Design Shanghai 2025 returns from June 4–7 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center with a theme of Design for Humanity, showcasing over 600 designs and expecting 80,000 design professionals.
The fair features renowned studios like Heatherwick Studio, Zaha Hadid Architects, and Snhetta discussing how design can enhance human movements and wellbeing.
Organized by Clarion Events, Design Shanghai has evolved into a global design dialogue hub, spotlighting international designs and Chinese creativity for over 12 years.
The event showcases furniture, lighting, kitchen, bathroom designs, new materials, and living & lifestyle designs from global brands like Vitra, Formitalia, and LAUFEN.
Design Shanghai Collectible Design & Art debuts, featuring unique objects and art installations that blend artistry with design and emphasize meaningful craftsmanship.
Talent showcases young designers exploring global tensions through materials and forms, while neooold explores Chinese crafts and heritage in the fair's fifth edition.
Re:Materialize and Materials First present material-driven designs by various brands, pushing boundaries and proposing innovative solutions to global challenges.
The fair hosts speaker series including the Global Design Conference, CMF Conference, and Design for Wellbeing Conference, focusing on design impact and ethical considerations.
Design Shanghai 2025 offers a platform for designers, collectors, and observers to engage with design as a means for better living and societal connections, exploring the future of design.
Exhibitions are not only visually appealing but also delve into the ethical and social aspects of design, reaffirming the importance of design in shaping a sustainable future.