October 2023

WRLDCTY 2023

2-4 OctOctober 2023, New York City, USA

Urban forum WRLDCTY 2023 takes place at the Times Center in New York City, hosting a series of talks, roundtable discussions, lab-based workshops, networking opportunities and tours. More

Designblok 2023

4-8 OctOctober 2023, Prague, Czech Republic

Prague design festival Designblok returns for its 25th anniversary, following the theme Journey. More

The Mindcraft Project 2023

5 Oct5 October 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark

The Mindcraft Project 2023 is an exhibition showcasing explorative design from 10 Danish designers and makers, curated by Sara Martinsen. More

Designing Peace

7 Oct 20237 October 2023 - 4 Feb 20244 February 2024, San Francisco, USA

San Francisco's Museum of Craft and Design hosts the Designing Peace exhibition, exploring how design can help create social, environmental and economic peace. More

Workspace Design Show Amsterdam 2023

11-12 OctOctober 2023, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Trade show Workspace Design Show takes place for the first time in Amsterdam in 2023 with an exhibition and talks programme. More

The Future of Work Sydney

12 Oct12 October 2023, Sydney, Australia

Online architecture and design community platform CO-architecture hosts The Future of Work Sydney, a roundtable exploring the future of work for architecture and design professionals. More

Future Cities Laboratory Global Conference

12-13 OctOctober 2023, Zürich, Switzerland

The Future Cities Laboratory Global Conference combines the expertise of ETH Zurich and the Singapore universities to examine the effects of urbanisation. More

NYCxDesign's Design Pavilion

12-22 OctOctober 2023, New York City, USA

NYCxDESIGN presents the 2023 edition of its annual Design Pavilion, comprising two built installations and a projection of digital art. More

Barcelona Design Week 2023: Design for Human Future

16-28 OctOctober 2023, Barcelona, Spain

Returning for its 18th edition, this year's Barcelona Design Week hosts a series of events centred on the theme Design for Human Future. More

Design Miami/Paris 2023

18-22 OctOctober 2023, Paris, France

Design fair Design Miami hosts its first event in Paris, presenting 25 American and European galleries. More

Concave Summit 2023

18 Oct18 October 2023, London, UK

Concave Summit 2023 explores themes of sustainability, technology, culture and community through talks and masterclasses. More

Stirling Prize 2023 Ceremony

19 Oct19 October 2023, Manchester, UK

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) hosts the awards ceremony for its Stirling Prize 2023 in Manchester, UK. More

Design Nation 2023

19-20 OctOctober 2023, Kortrijk, Belgium

Design Nation is a new trade show that takes place in Kortrijk, Belgium, exploring new product releases and trends in the contract and project design industries. More

Designart Tokyo 2023

20-29 OctOctober 2023, Tokyo, Japan

One of Japan's largest art and design festivals, Designart Tokyo returns to Tokyo, Japan, for its 2023 edition. More

Dublin Open 2023

24 Oct24 October 2023, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Dublin Open 2023 is the sixth edition of the exhibition, showcasing 30 contract furnishing suppliers from the UK and Ireland. More

Seoul Design 2023

24 Oct24 October - 2 Nov2 November 2023, Seoul, South Korea

Design festival Seoul Design returns to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) for 2023, exploring the theme of Valuable Life. More

Architect@Work Stuttgart

25-26 OctOctober 2023, Stuttgart, Germany

Architecture and design trade show Architect@Work hosts talks and displays structural products at its Stuttgart venue in Germany. More

Public Lecture Series The Good Life

OctOctober - DecDecember 2023, Online, Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) puts on a series of lectures that aim to examine how architecture can improve people's quality of life. More

Ongoing:

The Radical City inc.

10 Dec 202210 December 2022 - 8 Dec 20238 December 2023, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Radical City inc. is an exhibition hosted at the Transnatural gallery in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, exploring a city that connects people, architecture and nature. More

Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth

18 Mar18 March - 1 Oct1 October 2023, Bakewell, UK

Stately home Chatsworth House presents the Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth exhibition, showcasing the work of 16 artists and designers. More

Plant Fever

29 Apr29 April - 31 Oct31 October 2023, Dresden, Germany

Plant Fever is an exhibition hosted at Pillnitz Palace exploring the relationship between nature and people. More

Time Space Existence 2023

20 May20 May - 26 Nov26 November 2023, Venice, Italy

The European Cultural Centre hosts its sixth architecture biennial exhibition titled Time Space Existence. More

A Fragile Correspondence – Scotland + Venice

20 May20 May - 26 Nov26 November 2023, Venice, Italy

A Fragile Correspondence – Scotland + Venice is an exhibition exploring culture and language relating to Scottish landscapes to comment on climate change. More

Small Spaces in the City: Rethinking Inside the Box

8 Sep 20238 September 2023 - 27 Jan 202427 January 2024, London, UK

Bathroom manufactuer Roca hosts a trio of events during London Design Festival that explore and celebrate the tiny home phenomenon. More

Scenes from the Synaptic Gap

14 Sep14 September - 10 Nov10 November 2023, New York City, USA

American artist Rodger Stevens hosts an exhibition in New York City, showcasing a collection of handmade wire sculptures. More

Singapore Design Week 2023

21 Sep21 September - 1 Oct1 October 2023, Singapore

Singapore Design Week returns in 2023, exploring three key aspects of design: Design Futures, Design Marketplace and Design Impact. More

Vienna Design Week 2023

22 Sep22 September - 1 Oct1 October 2023, Vienna, Austria

Vienna Design Week returns in 2023 for its 17th edition, with a 10-day programme of around 200 events. More

November 2023

Tomorrow. Building World Congress 2023

7-9 NovNovember 2023, Barcelona, Spain

Tomorrow. Building World Congress 2023 takes place in Barcelona with a series of talks addressing sustainable buildings and infrastructure. More

Tomorrow. Mobility World Congress 2023

7-9 NovNovember 2023, Barcelona, Spain

Tomorrow. Mobility World Congress 2023 focuses on urban mobility, exploring ways to make transport in cities more advanced and sustainable. More

Smart City Expo World Congress 2023

7-9 NovNovember 2023, Barcelona, Spain

Smart City Expo World Congress returns to Barcelona for 2023 to explore what the future of cities looks like. More

LiGHT 23

21-22 NovNovember 2023, London, UK

Lighting trade show LiGHT 23 hosts its second edition, showcasing products by more than 120 architectural and decorative lighting brands. More

Sustainable Design Summit 2023

28 Nov28 November 2023, London, UK

The Sustainable Design Summit returns to London, this year taking place at the Museum of London Docklands. More

Business of Design Week 2023 Summit 

29 Nov29 November - 1 Dec1 December 2023, Hong Kong

The Business of Design Week Summit event returns for its 2023 edition, combining talks from experts in design, branding and innovation. More

Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe 2023

29-30 NovNovember 2023, London, UK

ExCel London once again hosts Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe, a trade show inviting over 200 brands, design studios and professionals from the cruise industry. More

Ongoing:

The Radical City inc.

10 Dec 202210 December 2022 - 8 Dec 20238 December 2023, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Radical City inc. is an exhibition hosted at the Transnatural gallery in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, exploring a city that connects people, architecture and nature. More

Time Space Existence 2023

20 May20 May - 26 Nov26 November 2023, Venice, Italy

The European Cultural Centre hosts its sixth architecture biennial exhibition titled Time Space Existence. More

A Fragile Correspondence – Scotland + Venice

20 May20 May - 26 Nov26 November 2023, Venice, Italy

A Fragile Correspondence – Scotland + Venice is an exhibition exploring culture and language relating to Scottish landscapes to comment on climate change. More

Small Spaces in the City: Rethinking Inside the Box

8 Sep 20238 September 2023 - 27 Jan 202427 January 2024, London, UK

Bathroom manufactuer Roca hosts a trio of events during London Design Festival that explore and celebrate the tiny home phenomenon. More

Scenes from the Synaptic Gap

14 Sep14 September - 10 Nov10 November 2023, New York City, USA

American artist Rodger Stevens hosts an exhibition in New York City, showcasing a collection of handmade wire sculptures. More

Designing Peace

7 Oct 20237 October 2023 - 4 Feb 20244 February 2024, San Francisco, USA

San Francisco's Museum of Craft and Design hosts the Designing Peace exhibition, exploring how design can help create social, environmental and economic peace. More

Seoul Design 2023

24 Oct24 October - 2 Nov2 November 2023, Seoul, South Korea

Design festival Seoul Design returns to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) for 2023, exploring the theme of Valuable Life. More

Public Lecture Series The Good Life

OctOctober - DecDecember 2023, Online, Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) puts on a series of lectures that aim to examine how architecture can improve people's quality of life. More

Ongoing for December 2023

The Radical City inc.

10 Dec 202210 December 2022 - 8 Dec 20238 December 2023, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Radical City inc. is an exhibition hosted at the Transnatural gallery in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, exploring a city that connects people, architecture and nature. More

Small Spaces in the City: Rethinking Inside the Box

8 Sep 20238 September 2023 - 27 Jan 202427 January 2024, London, UK

Bathroom manufactuer Roca hosts a trio of events during London Design Festival that explore and celebrate the tiny home phenomenon. More

Designing Peace

7 Oct 20237 October 2023 - 4 Feb 20244 February 2024, San Francisco, USA

San Francisco's Museum of Craft and Design hosts the Designing Peace exhibition, exploring how design can help create social, environmental and economic peace. More

Public Lecture Series The Good Life

OctOctober - DecDecember 2023, Online, Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) puts on a series of lectures that aim to examine how architecture can improve people's quality of life. More

Business of Design Week 2023 Summit 

29 Nov29 November - 1 Dec1 December 2023, Hong Kong

The Business of Design Week Summit event returns for its 2023 edition, combining talks from experts in design, branding and innovation. More

January 2024

Ongoing:

Small Spaces in the City: Rethinking Inside the Box

8 Sep 20238 September 2023 - 27 Jan 202427 January 2024, London, UK

Bathroom manufactuer Roca hosts a trio of events during London Design Festival that explore and celebrate the tiny home phenomenon. More

Designing Peace

7 Oct 20237 October 2023 - 4 Feb 20244 February 2024, San Francisco, USA

San Francisco's Museum of Craft and Design hosts the Designing Peace exhibition, exploring how design can help create social, environmental and economic peace. More

February 2024

Ongoing:

Designing Peace

7 Oct 20237 October 2023 - 4 Feb 20244 February 2024, San Francisco, USA

San Francisco's Museum of Craft and Design hosts the Designing Peace exhibition, exploring how design can help create social, environmental and economic peace. More

March 2024

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September 2024

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