Events

Asia’s largest and leading international design event, Design Shanghai is breaking new ground and setting a precedent in Asia’s ever-growing design community. The highlighly anticipated event which draws on Shanghai’s unique art and cultural landscape celebrates its 8th year from 3rd – 6th June 2021, returning to the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.

Showcasing the best design brands and galleries from across the globe, Design Shanghai provides a unique and exciting platform to network and establish long-term business relations with Asia’s top architects, interior designers, property developers, retailers and private buyers. The 2021 edition is set to showcase more than 400 local and international brands from 30 countries and regions set across eight remarkable design sections.

Design Shanghai aims to explore how eastern and western design philosophies can work together synergistically across the halls: Contemporary, Classic & Luxury, Collectibles, Kitchen & Bathroom, Workplace, New Materials & Applications, Objects & Accessories, and Talents. An annual highlight is the inspirational design forum, with previous thought leaders including Philippe Starck, Tom Dixon and Kelly Hoppen to name a few. This year, a highlight not to be missed is the world-renowned talks programme, ‘The Kohler Exquisite x Design Shanghai Forum’ this year with global thought leaders including award-winning British architect, Thomas Heatherwick.