270 exhibitors\, over 18\,000 visitors in 2024 \nVisit StockholmFurnitureFair website for more info  URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/stockholm-furniture-light-fair/ LOCATION:Stockholmsmässan\, Mässvägen 1\, Stockholm\, 125 80\, Sweden CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/108.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20250126T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20250128T170000 DTSTAMP:20250127T133941Z CREATED:20231220T223213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T133941Z UID:437-1737885600-1738083600@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Norwegian design at Oslo Design Fair DESCRIPTION:Oslo Design Fair began in 2015 as a rebranding of the Gift & Interior Fair\, and is Norwegian design leading fair. The fair takes place at NOVA Spektrum in Lillestrøm\, a new and modern facility near the capital. Twice a year\, the fair opens its doors\, thereby attracting domestic and international visitors. Organizer of the Oslo Design Fair is NOVA Spektrum (formerly Norges Varemesse)\, which has long experience in promoting products and services for the industry.\nThe next edition of the Oslo Design Fair takes place January 21-23\, 2024. \nDiscover Guangzhou Design Week 2024 \n \nIn Norway\, a trade fair for interior decoration\nThe fair focuses on interior decoration\, and products on display range from furniture to decoration\, to contemporary design. Beyond simply showcasing products\, the trade show reinforces Norwegian design culture. Highlights include pop-up shops\, interactive workshops and seminars. Speakers\, experts in the field\, offer insights into the latest trends\, colors and tendencies in interior design\, residential\, and retail. Of particular interest is the “Oslo Contract & Furniture Fair (OCFF)” segment. This brings together interior architects\, manufacturers\, designers and retailers. A fashion design zone showcasing the latest trends completes the exhibition offerings. \nOslo Design Fair – January edition – hosts about 300 exhibitors\, and the last edition attracted around 10\,000 visitors\, from Norway and abroad. Visitors are mainly professionals\, buyers\, designers\, architects\, journalists and bloggers. \nDiscover Stockholm Furniture Fair \n \nWhy Visit\nOslo Design Fair is the leading trade fair for Norwegian design and furniture professionals. Although small in size\, it hosts leading brands from Scandinavia and other countries and welcomes major players. With two annual editions\, including one dedicated to contract\, it represents a comprehensive offering in the interior design scene. Giftware completes the range of home decor products. \nOslo Design Fair\, NOVA Spektrum Lillestrøm\, January 21-23\, 2024\nOslo Design fair is for professionals only\nSize: 300 exhibitors\, 10.000 visitors in 2023 January edition \nVisit website Oslodesignfair.no for more info \nA-Lab exhibition at Oslo Design Fair URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/norwegian-design-oslo-design-fair/ LOCATION:NOVA Spektrum\, Messeveien 8\, 2004 Lillestrøm\, 2004\, Norway CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/oslo-design-fair_7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250126T183000 DTSTAMP:20250116T212012Z CREATED:20150515T180207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T212012Z UID:34-1737624600-1737916200@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Milano HOME 2025: a platform shaping the future of retail DESCRIPTION:Milano Home 2025 (Fieramilano) returns from 23 to 26 January 2025\, connecting top manufacturers with retail leaders. The event fosters networking and innovation\, helping businesses stay essential to consumers. The global home sector faces big shifts. Buying habits\, production\, and distribution strategies are changing fast. Milano Home champions a “Product Renaissance\,” spotlighting quality and craftsmanship. The goal is to guide producers\, regions\, and retailers toward fresh opportunities.\nSpecialist stores are at the heart of this movement; these stores link producers\, designers\, distributors\, and customers. In Italy\, 38\,000 stores sell home products\, from furnishings to fragrances\, and they employ 100\,000 people and generate €16.5 billion annually (Hoover\, 2022). Retailers are becoming key players in this Renaissance: they amplify brands and guide consumers toward ethical\, sustainable\, and innovative choices. These stores highlight quality production\, skills\, and regional heritage. \nDiscover the preview of Milan Design Week 2025 \nMilano Home first edition\, 2024 \nItalian style leads the world\n“Made in Italy” continues to drive global demand. Italian home products\, known for beauty and innovation\, reached €2.6 billion in exports last year. By 2027\, exports are expected to grow steadily\, averaging +3.3% annually from 2025–2027 (Expoplanning\, September 2024).\nMilano Home attracts buyers from North America\, Asia\, the Gulf States\, and Europe. Carefully selected by Milano Home Brand Ambassadors\, these buyers seek the best of Italian design: for exhibitors\, it’s a chance to expand globally and build key international relationships. \nDiscover Milano HOME 2024 \nMilano Home 2024 \nPavilions and special areas: inspirations and innovations \nMilano Home spans four pavilions\, each showcasing unique themes: \n\nElements: Highlights sustainable home décor blending tradition and innovation.\nVibes: Focuses on sensory products like fragrances\, fabrics\, and immersive experiences.\nMood: Showcases creative designs that bring personality to living spaces.\nTaste: Celebrates the art of the table\, from cooking essentials to elegant dining.\n\nSpecial themed areas add depth to the exhibition: \n\nManifatture in Scena: Explores European craftsmanship and table art with striking displays.\nThe Green Circle: Curated by architect Isabella Goldman\, it showcases sustainable materials and innovations.\nBrand Power: Brings award organizers and industry leaders together.\nPiazza di Carta: Debuts this year\, celebrating paper\, stationery\, and writing.\n\nDiscover Maison & Objet 2025 \n  \n\nMilano HOME Academy: training for change\nTraining plays a vital role in shaping the industry. Milano Home offers 80+ hours of sessions over four days. These include workshops\, debates\, and presentations. Participants can explore creativity\, innovation\, digital tools\, and market trends. The program provides practical skills and insights in a lively\, engaging setting. \nRead more on Home Decor Market 2024 \nWhy visit\nMilano HOME is the trade fair dedicated to the entire world of home decoration.\nIt’s a platform where novelty and innovation converge\, in a journey through all the worlds of the home. From fragrances to tableware\, from decoration to textiles\, and up to concept gifts\, to discover above all the excellences of the sector\, between industrial productions and craft realities\, Italian and foreign. \nMilano HOME offers a rich program of seminars and talks\, along with the exhibition. The Milano Home Retail Academy organizes seminars to train retailers. On the other hand\, Poli-design organizes seminars on retail changes resulting from the pandemic.\nFinally\, Platform magazine manages some lectures\, where architects and interior designers show their way of designing. \nOverall\, the fair is an opportunity to explore the home decoration landscape and its contemporary evolution. \nMilano HOME\, Rho-Fieramilano\, January 23-26\, 2025\nMilano HOME is for professionals only\nSize: 1\,400 exhibitors\, 56\,000 visitors \nVisit website Milanohome.com for more info \nSome images from Milano HOME 2025 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/milano-home/ LOCATION:Rho-Fieramilano\, Strada Statale del Sempione 28\, Rho (Milano)\, Milano\, 20017\, Italy CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Milano-Home-2024_6.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250126T170000 DTSTAMP:20241229T160040Z CREATED:20231102T202931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T160040Z UID:589-1737622800-1737910800@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:IDS Toronto - Interior Design Show DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1999\, the first Interior Design Show immediately established itself as a venue of choice for Toronto’s design community. A significant milestone for the Canadian design scene\, the first show brought together 25\,000 visitors. Guests of honor at the first Interior Design Show Toronto were Wallpaper* founder Tyler Brulé\, Gijs Bakker\, founder of the Droog Design collective\, and interior designer Holly Hunt. \nInterior Design Show: a milestone for design in Canada\nIn 2025\, the Interior Design Show celebrates its 26th edition. Through the years\, it has become one of the most successful recurring design events in Canadian history. It has inspired more than 660\,000 visitors.  \nIn 2012 Informa\, one of the world’s largest event organizers\, bought the Interior Design Show. With 150 offices in 40 countries\, Informa brings together more than one million professionals each year. The newly formed Informa Canada runs more than 53 trade shows\, consumer exhibitions\, and conferences across the country. Events span a variety of markets\, from construction to real estate\, crafts\, art\, and design. \nDiscover DesignTO\, Toronto Design Festival \nInterior Design Show 2024\n\nAn authority on Canadian design\nOver the past 20 years\, Interior Design Show has become an authority on Canadian design. The designer of yesterday is now becoming the problem solver of today\, and the visionary of tomorrow.  \nDiscover Maison&Objet\, the furniture and furnishings fair in Paris \n \nAs Canada’s premier showcase of new products\, superstar designers\, and cutting-edge concepts from North America and beyond\, IDS is the platform to experience the importance of design firsthand. In fact\, in addition to the products on display\, IDS offers talks\, featuring emerging talent and key experts in the field. \nCanada archistar to spark at Interior Design Show 2025\n\n\nYabu Pushelberg is thrilled to partner with CIOT to craft a unique and impactful experience that showcases the versatility of Neolith. The Night & Day concept highlights top designers and manufacturers in the field. It features multiple spaces\, each envisioned by a leading interior designer or architect\, illustrating cutting-edge trends\, technologies\, and forward-thinking concepts that are set to define the future of design. \n\n\n\n\nMaria Porro and Made in Italy \nMaria Porro will be on the Main Stage\, Presented by Khayeri\, on Friday\, January 24 at 2pm.\nShe is the Marketing Director of Porro\, which was established in Brianza in 1925 and whose designer roster includes such icons as Piero Lissoni\, GamFratesi and Jean-Marie Massaud. She is also the elected President of Salone del Mobile\, the biggest design fair in the world\, which takes place in Milan each April. Sustainable development – both at Porro and at the Salone – are at the forefront of Maria’s vision\, who will tell also what’s in store for next April’s event. \nDiscover the Milan Design Week 2025 preview and essentials \nAlcova Milan Design Week 2025\, photo Piergiorgio Sorgetti\, courtesy Alcova \nWhy visit\nInterior Design Show is the premier trade fair for design in Toronto and Canada. Founded in 1999\, in 25 years it has established itself as a platform for products and cultural exchanges in the industry.\nCurrently\, it is an inspiring showcase of cutting-edge concepts\, transformative trends\, and visionary projects. The limitless possibilities of the future of design are explored here. \nAlong with the best-known international brands\, every year IDS Toronto provides a forum to discuss the latest issues in the industry and look forward at how today’s innovations will tackle problems and create solutions for the future.\nOn the occasion of its 25th edition\, IDS unveils a new graphic identity\, by Toronto-based studio Sali Tabacchi. \nInterior Design Show\, Metro Toronto Convention Center\, North Building\, January 23-26\, 2024\nInterior Design Show is for professional only (January 23-24) and general public (January 25-26)\nSize: 400 exhibitors (2024)\, 50.000 visitors \nVisit website Interiordesignshow.com for more info \nInterior Design Show 2024 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/ids-toronto-interior-design-show/ LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Center\, North Building\, 255 Front Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V2W6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ids-2025.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250119T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T160000 DTSTAMP:20241229T145049Z CREATED:20241228T223301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T145049Z UID:440-1737279000-1737561600@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:January Furniture Show - Birmingham DESCRIPTION:The January Furniture Show in Birmingham returns to the NEC on January 19-22\, 2025. The January Furniture Show is the UK’s number-one destination for furniture and interior design buyers. Each year\, since 1990\, the show welcomes thousands of trade visitors from across Britain and abroad. On display\, classic and contemporary furniture\, flooring\, lighting and accessories. \nThe 2025 edition hosts more than 400 exhibitors and expects more than 20\,000 trade visitors. The fair is for professionals only. Among the brands exhibiting in 2024\, we can mention Whitemeadow\, Baker Furniture\, Alstons\, Alpha Designs\, Tetrad\, Buoyant Upholstery\, Kettle Home\, Sherbourne\, Welcome\, Westbridge\, Kesterport\, Ashwood Designs\, La-Z-Boy\, Global Home\, High Grove Beds\, Seconique\, Bluebone Furniture\, Premier Housewares\, Taylors of Scotland\, Kelston House\, plus of course many more. \nDiscover Heimtextil 2025 \n \n \n  \nWorkshops and seminars at the January Furniture Show in Birmingham\nAlongside the display of furniture and finishes\, this edition of the January Furniture Show will see the return of Furniture Talks. It’s a program of masterclasses\, panel discussions and workshops with manufacturers and designers. In addition\, the show offers a rich program of workshops and seminars with industry experts. Organized with ACID\, BIRA and FIRA\, the program provides an opportunity to catch up on the latest trends. Moreover\, experts also inform about the latest standards and regulations. \nDiscover Bogota Design Festival \n \nFurniture Awards\nAlso returning at the January Furniture Show 2025 are the Furniture Awards. Established in 2015 by Furniture News magazine in collaboration with the January Show\, the Furniture Awards express the quality of suppliers. The awards go to these five key categories: Sustainability\, Best of British\, Design Innovation\, Global Player and Superior Service. \nWomen in Furniture Network (WIFN)\nThis year\, the Women in Furniture Network (WIFN) returns for the third time. It is a speed networking event that aims to promote collaboration\, expand professional networking\, build lasting relationships\, find mentors and contribute to a professional support network. WIFN will be reuniting once again to learn\, connect and be inspired on the 21 January 2025\, 5:30pm-7.30pm at the January Furniture Show\, NEC Birmingham. \nDiscover Interior Design Show IDS in Toronto \n  \nDiscover all editorials by Designweekguide \n \nThe Home & Lifestyle Show\nBack for the second edition is the Home & Lifestyle Show\, held in conjunction with JFS. Located in Hall 2 of the NEC\, Birmingham\, Home & Lifestyle Show is dedicated to trends in interior design. Accessories\, lighting\, and products of the highest quality offer buyers a selection of the most current trends in interior design.  \nAmong the participating brands\, we can mention Asiatic Carpets\, Blue Bone Imports\, Crystal World\, Febland Group\, Final Touches Trading\, Gallery Direct\, Kelston House International\, Malini\, Premier Housewares\, Scatter Box\, SHH Interiors and others. For companies\, it is a solution for exhibiting with turnkey solution\, created to be a cost-effective\, sustainable\, and stress-free way to bring their business and products to the market. \nWhy visit \nThe largest event of its kind\nJanuary Furniture Show is the UK’s most extensive exhibition dedicated to furniture\, interiors\, accessories and lighting\, in terms of exhibitors\, attendees\, and square meters. Together with the Home & Lifestyle Show\, it creates an impressive hub for interior design trends. \nA whole range of interiors\nExploring the complete interior and furniture product spectrum in one place\, is an efficient way to source and purchase seasonal retail products. \nFor every style\nIt features a mix of leading brands and small niche players\, classic styles\, and new releases from contemporary brands to suit the tastes of every retailer and customer. \nJanuary Furniture Show\, NEC\, Birmingham\, January 19-22\, 2025\nJanuary Furniture Show is for professional only\nSize: 400 exhibitors\, 20.000 visitors expected in 2025\nVisit website TheFurnitureShows.com for more info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/january-furniture-show-birmingham/ LOCATION:National Exhibition Center\, Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/january-furniture-show-2024-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250116T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250120T180000 DTSTAMP:20241223T202213Z CREATED:20231202T212521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T202213Z UID:978-1737019800-1737396000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Maison & Objet Paris DESCRIPTION:Since 1994\, Maison&Objet (organized by SAFI\, a subsidiary of Ateliers d’Art de France and RX France) has been animating the international community of decoration\, design\, and lifestyle. Its trademark is the ability to provoke fertile international encounters. Moreover\, it accelerates the visibility of the brands that join its shows or its digital platform. Maison & Objet Paris also sports a singular instinct to promote the trends that will make the heart of the decoration planet beat. Maison&Objet’s mission is to reveal talents\, offer opportunities for online and offline exchanges and inspiration\, and facilitate the development of companies. \nDiscover Maison&Objet Paris 2025 \n \nMaison & Objet: two annual trade shows\nWith two annual trade shows for professionals\, in January and September\, Maison&Objet is an essential industry barometer. Paris Design Week\, which takes place in September\, complete the Paris design shows.  \nDiscover Mathieu Lehanneur\, Designer of the Year at Maison&Objet 2024 \nOnline and year-round since 2016\, MOM (Maison&Objet and More) is the digital platform. It allows buyers and brands to continue their exchanges\, launch new collections\, or make contacts beyond physical meetings. Weekly new products showcases stimulate the sector’s activity. In 2023\, Maison&Objet deploys new digital services and MOM becomes a marketplace. \nDiscover Faye Toogood\, Designer of the Year at Maison&Objet 2025 \n \nOn social networks\, discoveries continue on a daily basis for a community of nearly two millions of professionals. M&O is present on Facebook\, Instagram (+1M of followers)\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, Xing\, WeChat and now TikTok. \nA leading design event in Paris\nSpearheading the Paris Capitale de la Création label\, Maison&Objet is a catalyst for positioning Paris as a major magnet for international creative talent. \nDiscover Paris Déco Off  \n \nWhy visit \nMaison & Objet Paris has the power of one of the world’s biggest trade fairs \nMaison & Objet hosts 2\,500 exhibitors\, 55 percent from abroad. On average\, it has about 80\,000 visitors\, 45% from abroad\, from 150 countries. Of these 80\,000\, 30\,000 are professional operators with decision-making power. In addition\, each edition hosts 1\,500 journalists\, influencers\, and bloggers.  \nIn addition to the fair\, Maison & Objet has activated a digital platform\, MOM\, which\, over time\, has become a marketplace for decoration and table art. MOM has over 480 thousand visitors and over 1.5 million subscribers on various social media.  \nThe January edition of Maison & Objet also includes the Maison & Objet in the City extension\, which involves showrooms and design galleries. The event Maison & Objet in the City is attended by the 100 most beautiful addresses in Parisian decoration\, complementing an event that attracts visitors from all over the world. \nMaison & Objet\, Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center\, Paris\, January 18-22\, 2024\nMaison & Objet is for professional only\nSize: 2.500 exhibitors\, 80.000 visitors (average)\nVisit website Maison-Objet.com for more info \n  URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/maison-objet-paris/ LOCATION:Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center\, ZAC Paris Nord 2\, Villepinte\, Paris\, 93420\, France CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jonathan-Adler-DR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250114T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250117T180000 DTSTAMP:20250127T134446Z CREATED:20241118T144441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T134446Z UID:3945-1736845200-1737136800@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Connected by textiles: Heimtextil 2025 DESCRIPTION:Textiles surround us. Textiles and fabrics are key players in our relationship with our surroundings\, from clothing to all the furnishings in our homes and public spaces. This is the focus of the next edition of Heimtextil\, taking place in Frankfurt from January 14 to 17\, 2025\, with the motto “Connected by textiles.” The world’s largest and most international trade fair for textiles and textile design is back with an innovation-packed edition. It also plans to expand the range of products for specific target groups. Furthermore\, Heimtextil 2025 presents an interesting research study\, Heimtextil Trends 2025&2026\, by the Milan-based design platform Alcova\, and an internationally renowned designer Patricia Urquiola installation.  \nRead the report on Heimtextil 2025 \nConnected by textile in platform for knowledge and networking\nThe textile and fabrics industry has many recurring themes\, so the demand for knowledge is vast. The Texpertise Stage\, for example\, in Hall 4.0\, addresses current challenges affecting the global textile industry; the Retail Stage\, on the other hand\, in Hall 12.1\, offers a content program tailored to the retail sector. Circularity and sustainability play a crucial role today. The more than 50 textile fairs in Messe Frankfurt’s global Texpertise network\, therefore\, feature a series of activities dedicated to sustainability\, Econogy. The term Econogy defines the direct link between sustainability and economic success. \nUnder this program\, exhibitors can undergo an audit according to ESG/SDG-compliant standards and obtain a label to be displayed on the booth and online. The Econogy Finder list features selected companies and is a guide for visitors. Moreover\, Econogy Talks and interactive Econogy Tours allow visitors to learn about innovative best practices. The Econogy Hub is a meeting point for certifiers. \nRead more on Heimtextil  \nEconogy Hub at Heimtextil 2024 \nThe global carpet industry \nAll the leading companies in the global rug industry come together at Heimtextil. “Carpets & Rugs” already has twice as many exhibitors as last year and is expanding its space. Hall 5.1 houses machine-woven carpets\, fibers\, yarns\, and technologies for the carpet industry. In addition to Hall 5 (5.0 and 5.1)\, “Carpets & Rugs” occupies Hall 3.0\, complementing products from the Wall Decoration and Textile Design sections. In the adjacent Trend Arena\, there’s also the trend area\, Heimtextil Trends 25/26.  \nDesign Lounge and Deco Team for Textile Design \nWall Decoration and Textile Design\, in Hall 3.0\, are the places of choice for those seeking design in textiles. Here visitors can discover creative design studios\, and a wide range of wall coverings and wallpapers\, paints\, digital prints\, and CAD/CAM systems. At Window & Interior Decoration\, there are sunscreen products; the DecoTeam and its members provide new inspiration and colors for textile interiors in Hall 3.1. A joint presentation of some companies occurs in the adjacent Design Lounge powered by DecoTeam.  \nDiscover Heimtextil 2024 \nHeimtextil 2024 \nTextiles and fabrics for interior design\, architecture\, hospitality\nHall 4 hosts Decorative & Furniture Fabrics\, with an extensive range of upholstery fabrics. Hall 4 is the ideal meeting place for the textile and upholstery industry\, interior decorators\, (interior) architects\, and interior designers. Here\, you will find abrasion-resistant\, antimicrobial\, or flame-retardant fabrics\, and all possible choices of fabrics for contract\, architecture\, and hospitality. The Interior.Architecture.Hospitality Library in Hall 4.0\, curated by an external panel of experts\, presents a selection of functional fabrics.  \nA mega-trend: healthy sleep\nFinally\, adjacent to Hall 11.0 is the Smart Bedding area\, featuring innovative sleep systems\, bedding and comforters\, pillows\, mattresses\, and fabric processing machines. \nWhy visit \nHeimtextil is one of the world’s leading trade fairs in interior design textiles. As the year’s first major event\, it sets the tone for the trends that will drive projects for designers and interior decorators across both residential and HORECA (Hotel\, Restaurant\, and Café) sectors. The exhibitors include manufacturers of fabrics and carpets and other brands\, specializing in innovative technologies. \nA key focus is on sustainability\, with an emphasis on recyclable fabrics and less polluting manufacturing processes. Heimtextil provides a comprehensive overview of these critical issues\, showcasing the latest technologies and innovations. \nIn 2025\, Heimtextil is hosting the first edition of Heimtextil Trends 2025&2026. Trends are curated by Alcova\, Milan’s design exhibition platform. Also noteworthy are talks and seminars featuring top experts in the textile and fabric design industry. \nHeimtextil\, Messe Frankfurt\, January 14-17\, 2025\nHeimtextil is for professionals only\nSize: 2\,500 exhibitors (around)\, 50.000 visitors (around)\nVisit Heimtextil website for more info \nSome images from Heimtextil 2024 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/connected-by-textiles-heimtextil-2025/ LOCATION:Messe Frankfurt\, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1\, Frankfurt\, 60327\, Germany CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/heimtextil-textiledesign-ps118-24.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T180000 DTSTAMP:20241106T093327Z CREATED:20241106T093327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T093327Z UID:3827-1733310000-1733680800@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Design Miami\, December 2024 DESCRIPTION:Design Miami 2024 is back for the 20th edition at Pride Park in Miami\, from December 4 – 8\, 2024\, with Preview Day on December 3. The curator of this year’s edition\, Glenn Adamson\, who just curated an exhibition dedicated to Nike at Vitra Design Museum\, chose Blue Sky as the leading theme for 2024. Forty-five world-leading galleries present contemporary and historical highlights demonstrating the power of a ‘blue sky thinking’ approach to design – past\, present\, and future. \nDesign Miami brief history\nIn 2005\, entrepreneur Craig Robins and gallerist Ambra Medda founded Design Miami following the renovation of the Miami Design District\, transformed into one of the world’s most important centers for design\, fashion\, food\, and art. During the following years\, Design Miami set up Design Miami.Basel\, and\, in recent years\, Design Miami.Paris\, Design Miami.LA.\nIn October of 2023\, Basic.Space announced the acquisition of Design Miami. Jesse Lee\, the CEO and Founder of Basic.Space\, is now the chairman of the Design Miami board\, with Jennifer Roberts remaining as CEO. \nDiscover Design Miami.Paris 2024 \n \nDesign Miami 2024: Under a Blue Sky​\nThe Blue Sky theme invites diverse engagement from exhibitors\, underpinned by a commitment to design that exceeds expectations through bold leaps of imagination\, thoughtful material innovation\, and a respect for the natural world that houses us all under one\, shared sky. Under this shared theme\, we can identify several key thematic threads. \nTaking a ‘blue sky thinking’ approach\, the theme celebrates design as a fundamentally optimistic human activity\, giving way to radical invention through conceptual and material innovation. \nThe Future Perfect (New York) reflects on the curatorial theme Blue Sky through a curated presentation of almost 100 new works from over 20 artists and designers\, including Anina Major\, Laurids Gallée\, Olivia Cognet\, Vikram Goyal\, and Sophie Lou Jacobsen. The exhibition space continues exploring bifurcation\, leveraging the concept of day and night occurring under a singular sky. \nOne-half of the booth will showcase works from a myriad of emerging and established artists\, including the likes of Chris Wolston\, Floris Wubben\, Jane Yang-D’Haene\, John Hogan\, Lindsey Adelman\, and Thompson Street Studio. This constellation of objects comprises pieces made especially for the fair alongside works that feel familiar in origin\, but represent massive leaps in skill and practice. The second side will center on New Delhi-based designer Vikram Goyal\, who is making his United States debut at Design Miami. Trained as an engineer\, Goyal’s work utilizes artisanal techniques apparent in the rich legacy of Indian craft\, to create modern and contemporary designs. \nLiving with Design: the bedroom\n​The theme also focuses on the many ways design offers insight into our living habits. Sarah Myerscough Gallery (London) will delve into the forms and dimensions of the bedroom space. The curated exhibition showcases a collection of works from designers and artists\, all centered around furnishing a bedroom. \nHighlights include an Ethereal bed and accompanying side tables by distinguished designer Marc Fish\, whose creative process focuses on material research. Tadeas Podracky\, an experimental designer based in the Czech Republic\, contributes a striking mirror – evocative of the opulent aesthetics of Rococo design. Complementing these pieces\, there’s a monumental cleft wardrobe by Peter Marigold and Tadanori Tozawa\, introducing an architectural presence to the space. Additionally\, several specially commissioned works by a diverse array of designers – including the likes of Gareth Neal\, Lin Fanglu\, Diana Scherer\, and Nic Webb – enrich the bedroom space with craftsmanship and artistic vision\, inviting viewers to reconsider the significance of their own personal sanctuaries. \nThe living room\nLamb Gallery (London) debuts in the fair’s Curio program\, presenting an immersive environment welcoming visitors into a living room setting. The Magnetic Midnight Maison exhibition unveils Lucía Echavarría’s newest capsule collection. Exploring Echavarría’s anthology of Colombian craft\, and drawing inspiration from Miami’s surrounding coastal palette and Art Deco design cues\, the furniture collection blends traditional Colombian artistry with a current Miami flair. \nDiscover Design Miami.Basel 2024 \nThe Magnetic Maison\, collection by Lucía Achavarría from Lamb Gallery \nArt design from Ukraine\nUkrainian artist\, Victoria Yakusha (Antwerp) returns to the Design Miami Curio program in 2024 to present her new collection\, Grun. Yakusha’s latest collection explores the extraordinary land of Ukrainian Polissia – home to boundless forests\, dense carpets of soft moss\, and sleepy swamps. When creating the collection\, Yakusha was inspired to create a series of works that transcend mere functionality\, to evoke an emotional response and an authentic connection to the natural world. Each design presents a unique geometry that mirrors its natural inspiration\, while dark green upholstery evokes moss-covered forest hills and features beaded details reminiscent of morning dew. \nGrun armchair by Victoria Yakusha \nFrom Italy: a Gaetano Pesce special edition with Meritalia\nIn this year’s Curio program\, Meritalia (Milan) presents the exhibition Le Edizioni del Pesce. The gallery spotlights one of the great Italian design masters\, Gaetano Pesce\, to pay homage to his creativity and ongoing creative partnership with the brand. A thread throughout previous editions of Design Miami\, Meritalia connects Gaetano’s impression in the United States with his roots in Italian design\, presenting a range of items – from umbrella racks and coat hangers to mirrors and lamps\, all showcasing his unparalleled skill in manipulating unusual materials. \nUnder One Sky: A Global Outlook\n​The theme also draws on the concept of our global community living under one sky\, with galleries from around the globe coming together at Design Miami to spotlight artistic voices worldwide.\nBased in Mumbai\, æquō Gallery (Mumbai) highlights a unique blend of India’s traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design to present a curated selection of pieces all speaking to new explorations\, narratives\, and design dialogues. This year’s presentation will feature works by Frédéric Imbert\, Valériane Lazard\, and Florence Louisy\, amongst others. Each piece embodies æquō’s philosophy: a balanced collaboration where the designer and artisan share equal prominence. Focusing on contemporary Japanese artists\, Ippodo Gallery (New York) similarly focuses on traditional materials or mediums such as ceramic\, metal\, and wood to trace the journey of recursive design\, engineering\, and prototyping over the years. \nNew Voices at Design Miami 2024\n​A stage for emerging talent\, this year’s fair will introduce an array of emerging designers and debut exhibitors including BOCCARA GALLERY\, Dobrinka Salzman\, Donzella\, Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert\, JCRD Design\, and Theoreme Editions within the Gallery program. Making their debut within the Curio program includes 1882 LTD\, Anna Karlin\, blunk space\, Lamb Gallery\, Meritalia\, Mouvements Modernes\, Nader Gammas\, NUOVA\, Roham Shamekh\, and a group presentation by Tanya Singer\, Errol Evans\, Chris Nicholson\, and Trent Jansen; and within the Special Projects program are Alexis Cogul\, Mathieu Lehanneur (designer of the Olympic Torch and the Olympic Cauldron for Paris Olympics 2024)\, R & Company x Haas Brothers\, The Spaceless Gallery\, and Basic.Space Shop. \nWhy visit\nDesign Miami connects the world through extraordinary collectible design\, with live fairs that bring together galleries\, designers\, brands\, experts\, collectors\, and enthusiasts. Each edition of Design Miami features museum-quality 20th and 21st-century furniture\, lighting\, and objets d’art from the world’s top galleries. Moreover\, it showcases immersive design collaborations with celebrated brands. Design Miami’s flagship fairs take place alongside Art Basel in Miami\, Florida\, each December\, in Basel\, Switzerland\, each June\, in Paris\, France\, each October in conjunction with Art Basel Paris\, and in Los Angeles in Spring. \nDesign Miami\, December 4-8\, 2024\nFor professionals and general public\, admission ticket\nSize: one venue\, over 40 galleries\, around 30\,000 visitors\nVisit DesignMiami.com for info \nSome images from Design Miami 2023 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/design-miami-december-2024/ LOCATION:Miami Beach Convention Center\, Convention Center Drive & 19th Street\, Miami Beach\, FL\, FL 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gallery_fumi.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241107T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20241109T180000 DTSTAMP:20241205T191711Z CREATED:20241106T172749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T191711Z UID:3850-1730980800-1731175200@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Downtown Design 2024 DESCRIPTION:Established in Dubai in 2013 under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum\, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority\, Downtown Design has become the Middle East’s premier platform for showcasing world-class furniture and product design. Since 2015\, Downtown Design has taken place in the dynamic Dubai Design District (d3). \nDowntown Design 2024: the Middle East boutique fair\nAs the anchor event of Dubai Design Week held every November\, Downtown Design brings together a rich mix of international design brands\, manufacturers\, individual designers\, collectives\, and studios from across the globe\, with a special focus on the Middle Eastern region. Known for its high-quality and contemporary offerings\, the fair presents the latest collections and products to an audience of international architects\, interior designers\, local homeowners\, and design enthusiasts. The next edition takes place November 7-9\, 2024\, with preview on November 6th. \nDiscover Dubai Design Week 2024 \n \nOwned and managed by the Art Dubai Group\, in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3) under the TECOM Group PJSC\, and supported by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority\, Downtown Design 2024 takes place along the d3 Waterfront in the heart of Dubai Design District. \nWith a boutique format that emphasizes high-quality and thoughtfully curated selections\, Downtown Design caters to the Middle East’s fast-growing\, design-savvy market. The fair presents the latest collections\, product launches\, and prominent brands across a range of industry sectors and design categories. \nDiscover Design Doha  \n \nThe Forum at Downtown Design\nIn 2024\, Downtown Design will host key speakers from around the world in The Forum\, a dedicated space for live talks\, panel discussions\, and keynotes featuring leading regional and international voices in design. This year\, The Forum space\, designed by Beirut-born interior designer Thomas Trad\, draws inspiration from minimalist\, Japanese aesthetics\, supported by partners including BSH Walls & Floors and Lutron. \nThe Forum has featured renowned names over the years\, including Lidewij Edelkoort\, Kelly Hoppen\, Ini Archibong\, Christian Louboutin\, Sabine Marcelis\, and Sebastian Herkner. This year\, acclaimed architect and designer India Mahdavi will deliver the opening keynote\, joined by other prominent figures such as Eames Demetrios\, Ross Lovegrove\, Karim Rashid\, Nika Zupanc\, and Lina Ghotmeh. \nDiscover Milan Design Events 2025 \n \nEvery year\, Downtown Design serves as a premier meeting point for connecting key audiences\, fostering relationships\, and supporting growth in the region’s thriving design market. The fair’s thoughtfully organized sections offer dedicated spaces for various industry sectors and product categories\, welcoming influential B2B and B2C audiences from across the region and beyond. \nDiscover EditNapoli 2024 \nWhy Visit\nDowntown Design is an opportunity to see Dubai up close in a somewhat out-of-the-ordinary guise\, and to understand the exciting path taken by the UAE. Investment in design\, in fact\, carries out research in innovation projected into the future\, alongside the rediscovery of local materials and traditions. Design therefore expresses the desire to rediscover one’s roots\, with objects bearing a solid identity. With a boutique format that emphasizes high-quality and thoughtfully curated selections\, Downtown Design caters to the Middle East’s fast-growing\, design-savvy market. The fair presents the latest collections\, product launches\, and prominent brands across a range of industry sectors and design categories. \nDowntown Design\, November 6-9\, 2024\nFor professional and general public\nLocation: Dubai Design District (d3)\nSize: around 300 exhibitors\, 20\,000 visitors\nVisit website DowntownDesign.com for more info \nSome images from Downtown Design 2023 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/downtown-design-2024/ LOCATION:Dubai Design District d3\, Business Bay\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241107T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241109T190000 DTSTAMP:20241205T192208Z CREATED:20241011T205432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T192208Z UID:3574-1730977200-1731178800@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Design Mumbai DESCRIPTION: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. \nJio World Garden\, Design Mumbai venue \nA new opportunity for design in Mumbai\nNo 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. \nDiscover Guangzhou Design Week 2024 \nA carpet by Jaipur Rugs\, designed by Luca Guadagnino\, movie director and interior designer \nA highly curated exhibition\nThe 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. \nDiscover Design Shanghai 2024 \nAKFD Studio\, exhibitor at Design Mumbai 2024 \nInternational brands and Mumbai design studios\nAmong 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. \nDiscover Downtown Design 2024 \nPoltrona Frau \nThe organiser\nMontgomery 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). \nDesign Mumbai location\nJio 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. \nWhy visit\nDesign 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. \nMumbai 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. \nDesign Mumbai\, Mumbai\, November 6-9\, 2024\nFor professional and general public\nLocation: Jio World Garden\, Mumbai\nSize: over 100 exhibitors\nVisit website Design-mumbai.com for more info \nSome images of exhibitors at Design Mumbai 2024 \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\n  \n  URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/design-mumbai/ LOCATION:Jio World Garden Mumbai\, No 3 & 4\, Jio Garden Public Gate\, G Block BKC\, Bandra Kurla Complex\, Bandra East\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra\, 400051\, India CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/abaca.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241016T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241019T170000 DTSTAMP:20241214T205033Z CREATED:20241015T083512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T205033Z UID:3697-1729076400-1729357200@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Design Miami.Paris 2024 DESCRIPTION:From October 16th to 20th Design Miami.Paris 2024 returns at L’hôtel de Maisons for the second edition\, showcasing over 20 collectible design galleries.  \nDesign Miami.Paris is the spin-off fair of Design Miami\, the collectible design fair started in Miami twenty years ago. Design Miami connects the world through extraordinary collectible design\, with live fairs that bring together galleries\, designers\, brands\, experts\, collectors\, and enthusiasts. Each edition of Design Miami features museum-quality 20th and 21st-century furniture\, lighting\, and objets d’art from the world’s top galleries. Moreover\, it showcases immersive design collaborations with celebrated brands. Design Miami’s flagship fair takes place alongside Art Basel in Miami\, Florida\, each December. Design Miami.Basel runs in Basel\, Switzerland\, each June; Design Miami.Paris is in Paris\, France\, each October in conjunction with Art Basel Paris\, and Design Miami\, Los Angeles is in Los Angeles in May.  \nJean Royère piecese at Design Miami.Paris 2023 \nDesign Miami Paris 2024 Gallery Highlights \nFor the second edition of Design Miami.Paris\, the fair showcases the best of historic and contemporary collectible design. Several key thematic threads emerge within the diverse presentations from over 20 international galleries set to go on show. \nMaterial Marvels\nThis year’s gallery program presents pioneering examples of collectible design by world-leading craftsmanship with a deep appreciation for materiality. Galerie Desprez-Bréhéret (Paris) and debut Paris exhibitor Galerie Yves Gastou (Paris) present a collection of pieces by Jean Touret.  \nTable\, tabouret and totem by Jean Touret & Artisans de Marolles at Galerie Desprez Beheret. Photo courtesy Galerie Desprez Beheret \nRefined Rarities\nDesign Miami.Paris 2024 welcomes a number of galleries whose presentations showcase designers who exemplify the pinnacle of their refined crafts. \nFriedman Benda (New York/LA) returns to Design Miami.Paris to present an exhibition of works by leading international figures at the forefront of interdisciplinary innovation. Each piece is on display in Paris for the first time. Highlights include Raphael Navot’s Encompass sofa\, which sits at the presentation’s heart. The gallery also showcases Dr. Samuel Ross’ Amnesia or platelet apparition? and ANAESTHESIA I – both reflecting upon the evocative power of materials. Other highlights include a rare and early ceiling lamp by Ettore Sottsass. \nAnaesthesia I by Dr. Samuel Ross at Friedman Benda. Photo Timothy Doyon \nThe Legacy of Modernism\nThis year’s gallery program also pays homage to the profound legacy of Modernism. Galerie Patrick Seguin (Paris) presents the legacy of French Modernism through a curated collection of 20th-century collectible masterpieces by designers including Jean Prouvé\, Le Corbusier\, and Jean Royère. The striking dialogue with the classical interiors of L’hôtel de Maisons speaks to French design’s rich history and evolution.  \nMeanwhile\, Galerie Downtown-Laffanour (Paris) places 20th-century French masterpieces in conversation with 21st-century icons. A thoughtful selection of works by French luminaries Charlotte Perriand\, Jean Prouvé\, and Serge Mouille is presented alongside visionary works by Ron Arad\, Choi Byung Hoon\, and Ettore Sottsass.  \nDesign Miami.Paris Design at Large Highlights\nThis year’s Paris fair also offers an extensive Design at Large program. It includes rare and significant works presented across the courtyard\, interior and gardens of L’hôtel de Maisons. The 17 presentations set to go on show span contemporary and historic highlights.  \nFriedman Benda (New York/LA/Paris) and Carpenters Workshop Gallery (London/Paris/New York/Los Angeles) present two works by celebrated American designer Wendell Castle (1932-2018)\, known for his groundbreaking approach to design and his crucial addition to the field’s sculptural vocabulary. \nAnother key highlight comes from Galerie Downtown-LAFFANOUR (Paris)\, which brings a Jean Prouvé post-war prefabricated house. It was originally built in 1946 in Prouvé’s home village\, Carnac. The house was designed with easy assembly and dismantling in mind\, intended to house his family. The only remaining building with Prouve’s signature character intact\, the house references a rich historical dimension. \nThe Carnac House\, by Jean Prouvé for Galerie Dowtown LAFFANOUR \nSalon 94 Design (New York) presents two editions of Rick Owens’s Tomb Chair. Through his choice of subtle and rare materials\, Owens suggests the beauty of nature\, inspired by his favorite shapes from Eileen Gray to Brâncuşi to the skateparks in California.  \nWhy visit\nDesign Miami.Paris is the French edition of Design Miami\, and like the other shows it is a collectors’ fair. Even for non-buyers\, it is an unmissable opportunity to see pieces by the great designers of the past up close. In addition\, the Design Art Large program offers a chance to see rarer pieces\, and contemporary designers who try their hand at one-of-a-kind pieces and limited editions. Design Miami.Paris\, moreover\, takes place in a stylish and elegant location and is also an opportunity to see collectible designs set in historic settings. \nDesign Miami.Paris\, October 16-19\, 2024\nFor professionals and general public\, admission ticket\nSize: one venue\, over 20 galleries\nVisit Design Miami.Paris for info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/design-miami-paris-2024/ LOCATION:L’hotel de Maisons\, 51\, Rue de l'Universitè\, Paris\, 75007\, France CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/galerie-kreo_design-miami-paris_2023_fair_design_alexandra-de-cossette-02.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20241011T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20241013T190000 DTSTAMP:20250103T182549Z CREATED:20241011T134915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T182549Z UID:3528-1728640800-1728846000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:EDIT Napoli 2024 DESCRIPTION:EDIT Napoli 2024 returns as one of the most innovative design fair\, created to support\, promote\, and celebrate a new generation of designers. It focuses on the rise of the designer-makers at the forefront of a movement\, challenging the traditional production and distribution chain. EDIT Napoli selects international independent makers\, artisans\, and enlightened manufacturers\, emerging as an autonomous force in contemporary design. \nDiscover the Lake Como Design Festival \nEDIT Napoli 2023. Photo Eller Studio \nSlow design for the living area at EDIT Napoli 2024\nThe world of living showcases a “slow design”\, a sort of “mediterranean design”\, to find a way to be different from the traditional production and distribution chain. The key features of EDIT Napoli are the products made from this spirit. \nIn fact\, the event winds its way through different spaces to delve into various themes related to the world of signature design. \nThe next edition of EDIT Napoli runs from October 11th to 13th\, 2024\, in Naples. Brands and designers – both emerging and internationally renowned – exhibit in the city’s most prominent venues. \nDiscover Nomad Capri 2022 \nEDIT Napoli 2023\, Fabio Novembre x Feudi di San Gregorio\, Homage to Riccardo Dalisi. Photo Francesco Squeglia \nEDIT Napoli: a signature design fair\nThe sixth edition of EDIT Napoli\, 2024\, the signature design fair\, welcomes exhibitors\, the general public\, and professional visitors at the Archivio di Stato di Napoli. As always\, the event will revolve around the works of independent designers\, creatives\, and producers\, displaying their work throughout Naples. The EDIT Napoli mission is to highlight sustainable design\, territoriality\, and the quality of the products on display\, rather than quantity. It also supports production processes that combine craftsmanship with industrial design\, even if at a small scale. Over 100 Italian and international exhibitors are expected this year at the Archivio di Stato di Napoli. A tribute to “mediterranean design”.  \nDiscover NOMAD\, the collectible design touring showcase \nThe Archivio di Stato in Naples. Photo Eller Studio \nYoung designers and emerging brands\nAlongside the winners of the last edition\, Giorgio Bena and ruga.perissinotto\, many firms have confirmed they will be returning this year. These include Dante Negro\, De Marchi Verona\, Eleit.it\, Marco Ripa\, MAS Design\, Mediterranea Design\, Monostudio\, SKNYPL\, newcomers such as Daniela Pinotti\, Ethimo\, Luca Gruber\, Testatonda Studio\, and many more. The product selection includes ceramics\, textiles\, furnishings\, coverings\, accessories and lighting. \nAs always\, EDIT Napoli supports under-30 exhibitors and companies under three years old\, displaying their products within the abbey at the Seminario. This area will also feature a solid Spanish contingent thanks to the España Diseño Mediterráneo (Spanish Mediterranean Design) competition brief\, launched in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes de Nápoles and designer Tomás Alía. Alía also selected five new talents for EDIT Napoli. Entirely in line with the spirit of EDIT\, the principal location of the event will be the headquarters and epicenter for the entire community converging on the event. \nSome images from EDIT Napoli 2023 \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\nContemporary design in historic location\nAs in previous years\, contemporary design will interact with the historic architecture of the Complex. This year\, it will take the form of a specific setup in the first atrium of the Archivio\, which designer Sara Mondaini will curate for Officine Tamborrino. Officine Tamborrino is a Puglia-based brand specializing in metalworking and creating design furnishings and micro-architectural elements. The brand worked with German designer Lilo Klinkenberg of Studio Lilo\, who realized the concept for green areas. \nThe Corte EDIT will host metal furnishing elements\, structural beams in steel; an explosive nature will interact with the existing architecture\, welcoming visitors into a dreamlike space right in the heart of Naples dedicated to dialogue and conviviality. Feudi di San Gregorio\, the historic winemaker from Irpinia\, has managed the lounge in this area for the third year. The winemaker is also in charge of the event opening party\, “Aperitivo all’italiana.” Over the three days of the event\, the winemaker offers visitors wine and gourmet tastings.   \nDiscover Maison & Objet 2024 \nEdit Napoli 2023\, The Archivio di Stato in Naples \nWhy visit\nNaples can create impossible links between people and stories\, where anything can happen. Bringing EDIT to Naples was a strategic choice. The city boasts a rich history of craftsmanship\, a solid local manufacturing industry\, a prestigious contemporary art scene\, and a vibrant community of collectors and cutting-edge cultural institutions. It’s a tribute to “mediterranean design”. Past editions of EDIT Naples have attracted more than 20\,000 visitors to the Complex of San Domenico Maggiore and more than 300 exhibitors. \nEDIT Napoli\, Naples\, October 11-13\, 2024\nEDIT Napoli is for professional and general public\nLocation: Archivio di Stato\, Naples\nSize: over 300 exhibitors\, 20\,000 visitors\nVisit website EditNapoli.com for more info \nSome images from EDIT Napoli 2023 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/edit-napoli-2024/ LOCATION:Archivio di Stato\, Vico Monte della Pietà 2\, Naples\, 80138\, Italy CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/EDIT-Napoli-2023_Archivio-di-Stato-di-Napoli-_EV_0622-HDR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240923T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T180000 DTSTAMP:20250103T182255Z CREATED:20240922T162148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T182255Z UID:3408-1727082000-1727460000@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Cersaie Bologna 2024 DESCRIPTION:Cersaie returns to Bologna in 2024\, from September 23-27. The International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings (Cersaie)\, founded in 1983\, reaches its 41st edition in 2024. An area of 145\,000 square meters hosts 606 exhibitors – 38 percent foreign – from 25 countries. The ceramic surfaces for the architecture sector occupy 55 percent of the total. Other sectors include bathroom furnishings\, non-ceramic surfaces\, and finishes. \nDiscover Surface Design Show in London \nCersaie 2023 \nAt Cersaie 2024\, the lectio magistralis of Pritzker Prize winner Riken Yamamoto\nAlong with the rich selection of exhibitors\, design culture has always played an important role at Cersaie. In 2024\, Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto\, winner of the Pritzker Prize 2024\, will give a Lectio Magistralis at Bologna Fiere. With Riken Yamamoto\, that makes 13 Pritzker Laureates who gave the extensive and highly anticipated lecture at Cersaie. Before him\, Cersaie guests have included Renzo Piano\, Toyo Ito\, Shigeru Ban\, Kazuyo Sejima\, Francis Kéré\, Richard Rogers\, Norman Foster\, Thom Mayne\, Shelley McNamara\, Rafael Moneo\, Glenn Murcutt and Eduardo Souto De Moura. However\, this is the first time that Cersaie has the privilege of hosting the winner of the Pritzker Prize in the same year that it was awarded. \nDiscover Milan Salone del Mobile \nCersaie 2023 \nBuilding\, Dwelling\, Thinking: the conferences\nAmong the events in the cultural program “Building\, Dwelling\, Thinking” at Cersaie 2024 are the lectures by Belgian architect David Van Severen and French architect Rudy Ricciotti. Cersaie thus reconfirms itself as the privileged place of discussion between industry professionals and great international architecture.\nIndustrial designer Giulio Iacchetti will be the master of the traditional Lesson in Reverse at Cersaie 2024\, the meeting dedicated to high school students. Before this 2024 appointment\, many designers\, artists\, filmmakers\, photographers and scientists gave this Lesson. These include Enzo Mari\, Elio Caccavale\, Alessandro Mendini\, Riccardo Dalisi\, Riccardo Blumer\, Massimo Giacon\, Ugo La Pietra\, Fabio Novembre\, Silvia Camporesi\, Francesca Molteni\, and Stefano Mancuso. \nDiscover Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt \nCersaie 2023 \nThe Press Cafés\nAmong the various events at Cersaie 2024\, the “Cafés of the Press” also return in 2024. Now in their ninth edition\, they come back with their usual format. This year’s discussion theme is “architectural space.” The publications featured in the meetings are AD Architectural Digest\, CasaFacile\, CasaOggiDomani\, Chiesa Oggi\, DDN\, Domus\, Elle Decor Italia\, IFDM\, Il Bagno Oggi e Domani\, Ingenio\, IoArch\, Interni\, La casa in ordine\, NiiProgetti\, Platform\, Suite\, The Plan and Wellness Design. The public can also enjoy the meetings\, all in person\, via live streaming on the Cersaie website and on the platforms of the various publishers. \nTiling Town\nThe area dedicated to the ‘Tiling Town\,’ in its 12th edition\, offers innovative demonstrations of laying ceramic surfaces\, with Assoposa’s Master Layers. The concept of this year’s set-up\, occupying 400 square meters in Hall 32\, is the relationship between man and technology. Assoposa occupies an important space within the ‘Tiling Town’. It also dedicates a specific area to the Academy\, with the exhibition of furniture elements made with ceramics.\nThree conferences are taking place\, dealing with topical issues related to the relationship between production and the distribution system\, as well as new housing models. Also taking place outside Hall 32 is the’ Bathroom Installation at Cersaie’ initiative\, where four teams of installers from Italy\, Switzerland\, Denmark and Brazil will try to lay ceramic surfaces to create different bathroom environments. \nADI Awards at Cersaie 2024\nAlso this year\, for the tenth time\, the ADI Ceramics and Bathroom Design Awards are back. The prizes go to ceramic and bathroom furniture products made in Italy. The ADI Booth Design Awards\, instead\, go to booths\, will be presented at Cersaie. \nRubinetterie Treemme booth\, awarded in 2023 \nWhy visit\nCersaie is one of the world’s historic and most important exhibitions in ceramic surfaces for architecture and bathroom furnishings. With more than 600 exhibitors from all over the world and 100\,000 visitors also from many countries\, Cersaie in Bologna is a key event for buyers in the architecture sector and those who want to keep up to date with industry trends. In addition to exhibitors in the Bologna exhibition center\, several companies hold events during the show in magnificent spaces in the city center. Moreover\, Bologna is close to the Italian region where tiles are produced\, so many companies are opening their factories this week.\nAt Cersaie\, Bologna\, you can catch up on all the latest trends in ceramic surfaces for architecture. \nCersaie\, September 23-27\, 2024\nFor professionals only\nSize: over 600 exhibitors\, 100\,000 visitors\nVisit Cersaie.it for info \nIn the gallery\, some images from Cersaie 2023 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/cersaie-bologna-2024/ LOCATION:BolognaFiere\, Piazza della Costituzione 4b\, Bologna\, 40128\, Italy CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/stand_ceramica_flaminia_esterno.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240911T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240915T180000 DTSTAMP:20250103T174815Z CREATED:20240720T203744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T174815Z UID:3118-1726056000-1726423200@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Habitare: the Helsinki design destination DESCRIPTION:Habitare\, the Helsinki design destination fair\, is back September 11-15\, 2024\, in Helsinki. With over 50 years of history\, Habitare brings together the best of Finnish and international interior decoration\, furniture design and living\, each year. While the first edition opened on 17 April 1970 in the Exhibition Hall in the Töölö district\, today Habitare Helsinki takes place at the Messukeskus Exhibition Centre\, also in Helsinki\, but in September. The first edition hosted almost 300 exhibitors from the living\, leisure and tourism sectors\, including Paulig\, Marimekko and Stockmann\, to name but a few. \nDiscover CIFF Guangzhou 2024 \n \nHabitare: a design destination in Helsinki\nOver the years\, Habitare Helsinki has become increasingly important due to its many activities. First of all\, it is a favored venue for the launch of new products\, both Finnish and international. Furthermore\, during the four days of the fair\, many talks are held with designers and industry experts. From the very beginning\, the event has had a prominent position in the Finnish design field. In fact\, the first edition took place on the initiative of the Finnish Fair Foundation\, with the cooperation of the National Housing Board\, Avotakka magazine\, the Finnish Association of Architects and Ornamo Art and Design Finland. \nDiscover imm cologne\, the January furniture show \n \nThe Focus Areas at Habitare Helsinki\nHabitare 2024 features different focus areas. Habitare Materials focuses on materials\, which have become increasingly important at design fairs. This is an interactive library where you can try different combinations of materials for your projects. The project is by the architecture studio NEMO. The Choice area\, returning for the second time\, showcases solutions for a more sustainable future\, in an exhibition by Susanna Vento. The exhibition Neighbours deals with the different ways of living today\, how different lifestyles are reflected in homes\, and how the concept of ownership is changing.\nThe Neighbours partners set up their stands in the residential block\, The Block. The Block area also features a communal courtyard\, which houses communal spaces for residents at the other end. The courtyard area also serves as one of the Habitare trade fair’s mini arenas. \nDiscover the Boston Design Week \n \nThe new Handmade area\, which makes its debut at Habitare this autumn\, is the area for Finnish handicrafts. Habitare Handmade offers an overview of Finnish handicraft products and a diverse range of materials. The area is realized in cooperation with designer and entrepreneur Susanne Hamari; XAMK Restaurointi is the official educational partner of the Handmade area. \nDiscover VIFA Asean \n \nThe Talents\nThe Talents area allows four designers or design teams to exhibit their work. Early in their careers\, the four designers already carry a highly recognizable identity\, even if they have yet to be well known to the general public.\nFinally\, Habitare Kids is the area that encourages children and young people to learn about design and engage in hands-on activities. \nDiscover the January Furniture Show in Birmingham \nHabitare Pro\nHabitare Helsinki’s advanced B2B platform is Habitare Pro. This is a unique platform for meeting and networking. Furthermore\, it’s the right place for promoting business relations\, and presenting new products to a targeted audience. This is where all architecture and design professionals\, developers\, buyers\, specifiers and press meet.\nFollowing the success of 2023\, the trade area of the fair this year expands itself. Habitare Pro includes a central bar\, a meeting room\, and a networking area\, which hosts the Pro networking party.\nAdmission to Habitare Pro for design professionals and students is free of charge\, subject to registration. \nWhy visit\nHabitare in Helsinki is the ideal destination to discover trends in Finnish and international design. A rich exhibition program and program of talks and meetings allow visitors to discover new products\, materials and objects for furnishing and decorating the home. The fair was founded in 1970 and has since established itself as one of Northern Europe’s most influential design events. From 2024\, Habitare will be one of the three main events of Helsinki Design Week\, making it even more essential and popular.\nThanks to the product sectors – furniture\, materials\, decoration – and the section dedicated to professionals\, Habitare Pro\, Habitare is the destination for design in Helsinki. \nHabitare\, September 11-15\, 2024\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: 417 brands\, 41\,000 visitors\nMessesukeskus\, Helsinki \nVisit Habitare.Messukeskus.com for info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/habitare-helsinki-design-destination/ LOCATION:Messukeskus\, Messuaukio 1\, Helsinki\, 00520\, Finland CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/habitare-messukeskus.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240911T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240914T180000 DTSTAMP:20250108T210510Z CREATED:20240810T151839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T210510Z UID:3195-1726045200-1726336800@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:CIFF Shanghai - China International Furniture Fair DESCRIPTION:CIFF Shanghai returns to the Shanghai Hongqiao National Exhibition & Convention Center\, on September 11-14\, 2024. This is the 54th edition of CIFF\, the most important furniture design fair in China\, and one of the leading ones in the world. The first edition of this design event in Shanghai took place in 2015\, so the next one will be the 10th\, as CIFF Shanghai also ran in 2020\, despite the pandemic. \nDiscover CIFF Shanghai 2024 \nDesign East Show 2023 \nThe Shanghai show hosts over 1\,500 exhibitors\, representing the entire furniture supply chain. In fact\, CIFF Shanghai features home\, office and outdoor furniture\, decoration\, upholstery fabrics\, and machinery for the furniture industry. There are more than 150\,000 visitors from about 200 countries and regions worldwide. \nDesign in Shanghai\nThe design content of CIFF Shanghai is always very high. Since the first edition\, CIFF has been hosting the East Design Show. The exhibition\, curated by Zhu Xiaojie (a renowned interior designer)\, host students and young designers\, and let them express themselves around a theme. In addition to students and young designers\, several emerging brands exhibit here. This year\, the exhibition will be called Creative Design Showcase\, and the team of designer Zhu Xiaojie also curate it this time. \nDiscover CIFF Guangzhou \nEast Design Show 2016 \nAt CIFF Shanghai\, one can see real living design trends. Many Chinese brands are now of international relevance\, such as Camerich\, HC28\, Chic Casa\, Teesure\, Hik\, Coomo\, DAaZ\, Mextra\, Dou Home\, and M°NACA. Imagination – Contemporary Design Life Exhibition will combine exhibitions and interviews to inspire creativity and discover the design of living trends. \nDiscover CIFF Guangzhou 2024 \nArmchair by Roderik Vos for HC28\, CIFF Shanghai 2023 \nGreat international architects at CIFF Shanghai\nCIFF Shanghai also has a tradition of collaboration with international designers and architects. In 2019\, for example\, the conference “Architecture: from Alvaro Siza’s Modernism to the Digital Future” took place. The forum star was Alvaro Siza\, the Portuguese architect who designed the China Design Museum of Bauhaus Collection\, in Hangzhou\, a building opened in 2018 that houses the Bauhaus Collection of the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou (CAA). The forum\, titled “Designed for Humans: From Alvaro Siza’s Modernism into the Digital Future\,” organized by CIFF and Aedes Architecture Forum\, brought together seven world-renowned architects. \nDiscover the contemporary office at CIFF Guangzhou 2024 \nCamerich Pavilion by studio Alvaro Siza Vieira\, 2019 \nThey were Sou Fujimoto\, António Choupina\, Anouk Legendre\, Philip Feng Yuan-a professor at Tongji University; Martha Thorne\, secretary of the Pritzker Prize; Mario Carpo\, professor at University College London; and Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen\, professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. The subject of the conference was production in a digital future. \nAlso in 2024\, there will be an exhibition dedicated to Álvaro Siza\, Siza Theme Exhibition\, an exhibition on his design and architecture. \nThe exhibits at CIFF Shanghai\nSeveral brands collaborate with international designers and architects\, but Camerich\, an internationally renowned company\, takes advantage of CIFF Shanghai to explore topical issues in design and architecture\, designing booths of great interest. In 2019 for example\, it was the turn of the Siza Pavilion for Camerich\, a more than 700 square meters pavilion named “Portuguese Elephant.” Besides the size\, which was definitely large\, what stood out in that project was the attention paid to the booth’s architecture\, rather than the display of products. \nDiscover Cersaie Bologna 2024 \nCamerich Pavilion by Alvaro Siza\, 2019 \nFirst of all\, to create a silent and rarefied atmosphere inside the pavilion\, the outer walls were made of a material that insulated from heat and noise\, covered with mineral wool and aluminum\, with an additional silver layer that was both scenic and fireproof. The floors were made of natural oak\, the walls were white plaster\, and the rooms were revealed in succession\, as in the courtyards of Chinese houses. In fact\, the pavilion had seven entrances\, which created different viewpoints. Similarly\, the company chose to display only two products\, illustrating the various stages of their creation\, from design to fine-tuning. \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\nNeri & Hu x Camerich Pavilion\, 2022\nIn 2022\, on the other hand\, the world-renowned firm Neri & Hu designed a sustainable and recyclable stand for Camerich\, as well as a very impressive one. A lattice of more than 1\,000 bamboo canes drew a space where visitors moved freely. The structure could be expanded or narrowed as needed\, and besides\, bamboo is a particularly sustainable wood\, that grows quickly and is suitable for many processes. The bamboo structure enclosed the walls on the outside\, leaving only a tiny entrance. Inside\, there was an articulated pathway\, in a succession of corridors and islands with furniture products. The various islands thus became rooms\, real domestic settings\, reminiscent of a real home. \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\nDesign Eden: A New Paradigm\nThe next edition of CIFF Shanghai takes place from September 11 to 14\, 2024. The claim of the next edition will be “Design Eden”\, to emphasize the cultural and design component of the fair. Indeed\, at CIFF Shanghai\, design and business integrate seamlessy\, and a community of 300\,000 designers finds multiple opportunities for cultural enrichment and business opportunities. \nWhy visit\nCIFF Shanghai is one of China’s most influential design and furniture events. In addition to the furniture exhibition\, there are several side events\, such as CIFF Select Show\, which selects products with the highest design content. On the other hand\, design Eden – Contemporary Design Trade Fair will welcome Chinese brands specializing in high-end design\, brands known worldwide. In addition to design products\, CIFF offers an extensive program of side activities\, such as forums and seminars with Chinese and international guests. Finally\, the Creative Design Showcase\, curated by designer Zhu Xiaojie’s team\, is an excellent opportunity to see emerging designers and brands up close. \nCIFF Shanghai\, September\, 11-14\, 2024\nCIFF Shanghai is for professionals only\nSize: 1\,500 exhibitors\, 150\,000 visitors in 2023 \nVisit CIFF-sh.com website for more info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/ciff-design-shanghai-china-international-furniture-fair/ LOCATION:National Exhibition & Convention Center Shanghai Hongqiao\, 168 East Yinggang Road\, Shanghai\, China CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/54_CIFF_10.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR