BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Design Weeks & Events Guide - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://designweekguide.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Design Weeks & Events Guide REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Seoul BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:KST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Singapore BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:+08 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Tallinn 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTSTAMP:20250612T103841Z CREATED:20250530T192529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T103841Z UID:5804-1749772800-1759103999@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:The white marble design: White Carrara DESCRIPTION:White Carrara returns for its ninth edition. From June 13 to September 28\, 2025\, the city celebrates white marble design through a rich program of exhibitions\, installations\, talks\, events\, and tours. Art director Domenico Raimondi curates a vision rooted in contemporary creativity and the legacy of white Carrara. \nThe event transforms the historic center of Carrara into an open-air exhibition. Designers\, architects\, artists\, artisans\, and companies gather here. They experiment\, collaborate\, and bring new perspectives to marble. The city becomes a living laboratory for innovation and tradition. \nDiscover Designmonat Graz \nRidon by RossLovegrove \nWhite Carrara: Design here and now\nThe 2025 theme\, Design Here and Now\, pushes design into the present. It invites designers to work directly with white Carrara marble\, creating original works for this event. Last year\, the focus was on past design objects. This year\, artists create new pieces\, tailored specifically for the exhibition. They reinterpret a centuries-old material with modern tools. Robotics now plays a key role in shaping marble. Innovation blends with history to open new artistic directions. \nSome images for White Carrara 2025 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nAn international line-up of designers\nWorld-famous designer Karim Rashid opens the festival on June 13. Rashid joins Ross Lovegrove\, a London-based pioneer of industrial design\, Jean-Michel Wilmotte adds his refined touch. Young voices also take the stage. Slovak designer Kickie Ciudikova\, based in New York\, mixes traditional craft with advanced technologies. Parisian architect and sculptor Victor Gingembre adds bold experimentation. \nItaly contributes strong creative forces. Elena Salmistraro from Milan brings her visionary style. Giulio Iacchetti\, a double Compasso d’Oro winner\, presents new marble concepts. Massimo Giacon\, illustrator and designer for Alessi\, adds his pop-infused energy. Emiliana Martinelli of Martinelli Luce showcases lighting innovation. Gumdesign offers fresh design and communication strategies. Paolo Ulian\, known for poetic marble design\, returns with new projects. Gianfranco Gualtierotti\, vice president of MudeTo\, also takes part. Donia Maaoui and Michel Boucquillon\, a design duo\, contribute elegant\, functional pieces. Sculptors Cynthia Sah and Nicolas Bertoux\, based in Tuscany\, present site-specific work. Architect Valeria Eva Rossi reconnects with her Carrara roots. Florence-area designers Marta Sansoni\, Andrea Ponsi\, Claudio Nardi\, and Marco Pisati enrich the showcase. Guido Bondielli\, Benvenuto Saba\, and Nicola Maggi bridge sculpture and design. \nDiscover Gdynia Design Days \nMillepiedi by Emiliana Martinelli \nLocal voices complete the line-up. Carrara’s own Natascia Bascherini\, Fiammetta V\, Antonio Leone\, Michele Monfroni\, and Nadia Sabbioni take part. Studios like Interni Now\, Rima Design\, and GiPi Soft Arredamenti collaborate actively. \n \nActive collaborations between designers and local artisans\nEach project begins with a local partnership: designers work with Carrara’s extractive companies and artisan labs. These collaborations highlight the creative power of the region; the teams use only authentic white Carrara marble. Most pieces are produced directly in the city. \nThis edition launches the first International White Carrara Award. The competition welcomes designers under 35\, but also includes established professionals. Participants must design innovative\, sustainable urban furniture in marble. A jury will select the top three proposals. The city will produce and install the winning pieces by May 2026. \nWhite Carrara 2025 also expands into visual art: the mudaC | Museo delle Arti Carrara hosts Vincenzo Marsiglia. Stars and Dust. The artist explores mixed reality\, innovation\, and AI. In the Gianluca Sgherri. Uninverso project room\, the artist builds a dynamic labyrinth; his work challenges spatial perception. \nThe City of Carrara promotes and produces the event\, partnering with Internazionale Marmi e Macchine CarraraFiere SpA and the Chamber of Commerce of North-West Tuscany. The Tuscany Region offers sponsorship. Fondazione Marmo provides funding. Nausicaa spa and ERP Massa Carrara spa offer technical support. \nWhite Carrara involves the whole city: companies\, workshops\, institutions\, and cultural groups take part; streets and squares become active design spaces. The event turns white marble design into a shared civic celebration\, connecting identity\, creativity\, and community. \nWhite Carrara\, Carrara\, June 13-September 28\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: over 30 designs\, talks and exhibitions\nVarious locations\, open-air festival\nVisit Whitecarrara.it for info \nSome images from White Carrara 2024 URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/white-marble-white-carrara/ LOCATION:Many locations\, Carrara\, 54100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Design Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Ed2024_Introverso_Pixel_White-Carrara-Design-is-back-Carrara-2024.-Ph.-Giuseppe-D_Aleo-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;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;VALUE=DATE:20250904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTSTAMP:20250810T154301Z CREATED:20250810T154301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T154301Z UID:6065-1756944000-1757807999@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Paris Design Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:Paris Design Week 2025 celebrates its 15th edition\, with a program rich in exhibitions\, involving renowned institutions\, established design houses\, emerging talents and design schools. Paris Design Week Factory\, alongside Maison&Objet\, acts as a central thread in the city’s evolving creative narrative\, showcasing 130 emerging and established talents. It’s one of many standout moments across vibrant neighborhoods like Le Marais\, Saint-Germain-des-Prés\, Opéra\, and Bastille. \nIn 2025\, Paris Design Week takes place September 4-13\, 2025 \nFolie\, by designer Lucas Huillet and perfumer Alexandre Helwani\, at Hôtel de Sully \nFrom galleries and concept stores to leading design schools\, this immersive circuit breaks down traditional barriers.\nNow more energized than ever\, Paris’s iconic landmarks are being transformed by contemporary installations that challenge and play with the historic codes of these monuments. \nParis Design Week becomes a stage where new voices\, renowned institutions\, established houses\, and international figures come together in a lively\, unfiltered exchange.\nThis year\, the event coincides with the 100th anniversary of Les Arts Décoratifs – a perfect backdrop to spotlight iconic brands such as Leblon Delienne\, Tiptoe\, Archik Paris\, and Oberflex as they debut their newest collections. \nFrom one stop to the next\, a bold and emotionally rich design culture leads the way.\nParis provokes\, deconstructs\, questions\, and reinvents.\nThroughout the week\, its neighborhoods transform into a sprawling open-air gallery\, with 375 extraordinary venues at the forefront. \nThe avant-garde gathers at Factory – and beyond\nParis Design Week Factory acts as a launchpad for tomorrow’s daring creatives\, those willing to take risks for meaningful design.\nA core of avant-garde spirit\, Factory unites design schools\, international delegations\, and collective studios like JAD (Jardin des Métiers d’Art et du Design).\nThese creative forces stretch across Factory sites\, from the 4th arrondissement to the Galerie des Gobelins in the 13th\, and to Aubervilliers with its POUSH program.\nJust a few steps apart\, the Espace Commines\, home to Collectible Design\, and 116 rue de Turenne\, focused on Editorial Design\, are interlinked by international showcases woven in between. \nMonoprix teams up with École Camondo for a new “Créateur” Collection\nFor the first time\, Monoprix partners with a design school for one of its signature “Créateur” collections. École Camondo\, known for its Master’s program in interior architecture and design\, takes center stage. Monoprix tapped into the talent of graduates within five years of earning their degrees\, supported by a jury of experts including designers Ionna Vautrin and Jean-Baptiste Fastrez.\nThree names stand out: Blanche Mijonnet\, Léo Achard\, and Stanislas Dieupart\, each unveiling their collection this fall at 116 rue de Turenne. Expect future collector’s pieces. \nDiscover Maison & Objet January 2025 \nMonoprix with École Camondo. Photo Eugénia Sierko\, courtesy Paris Design Week \nInnovation takes the spotlight at the China Creative Pavilion with “SHE”\nAt 7 rue Froissart\, a creative exchange between China and France takes shape through the “SHE” project. This is an innovative platform dedicated to female artists and designers who work across various mediums and experimental techniques. Each artist crafts a personal\, imaginative narrative. Huihui explores the interplay between micro and macro through immersive textile installations. Fei Fei creates symbolic expressions using lambswool\, while Wei Chen sculpts with sugar. Also featured are the bold\, expressive worlds of Hua Li\, Cheer Huang\, Atelier Murmur\, and Ji Lingzi. \nNew Factory spotlight: Le 84\nFor the 2025 edition\, a brand-new group exhibition space debuts at 84 rue de Turenne. An extension of Factory\, this gallery brings together 12 rising design houses and established international names offering fresh takes on the tradition of decorative art. The exhibition focuses on material excellence and refined form.\nAmong the featured designers: blown-glass works by the three Stokowski brothers\, textile-inspired pieces by Hugo Falaise\, and a striking new design language by Charles-Emmanuel Deppierraz.\nThe gallery opens from September 4–8\, 2025. \nDiscover Milan Design Week 2025 \nLainamac at Paris Design Week 2025 \nGalerie des Gobelins: design schools\nAcross the river\, the next generation continues the conversation with “Vivement Demain\,” now in its fourth edition at the Galerie des Gobelins. Organized by the Campus des Métiers d’Art\, the show features graduation projects from around ten design schools. \n“Up in the air” with Mathieu Lehanneur \nA celebrated guest returns to illuminate the Parisian sky for the 15th anniversary of Paris Design Week. The poetic silhouette of a helium balloon\, first seen during summer 2024\, returns\, together with the Olympic cauldron’s flame\, both designed by Mathieu Lehanneur. Soaring over 60 meters above the city\, the balloon adds enchantment to the capital\, hovering above events and rekindling the spirit of the Olympic Games through September 14. \nUp in the air – the Balloon and the Olympics Cauldron for Paris 2024\, by Mathieu Lehanneur. Photo Felipe Ribon for raf-studio\, courtesy Paris Design Week \nHyacinthe & Leitmotiv at Maison Atelier Ozenfant\, designed by Le Corbusier\nFor a serene detour and a rare chance to visit an architectural landmark\, head to Maison Atelier Ozenfant\, designed by Le Corbusier. There\, the installation l’ère libre by Hyacinthe(Alexis LG) and Leitmotiv (Meike Kraus) will be on view Sunday\, September 7 (3 pm)\, and Monday\, September 8 to Tuesday\, September 9 (11 am – 7 pm).\nA unique moment of discovery during Paris Design Week: Maison Atelier Ozenfant\, 53 Avenue Reille\, 14th arrondissement \nDiscover London Design Festival 2025 \nHYACINTHE & LEITMOTIV at Maison Atelier Ozenfant by Le Corbusier (photo Adrien Dirand\, courtesy Paris Design Week) \nParis Design Week 2025 welcomes the world\nMuch like Fashion Week\, Paris Design Week brings together global leaders in décor\, lifestyle\, and creative industries. From every corner of the world\, they arrive in Paris\, seeking new names\, bold collaborations\, and unexpected moments. It’s a one-of-a-kind blend of energy\, talent\, and inspiration. \nCraftmanship takes the stage\nCelebrated for its legacy in decorative arts\, Paris also honors fine craftsmanship this September. And with 2025 marking the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco movement\, the timing couldn’t be more fitting. \nWhy visit\nDesign Weeks can become alternative tourism destinations for those who appreciate design events. Paris Design Week\, for example\, is an opportunity to see places and areas off the usual paths. In general\, these are nice areas\, with beautiful buildings\, historic mansions\, furniture and decoration showrooms\, areas where it is also lovely to walk around\, and where you can also find fewer tourists. Plus\, one can see beautiful\, original objects and decorations and make interesting purchases. For professionals\, it’s always an opportunity to find inspiration and meet designers and businesses in a fascinating setting. \nParis Design Week\, September\, 4-13\, 2024\nParis Design Week is for professionals and general public\nSize: over 300 exhibitors\, 200\,000 visitors \nVisit Maison-Objet.com/ParisDesignWeek website for more info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/paris-design-week-2025/ LOCATION:Paris\, Paris\, 75000\, France CATEGORIES:Design Weeks & Weekends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/folie-hotel-sully-copy.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;VALUE=DATE:20250909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTSTAMP:20250103T145624Z CREATED:20250103T145527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T145624Z UID:4323-1757376000-1757548799@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:World Design Congress 2025 DESCRIPTION:The prestigious World Design Congress is coming to London again in 2025\, for the first time in over 50 years. The World Design Congress 2025 brings together design innovators\, business leaders and academic thinkers from around the globe\, to exchange ideas around this year’s theme\, that’s Design for Planet. \nThe 34th edition of this biannual design event will take place at the iconic Barbican Centre\, featuring two days of thought-provoking keynotes\, engaging breakout sessions\, and opportunities for meaningful connections. Don’t miss this pivotal moment as the design community comes together to address the climate and nature crises. \nThe two-day conference\, taking place on September 9-10\, followed by the one-day WDO General Assembly on 11 September\, will coincide with the London Design Festival. \nDiscover London Design Festival 2024 \nThe Barbican Centre \nThe World Design Congress 2025 is in London\nAfter a 50-year hiatus\, the World Design Congress is making its way back to the UK\, with London chosen as the host city against fierce international competition. Recognised as a global design capital\, London will host the main event alongside the London Design Festival\, complemented by regional showcases highlighting the UK’s vibrant design sector. \nThe city last hosted the Congress in 1969 at the Southbank Centre\, attracting nearly 1\,000 delegates from 39 countries and featuring H.R.H. Princess Margaret as the guest of honour. To celebrate\, the Design Council’s Design Centre in Haymarket showcased the best in global design with its “Design ’69” exhibition. \nSince its inception in 1959\, the World Design Congress has convened every two years in cities like Tokyo\, Hyderabad\, Turin\, and Montreal\, fostering discussions on the most pressing design challenges of the times. \nDiscover Clerkenwell Design Week in London \nThe Conservatory at The Barbican Centre (photo Max Colson\, from the Barbican Centre website) \nThe 2025 Edition: A Celebration of Design and Sustainability\nSet against the iconic backdrop of the Barbican Centre\, renowned for its brutalist architecture and commitment to sustainability\, the 2025 Congress promises to inspire and innovate. Opened in 1982\, the Barbican serves as a hub for arts\, learning\, and conferences. The venue’s ongoing Barbican Renewal project\, in partnership with the Design Council\, is repurposing underused spaces to foster creativity without expanding its physical footprint. \nDesign for Planet: a Call to Action\nThe impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly undeniable\, demanding a unified global response. Designers and design commissioners worldwide hold a pivotal responsibility in shaping a regenerative future by cutting carbon emissions and fostering biodiversity. Here’s how we can lead the way:\nAdvancing Zero Emissions Harness innovation\, leverage technology\, and promote behavioral changes to drive a transition toward zero emissions.\nReimagining Resources Prioritize sustainable materials\, embrace waste reuse\, and foster a fair\, circular economy to reduce environmental impact.\nRestoring Ecosystems Revive biodiversity\, regenerate communities\, and empower individuals with the skills needed to nurture their environments and create thriving spaces. Together\, we can design solutions that not only address the challenges of today but also build a sustainable\, equitable\, and flourishing planet for generations to come. \nDiscover The Design Conference at BDOW in Hong Kong \n5 Top World Class Designers Ambassadors\nFive prominent figures in design are leading the charge for the Design for Planet mission as Ambassadors for the 2025 Congress.  \nTom Dixon\nA self-taught designer from Tunisia\, he became globally renowned for his innovative creations. Tom Dixon‘s iconic works include the ‘S Chair’ for Cappellini and the Jack light\, which made him a design icon. In 2002\, Dixon founded his eponymous brand\, creating a wide range of products and earning an O.B.E. in 2001. Through Design Research Studio\, launched in 2007\, he has completed high-profile interior projects like Shoreditch House and the Mondrian Hotel. His first major Australian project is the Quay Quarter Tower. \nTom Dixon (photo Cosentino\, from Tom Dixon website) \nEs Devlin\nEs Devlin is an artist and stage designer whose work explores biodiversity\, linguistic diversity\, and AI-generated poetry. Her projects span public sculptures at Tate Modern\, the V&A\, and the UN\, kinetic stage designs for the Royal Opera House and National Theatre\, and major performances for Beyoncé\, The Weeknd\, and U2. Her accolades include the London Design Medal\, along with a CBE and recognition as Royal Designer for Industry. \nEs Devlin (photo from Es Devlin website) \nDr. Lesley Lokko OBE\nAn architect\, academic\, and novelist\, Lokko is the founder of the African Futures Institute and 2024 Royal Gold Medal recipient\, recognised for her efforts to democratise architecture. \nSuhair Khan\nShe’s a cultural strategist bridging technology and the arts. As a senior executive at Google\, she led projects like Google Arts & Culture\, driving initiatives to preserve and share cultural heritage. \nFoday Dumbuya\nFounder of LABRUM London\, Dumbuya blends West African heritage with British style\, crafting menswear that celebrates storytelling and cultural fusion. A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design\, his work exemplifies thoughtful craftsmanship. \nWorld Design Organization\n1957 – On June 29\, ICSID (International Council of Societies of Industrial Designers) was officially established in London. The organization was registered in Paris. Today\, the Secretariat is in Montreal (Quebec\, Canada).  \n1959 – The inaugural Icsid Congress and General Assembly took place in Stockholm\, Sweden. During this event\, the Icsid Constitution was adopted\, along with the first official definition of industrial design. Membership had grown to 23 members from 17 countries. The organization’s name was updated to the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design. \n1981 – The first joint Congress of Icsid\, the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)\, and the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) was held in Helsinki. This event marked the beginning of a closer collaborative relationship among the organizations. \n2017 – On January 1\, Icsid was officially renamed the World Design Organization. \nWhy attend\nHighlights of the 2025 Congress \nThe Venue\nThe Barbican Centre\, renowned for its brutalist architecture and commitment to sustainability\, will serve as the venue. Its ongoing Barbican Renewal project\, a collaboration with the Design Council\, emphasizes repurposing over expansion. \nThe Program\nThe two-day event will feature keynotes\, breakout sessions\, and networking opportunities. \nThe Ambassadors\nFive leading design figures will champion the “Design for Planet” mission:\nTom Dixon OBE\nEs Devlin CBE\nDr. Lesley Lokko OBE\nSuhair Khan\nFoday Dumbuya \nWorld Design Congress\, London\, September 9-10\, 2025\nVenue: Barbican Centre\, London \nWorld Design Congress is for professional\nHosted by Design Council\, in collaboration with World Design Organization\nAdmission tickets and more info on website WorldDesignCongressLondon.com   \nSome images of the Barbican Centre in London (from Barbican Centre website) URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/world-design-congress-2025/ LOCATION:Barbican Centre\, London\, Silk Street\, London\, EC2Y 8DS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/barbican-centre-2.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;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20250902T074456Z CREATED:20250828T203237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T074456Z UID:6168-1757548800-1758499199@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Singapore Design Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:Singapore Design Week (SDW) 2025 returns from 11 to 21 September 2025\, transforming the city into a stage for Singapore design\, creativity\, and innovation. Organised by the DesignSingapore Council (DSG)\, this edition commemorates 60 years of independence with the festival theme “Nation by Design.” Over 11 days\, SDW 2025 will spotlight the nation’s design journey\, celebrate its recognition as a UNESCO Creative City of Design\, and highlight how Singapore design continues to shape the past\, present\, and future. \nDiscover Singapore Design Week 2024 \n \nFestival Commissions: Nation by Design\nAt the heart of Singapore’s creative precinct\, the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) Design District will present two festival commissions that illustrate how Singapore design converts challenges into opportunities. \n\nUnnatural History Museum of Singapore – At the National Design Centre\, Pann Lim\, Co-founder and Creative Director of Kinetic Singapore\, reimagines 60 years of development. This unconventional exhibition reframes Singapore’s growth as a deliberate design experiment\, featuring a six-metre Merlion “fossil\,” hybrid flora\, robotic fauna\, and “cyborg cockroaches” created with NTU\, HTX\, and Klass Engineering & Solutions.\nThe Sausage of the Future: Singapore Edition – At NAFA’s Fashion Gallery\, Zurich-based Dutch designer Carolien Niebling collaborates with Singapore partners to reinvent one of mankind’s earliest designed foods. Inspired by local food culture and sustainability needs\, the exhibition introduces four new sausage concepts through anatomical models\, ingredient visuals\, and a tasting event.\n\nMortadella with vegetables. Photo by Emile Barret \nSingapore Science Park Joins as a new Design District\nSDW 2025 expands to four Design Districts: Bras Basah.Bugis\, Marina\, Orchard\, and newcomer Singapore Science Park. Each district interprets Nation by Design through immersive experiences. \n\nSingapore Science Park Design District – Curated by OuterEdit with CapitaLand Development\, the district debuts with the theme REINVENTION. Global leaders like DENSO\, KONE\, and Merck collaborate with design studios such as Green House and Tusitala. Together\, they transform the Geneo precinct into a living lab of installations exploring urban planning\, healthcare\, material science\, and sustainability.\n\nOuterEdit Team. Photo courtesy of OuterEdit \n\nMarina Design District – Curated by Randy Chan of Zarch Collaboratives\, the district focuses on Design for Care. Highlights include an inclusive indoor playground for neurodivergent children at Marina Square\, a pavilion at Millenia Walk built from iconic Unica Plastic Stools\, and installations across Marina Square\, Millenia Walk\, South Beach\, and Suntec City.\n\n \n\nOrchard Design District – The Somerset Belt and *SCAPE rally youth voices under the concept Open Design Dialogue (ODD). A central pavilion\, developed with Nous Nous\, This Humid House\, and Insert Coin\, hosts discussions and installations. Visitors can also explore curated trails and brand collaborations with Beyond The Vines\, In Good Company\, MUJI\, and Moleskine.\n\n \nSingapore Design Week 2025: Signature Programmes\nSDW’s core pillars – Design Futures\, Design Marketplace\, and Design Impact—return with signature programmes that drive bold thinking and showcase Singapore design leadership. \n\nDesign Futures Forum (17 September\, Victoria Theatre) – Co-curated by Aric Chen (Zaha Hadid Foundation) and Ong Ker-Shing (Lekker Architects)\, the forum explores Braving Complexities\, discussing design’s role in addressing sustainability\, emerging technologies\, and care. A refreshed format integrates F&B activations curated by OuterEdit.\nFIND – Design Fair Asia (11-13 September\, Marina Bay Sands) – Now in its fourth edition\, FIND unites over 300 international brands and country pavilions. Returning showcases include Singapore\, Italy\, Thailand\, Indonesia\, and the Czech Republic\, while Hong Kong and France debut this year. The FIND Global Summit gathers over 60 thought leaders from architecture\, design\, and hospitality.\n\nCelebrating a Nation Built by Design\nSingapore Design Week 2025 invites locals and visitors to experience how Singapore design has shaped the nation over 60 years. Through exhibitions\, forums\, and district-wide activations\, the festival affirms design’s enduring role in nation-building and its power to reimagine the future. \nWhy visit\n\nCelebrate 60 Years of Singapore – Experience how design shaped the nation’s journey under the festival theme Nation by Design.\nBold New Commissions – Discover thought-provoking exhibitions like the Unnatural History Museum of Singapore and The Sausage of the Future: Singapore Edition.\nFour Vibrant Design Districts – Explore immersive experiences across Bras Basah.Bugis\, Marina\, Orchard\, and the new Singapore Science Park Design District.\nGlobal and Local Collaborations – See cutting-edge projects from international leaders (DENSO\, KONE\, Merck) alongside Singapore design studios and creative partners.\nDesign for Everyone – From inclusive playgrounds for neurodivergent children to youth-driven Open Design Dialogue\, the festival embraces people of all ages and communities.\nSignature Events – Engage with leading voices at the Design Futures Forum and discover over 300 brands at FIND – Design Fair Asia.\nImmersive City-Wide Celebration – Across 11 days\, the city transforms into a living showcase of creativity\, innovation\, and the future of Singapore design.\n\nSingapore Design Week\, Singapore\, September 11-21\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: 4 Districts\, over 50 events\nDistricts: Bras Basah.Bugis\, Marina\, Orchard\, and Singapore Science Park\nFree admission upon registration (most events)\nVisit sdw.singaporedesign.org for info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/singapore-design-week-2025/ LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore\, 178957\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Design Festivals,Design Weeks & Weekends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mortadella-with-vegetables.-Photo-by-Emile-Barret.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;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;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20250810T204229Z CREATED:20250805T164048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T204229Z UID:6047-1757721600-1758499199@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:London Design Festival & Week 2025 DESCRIPTION:London Design Festival announces its 23rd edition\, which takes place from 13 – 21 September\, 2025. This year\, it reinforces London’s role as the global design capital\, while exploring how design tackles urgent contemporary challenges. The Mayor of London returns as the Festival’s Principal Supporter for 2025. \nNew graphic identity by Pentagram \nInstallations will reimagine history and test new sustainable materials: these works show how design balances global urgency with creative potential. The programme includes digital collaboration\, adaptive reuse of architecture\, and partnerships across generations. Together\, they confirm London as a testing ground for the future of design. \nKey festival hubs\nThe 2025 edition will feature key activity hubs for visitors. The V&A remains a major partner\, hosting curated exhibitions and installations. The Design Museum will stage large exhibitions and displays. A new venue\, Space House – an iconic modernist landmark – joins the programme\, hosting Material Matters. \nCitywide Programming\nDesign Districts will spotlight creative neighbourhoods across London. The Global Design Forum returns\, bringing together global leaders for talks on urgent design challenges. \nThe London Design Medals\, that recognise excellence among established and emerging talent\, will honour four figures; Fortnum & Mason continues as Supporting Partner of the London Design Medals\, and the winners will be announced in September. \nBloomberg Philanthropies supports the 2025 Festival\, and Bloomberg Connects returns as the official digital guide. This free mobile app will offer exclusive content\, expert commentary\, video highlights\, and curated city routes. \nAs one of the world’s leading design events\, the Festival champions both new and established designers\, and fosters global collaboration and innovation. In 2025\, London Design Festival will boost its partnership programme to better support the design industry. It will create more opportunities for showcasing work and reaching new audiences. \nLandmark Projects at London Design Week 2025\nWhat Nelson Sees by Paul Cocksedge\nThis major installation takes over Trafalgar Square: designer Paul Cocksedge invites the public to see London from Admiral Nelson’s point of view; visitors will look out across the city through sculptural viewing tubes. The structure uses intersecting lines that create telescopic portals. The experience starts with a view of present-day London\, it then rewinds through centuries of history before projecting possible future cityscapes. \nBeacon by Lee Broom\nSupported and produced by Brokis and Materials Assemble\, Beacon is a monumental public artwork by Lee Broom. It stands at an iconic riverside site and draws inspiration from local architecture and history. Made with upcycled glass and fused using a special technology\, Beacon reimagines classic streetlamps. Together\, they form a large sculptural chandelier. The installation can be broken down into reusable light fixtures. It offers beauty\, sustainability\, and accessibility for all. \nDiscover more on London Design Festival  \nBeacon by Lee Broom \nLDF at the V&A\nCarrie Chan and Kristian Volsing co-curate the V&A’s 2025 programme\, which explores design’s role in responding to crisis. Key works will examine natural resource extraction\, cultural heritage under threat\, geopolitical conflict\, and AI. \nInstallations feature work by Alicja Patanowska\, Jakkai Siributr\, and Ryunosuke Okazaki. Roo Dhissou\, the V&A Emerging Designer Commission recipient\, will also exhibit. The theme of care\, restoration\, and resilience runs throughout. \nJakkai Siributr\, installation There’s No Place. Photo Arina Matvee\, courtesy London Design Festival \nThe Design Museum\nThe Design Museum will present major exhibitions during the Festival. Blitz: The Club that Shaped the 80s revisits the club night that changed London’s creative scene\, influencing fashion\, music\, art\, and design. \nMore Than Human combines art and science to consider a post-human design future; it will include a symposium. PLATFORM highlights the work of Bethan Laura Wood and includes a live workshop. Visitors can also join an audio-described architecture tour of the museum. \nPLATFORM – Bethan Laura Wood 2025. Photo Jo Underhill for the Design Museum\, courtesy London Design Festival \nDesign Districts \nDesign Districts stretch across London. Each area reflects local creative identity and offers events within walkable distances. \nThere will be 10 Design Districts in 2025: \n\nBankside\nBrompton\nChelsea\nDalston to Stokey\nEC1\nFleet Street Quarter\nMayfair\nPark Royal\nShoreditch\nWilliam Morris Design Line\n\nDesign Fairs\nDesign Fairs are commercial highlights of the Festival. They bring together designers\, brands\, media\, buyers\, and design fans. These events showcase new products and set design trends. \nMaterial Matters at Space House\nMaterial Matters returns for its fourth edition on September 17 – 20\, 2025. Now held at Space House\, the event fills an entire floor with design content. \nThe fair will have three zones: \n\nKnowledge: A talks space\, café\, and competitions including Only Natural and the Wood Awards 2025. It also features an installation by PriestmanGoode.\nSpecification: Brands like 3M\, Filie Material\, and MycoWorks will present market-ready materials.\nExperimental: Designers such as Micaella Pedros\, Jacob Marks\, and Revive Innovations will push material limits.\n\nOther highlights include The Material Way\, ForEverydayLife\, and the In The Making exhibition by tp bennett and The Furniture Practice. Exhibitors include Arper\, Tarkett\, and Domus Tiles. \nDesign London Shoreditch\nDesign London Shoreditch debuts on September 16 – 18 September 2025. It features three curated exhibitions: \n\nDesign at Work (Protein Studios): Workplace innovation\nDesign Culture (Kachette): Design meets culture and sustainability\nHouse of ICON (Shoreditch Town Hall): Interior design from minimalist to maximalist\n\nExhibitors include 2LG Studio\, artist Ben Cullen Williams with Google DeepMind\, and British Council’s Ancient Futures. Brands include BAUX\, Dare Studio\, and Isomi. \nTalks are co-curated by Roddy Clarke. Moleskine will run creative workshops. The event takes place in the heart of the Shoreditch Design Triangle and will attract a global audience. \nDiscover more on Design London Shoreditch 2025  \nHouse of ICON\, Shoreditch Town Hall \nGlobal Design Forum\nGlobal Design Forum returns to the V&A in 2025\, with a curated talks series\, gathering leading voices in global design. The forum will tackle issues of accessibility\, inclusivity\, and sustainability.  \nGraphic Identity 2025 by Pentagram\nPentagram continues its partnership with the Festival\, creating the annual graphic identity since 2007. \nFor 2025\, the theme is connection and collaboration. The signature red-and-white colour palette remains. It gives the Festival a bold and recognisable look. Each year\, Pentagram evolves the concept to keep the design fresh and distinctive. \nNew graphic identity by Pentagram \nWhy visit\nThe London Design Festival is a wide-ranging project\, offering some specialized sector exhibitions and area-wide projects. The projects\, scattered throughout the city\, also involve the general public\, who are not very design savvy. It’s a chance to visit London\, and to see areas you might not usually go to. Or\, at any rate\, revisit buildings or areas you already know in a different guise. For the specialist audience of interior designers\, architects\, and designers\, the Festival is a chance to visit showrooms after hours\, see new product innovations\, and meet the renowned designers participating. In 2025\, it includes the first edition of Design London Shoreditch and Material Matters. The complete Guide is on the London Design Festival website. \nAll images are courtesy of London Design Festival \nLondon Design Festival\, September 13-21\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: over 400 events\, 350\,000 visitors\nThe Festival features many different locations\, in different areas and Design Districts\nVisit LondonDesignFestival.com for info \nBelow\, images from London Design Festival past editions  URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/london-design-festival-week-2025/ LOCATION:London\, London\, SW1\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/POSTER-WIDE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20250902T074008Z CREATED:20250902T074008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T074008Z UID:6185-1757894400-1759622399@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:SIDS Design Fest & Convention 2025 DESCRIPTION:The SIDFest\, an annual event organized by SIDS\, takes place from 15 September to 4 October 2025 \nThis year’s festival\, titled Design in Dialogue: The Collaborative Convergence\, highlights the many-layered conversations shaping the next chapter of interior design. As the field expands past pure aesthetics into areas such as business growth\, digital transformation\, legal awareness\, and well-being\, the 2025 theme emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary collaboration. \nThe event is a must for both design professionals and students\, featuring a vibrant line-up of talks and programmes hosted across Singapore. Attendees will gain direct access to leading voices in the industry\, offering expertise on current trends and urgent topics influencing the design landscape. \nDiscover Singapore Design Week 2025 \n \nSIDSFest 2025 Highlights\nThe SID Convention\, organized by the Society of Interior Designers\, Singapore (SIDS)\, is an annual flagship conference that attracts numerous delegates interested in spatial and interior design. Held in conjunction with SIDFest\, the convention serves as a premier platform for discussions on various topics related to interior design. \nSIDS Design Convention\, 17 September 2025\, 1 pm – 5 pm\nThe Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium & Foyer\, National Gallery Singapore\nTopic: Global Expansion Strategies for Design Businesses\n\nWith Singapore’s design sector reaching maturity\, many firms are seeking opportunities beyond national borders. This convention convenes leaders from prominent international practices to share strategies for scaling globally. Topics include branding for diverse markets\, navigating cultural nuances\, and implementing operational models that enable sustainable growth. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on expanding internationally while maintaining a strong design identity. The session is designed to equip local studios with the knowledge\, confidence\, and networks to succeed abroad. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nClint Nagata\, Founder and Creative Partner\, BLINK Design Group\nTulsi Grover\, Founder\, re.vorG\nSabine Beck\, Partner\, Hirsch Bedner Associates\nAndy Fisher\, Managing Director\, Andy Fisher Workshop Pte Ltd\n\nSIDFest 2025 Symposium I\, 19 September 2025\, 2 pm – 6pm\nLixil Experience Centre\, Level 3\nTopic: Smart Interiors: Embracing Digital Innovation in Spatial Design\n\nSmart technology is reshaping our relationship with space—at home\, at work\, and in shared environments. This symposium explores how designers can weave in systems such as intelligent lighting\, climate controls\, automation\, and AI-driven features. Experts from technology and design will present real-world case studies and practical challenges\, offering new perspectives on creating responsive\, connected\, and adaptive spaces. The session will inspire designers to rethink spatial design for an increasingly digital age. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nLucas Lee Wei Sheng\, Director\, Son&Bear Pte Ltd\nDerrick Lam\, Territorial Sales Manager\, Lutron\n\nSIDFest 2025 Symposium II\, 22 September 2025\, 2 pm – 6.30 pm\nDaikin\, Level 2 Auditorium\nTopic: Designing for Well-being: Health and Wellness in Interior Spaces \nInterior design is now widely acknowledged as a catalyst for human well-being. This symposium investigates how choices in space planning\, material use\, lighting\, and environmental factors can nurture mental\, emotional\, and physical health. Speakers will highlight approaches such as biophilic design\, sensory engagement\, and inclusive solutions\, with applications spanning homes\, healthcare\, and public spaces. The session also examines frameworks and standards shaping wellness-centered design\, helping practitioners craft environments that uplift quality of life. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nNikki Hunt\, Principal and Founder\, Design Intervention Pte Ltd\nBenjamin Chua\, Chief Executive Officer\, Speco\nKenneth Yeo\, Specialist (Healthcare Design)\, Nanyang Polytechnic\nLawrence Lim\, Manager\, Marketing & Sales\, Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore) Pte Ltd\n\nSIDFest 2025 Symposium III\, 24 September 2025\, 2 pm – 6pm\nAdmira Showroom\, The Library\nTopic: The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Interior Design Practice\nRapid technological advances are redefining how designers ideate\, collaborate\, and deliver projects. This symposium spotlights tools such as real-time rendering\, generative AI\, and cloud-based platforms\, showing their influence on creative workflows and client engagement. Industry leaders will explore both opportunities and challenges—ranging from efficiency and innovation to ethics and practice management. Attendees will gain clarity on how to remain adaptable and forward-looking in a constantly evolving digital landscape. \nSpeaker Line-up \n\nShi Ruxin\, Business Advisor\, Xintesys Connect Pte Ltd\nTeddy Zhuang Ziheng\, Co-Founder\, Xintesys Connect Pte Ltd\nRajesh Patil\, Head of Territory and Channel Sales\, Digital Media\, Southeast Asia\, Adobe\nPratibha Verma\, Digital Transformation Manager\, BIMAGE Consulting\nJake Tan\, Director\, Admira Pte Ltd\n\nSIDFest 2025\nFor full details on ticketing and speaker updates\nVisit SIDFest.sg   URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/sids-design-fest-convention-2025/ LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore\, 178957\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Design Summit & Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sid-design-fest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T160000 DTSTAMP:20250810T203625Z CREATED:20250728T183431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T203625Z UID:6020-1758016800-1758211200@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Design London Shoreditch DESCRIPTION:Debuting in East London’s vibrant creative hub\, the first edition of Design London Shoreditch introduces three dynamic exhibition zones: Design at Work\, Design Culture\, and House of ICON. This exciting new event on the design calendar aims to be a lively center for innovation\, spotlighting cutting-edge trends across commercial\, hospitality\, and residential sectors.\nDesign London Shoreditch takes place September 16-18\, 2025 \nDesign Culture – Kachette arches\, Old Street \nLocated in the heart of the Shoreditch Design Triangle\, the event is set to attract a global audience of architects\, designers\, and creatives. Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking talks (co-curated by journalist Roddy Clarke)\, immersive installations\, brand experiences\, and a compelling mix of emerging talent and established names. Design London Shoreditch is on track to become a must-visit destination during the London Design Festival. \nShoreditch Design Triangle\nShoreditch Design Triangle is a cultural event celebrating East London’s creative industries\, this year in its 17th edition. Launched in 2008\, it brings together designers\, companies\, and institutions to showcase their work – especially during the London Design Festival\, but also at other key times like Christmas and Easter. \nFor the first time\, Shoreditch will host three major\, industry-focused showcases as part of the festival. Design London Shoreditch (16-18 September) will take over Shoreditch Town Hall\, the Kachette arches on Old Street\, and Protein Studios on New Inn Yard. These landmark venues will be complemented by a rich programme of showroom exhibitions and one-off events\, featuring over forty participants throughout the district. \nNew for this edition: \n\nFor the first time\, the festival will include three major industry-focused showcases:\nDesign London Shoreditch (16–18 September)\nKey venues: Shoreditch Town Hall\, the Kachette arches (Old Street)\, and Protein Studios (New Inn Yard)\nOver 40 participants across showroom exhibitions and unique events\n\nDiscover London Design Festival 2024 \nHouse of ICON – Shoreditch Town Hall Assembly \nWhat to expect: \n\nA rich mix of product launches\, curated exhibitions\, experimental installations\, workshops\, talks\, tours\, and culinary experiences\nContributions from both established brands and emerging designers\nOver 100 unique events across the district\n\nThemes & atmosphere: \n\nCelebrates originality\, innovation\, and community\nFeatures everything from furniture and fashion to books\, bikes\, chocolate\, and video installations\nShoreditch’s vibrant\, creative character is central -best explored on foot or by bike.\n\nExhibitors: Isomi \nThree exhibition venues\n1. Design at Work by OnOffice \nProtein Studios Shoreditch\, 31 New Inn Yard\, EC2A 3EY\nExplore how thoughtful design transforms the modern office. At Design at Work\, top global brands and rising talent showcase ideas and products that enhance well-being\, productivity\, and comfort in workspaces. This space within Design London Shoreditch focuses on the future of workplace design. \n2. Design Culture \nKachette\, 347 Old St\, EC1V 9LP\nAt Kachette\, Design Culture explores the influence of culture on design. Curated works from independent designers\, artists\, and graduates from Kingston University highlight the power of design to shape space. The exhibition showcases everything from statement pieces to finely crafted products—each rooted in cultural identity. \n3. House of ICON \nShoreditch Town Hall\, 380 Old St\, EC1V 9LT\nTaking over the iconic Shoreditch Town Hall\, House of ICON celebrates interior design in all its forms. From minimalist Scandinavian lines to bold\, eclectic expressions\, brands reimagine historic rooms with standout furniture\, lighting\, textiles\, and accessories. It’s a highlight of Design London Shoreditch\, merging history with cutting-edge design. \nExhibitors: LaErre \nInstallations and collaborations\nAcross all three venues\, Design London Shoreditch hosts boundary-pushing installations and creative collaborations: \n\n2LG Studio – “You Can Sit With Us” (House of ICON): Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead create an inclusive salon spotlighting queer designers. The space encourages connection\, conversation\, and tarot readings. 2LG also curates the talks space and an open mic night for designers.\nBen Cullen Williams – “Self Portrait”: A groundbreaking AI-driven collaboration with Google DeepMind and Google Arts & Culture Lab. The installation reflects self-portraiture through machine learning\, trained on Williams’ own photography.\nISOLA (House of ICON): A global community of designers\, studios\, and creators showcases their latest work in this collective exhibition.\nBritish Council – “Ancient Futures” (Design Culture): This initiative explores ancestral knowledge\, ecological practices\, and sustainable futures through cultural exchange and artistic collaboration.\nRoyal College of Art – MA Design Products Showcase: Graduates present innovative projects across design disciplines\, including furniture\, objects\, materials\, interaction\, and narrative work—each offering a fresh view on contemporary challenges.\nLois O’Hara Bar Installation (House of ICON): Known for her colorful curves\, O’Hara designs a social space that invites guests to connect over drinks and creative energy.\nMoleskine Workshops (Design Culture): Hands-on workshops celebrate the art of handwriting and drawing. Visitors co-create in a space designed to inspire self-expression and creativity.\nDesign Discussions with Roddy Clarke: The talks programme\, co-curated by Clarke\, brings together bold thinkers and creatives to explore the evolving world of design. These sessions will be at the heart of Design London Shoreditch this September.\n\nWhy visit\nDesign London Shoreditch is a new design event in East London’s Shoreditch area\, debuting as part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle during the London Design Festival. It introduces three major exhibition zones: Design at Work\, Design Culture\, and House of ICON\, offering a mix of design-focused showcases\, product launches\, curated exhibitions\, and installations. The event takes place across key venues like Shoreditch Town Hall\, Protein Studios\, and Kachette arches. Visitors can explore innovative designs in workspaces\, culture\, and interiors\, while experiencing immersive installations\, talks\, and workshops. The festival celebrates both established designers and emerging talent\, with over 100 unique events and contributions from global brands\, creative studios\, and students. \nDesign London Shoreditch\, London\, September 16-18\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: 3 venues\, over 100 brands\nProtein Studios Shoreditch\, Kachette arches\, Shoreditch Town Hall\nFree admission upon registration \nVisit Designlondon.co.uk for info URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/design-london-shoreditch/ LOCATION:Shoreditch\, London\, E2 8DA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Design & Furniture Trade Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/design-shoreditch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTSTAMP:20250926T122835Z CREATED:20250926T121411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T122835Z UID:6224-1759104000-1759708799@designweekguide.com SUMMARY:Tallinn Design Festival: 20 years of "Design for All" DESCRIPTION:The Tallinn Design Festival (TDF)\, the largest design festival in the region\, marks its 20th anniversary in 2025 with a wide-ranging program under the slogan “Design for All”. Over the years\, the festival has become an essential platform for design professionals\, enthusiasts\, students\, and communities\, while continually emphasizing accessibility\, inclusivity\, and human-centered thinking. \nThe festival is built on four core pillars: talks and exhibitions that highlight success stories for both experts and the general public; community-focused events that bring people together through design; a diverse and ever-growing satellite program; and design commerce\, where creativity meets entrepreneurship. Recognized internationally\, the festival has received the EFFE quality label from the European Festivals Association.\nThe next edition takes place September 29-October 5\, 2025\n \nDiscover Gdynia Design Days  \nTallinn Design Festival 2024. Photo Kaie Kiil \nTallinn Krulli Quarter: design festival hub\nFor its anniversary edition\, Tallinn Design Festival once again places strong emphasis on context and venue. The festival hub will be the Krulli Quarter\, where historic industrial architecture meets contemporary creativity. For the third year running\, events will unfold in the atmospheric setting of the quarter’s metal plant\, creating a dynamic backdrop for design discussions\, exhibitions\, and performances. \nAcross the course of a single week\, nearly 100 diverse events will explore how design can enrich everyday life and foster a world where empathy\, care\, and inclusivity are the norm rather than the exception. The mission of TDF is to make design less abstract and more approachable—something everyone can understand\, access\, and engage with. \nDiscover Taiwan Design Expo 2024 \nTallinn Design Festival 2024. Photo Kevin Loigu \nInclusive design: a central theme\nA central theme of the 2025 program is inclusive design\, which acknowledges that every individual’s unique needs\, experiences\, and circumstances matter. This perspective invites participants to reflect on how factors such as size\, shape\, age\, gender\, sexuality\, ethnicity\, education\, income\, culture\, customs\, or diet influence the ways we navigate the world. It further challenges designers to ensure that these differences are thoughtfully integrated into the products\, spaces\, and services we create. \nThe international conference: Celebrating Diversity\, Creating Equality\nThe highlight of this edition is the international conference “Design for All: Celebrating Diversity\, Creating Equality.” This landmark event brings together world-renowned experts and accessibility advocates\, including Patricia Moore (USA)\, Rama Gheerawo (UK)\, Jakob Rosin (Estonia)\, Cameron Sinclair (USA)\, and other leading specialists from the USA\, Norway\, Belgium\, Italy\, Poland\, Denmark\, and Estonia. The conference is organised in cooperation with EIDD – Design For All Europe and the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People. \nIn Estonia\, the conversation around inclusive design is particularly urgent. With a rapidly ageing population and shifting demographics\, there is a growing need for innovative and thoughtful design solutions that work for all citizens. \nDiscover Paris Design Week 2025 \nTallinn Design Festival 2024. Photo _Laura_Palling \nDesign schools and emerging talents\nThe Design Schools program will feature participants from Estonia\, Poland\, and Hungary\, alongside the Global Creative Graduate Showcase by Arts Thread—the world’s leading digital platform for emerging designers. Arts Thread serves as a launchpad for design students and graduates\, enabling them to present their portfolios and connect directly with industry professionals. Another key highlight is the International Haapsalu Graphic Design Festival\, which will present some of the year’s most outstanding poster designs. \nA Festival week rich in events\nAlongside exhibitions and talks\, TDF 2025 will host a wide-ranging program of social\, educational\, and networking events\, including: \n\nThe Anniversary Opening Party featuring a fashion show by Reet Aus\nDesign Talks on creative leadership with Rama Gheerawo and Patricia Moore\nDOM Sustainable Fashion Show\, spotlighting Estonia’s leading eco-conscious brands\nPechaKucha Night\, with keynote talks from speakers based in Singapore and Sri Lanka\nInteractive Workshops for all ages\, such as Memory Map of Eastern Europe and Anthony Luciano’s Sip & Stitch handbag workshops\nA curated Light Installation Area\, with contributions from Klub Silencio and the Krulli Chapel\nLandscape Architects’ Bike Tour through the city\nThe ever-popular KidZone\, offering creative workshops for children and young people\nA Charity Design Auction\, with the main item contributed by Yrjö Kukkapuro\nINTERIOR+\, an exhibition showcasing the latest in interior and landscape design\, in collaboration with Estonian landscape architects\nThe lively Design Street Market\, a weekend marketplace where designers and makers present and sell their newest works\nFestival Party “Jazz for All”\, presented in cooperation with the Jazzkaar festival\nClose to 20 satellite venues across Tallinn\, each hosting design-related happenings\n\nTwo decades of design that matters\nSince its founding in 2006\, the Tallinn Design Festival has grown into a significant international event that connects creatives\, businesses\, educators\, and communities. Its focus is not only on aesthetic innovation but also on design’s power to inspire collaboration\, solve problems\, and make life better for everyone. \nIn 2025\, the festival celebrates 20 years of impact\, underscoring that design should be accessible\, inclusive\, and relevant to all. At its heart\, TDF continues to ask how design can enrich lives\, foster empathy\, and help build a future where human-centered thinking is universal. \nWhy visit \n\nCelebrate 20 Years of Design\nJoin the region’s leading design event as it marks two decades under the theme “Design for All.”\nEngage with Global Experts\nLearn from world-renowned voices such as Patricia Moore\, Rama Gheerawo\, Jakob Rosin\, and Cameron Sinclair\, alongside accessibility specialists from across Europe and the USA\nExperience Inclusive Design Firsthand\nDiscover how design can address diverse human needs and create products\, spaces\, and services that work for everyone\nSpotlight on Emerging Talent\nExplore fresh perspectives from design schools in Estonia\, Poland\, Hungary\, and the Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Showcase\nUnique Venues & Citywide Program\nImmerse yourself in the creative atmosphere of Krulli Quarter\, with nearly 100 events across Tallinn and close to 20 satellite venues\nDynamic Events & Networking\nFrom fashion shows and exhibitions to workshops\, light installations\, and markets\, TDF offers opportunities to connect\, learn\, and exchange ideas\nDesign with Purpose\nSupport a festival that champions empathy\, inclusivity\, and design as a driver of social change\n\nTallinn Design Festival\, September 29 – October 5\, 2025\nFor professionals and general public\nSize: one main venue\, Krulli Quarter\, plus 20 satellite events\, over 100 brands and designers\nAround 10\,000 visitors\nFree admission upon registration \nVisit Disainio.ee for info \nSome images from the past edition  URL:https://designweekguide.com/event/tallinn-design-festival-design-for-all/ LOCATION:Krulli Quarter\, Volta tn 1C\, Tallinn\, 10412\, Estonia CATEGORIES:Design Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://designweekguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/220920_DO22_melu_KevinLoigu-3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR