Design Shanghai runs through 22nd
Design Shanghai is on now (March 19–22), showcasing Asia’s contemporary design scene and positioning the city as a global design business hub. Expect product debuts, curated installations and a window into Shanghai’s design export ambitions. (wallpaper.com)
Organisers say more than 500 brands from over 20 countries are showing work across four core sectors: Furniture & Lighting; Kitchen, Bathroom & Systems Design; New Materials & Applications; and Living & Lifestyle. (designshanghai.com) The 13th edition has returned to the Shanghai Exhibition Centre — its original venue — after a six‑year absence, a move organisers frame as a “renewed journey” for the fair. (designshanghai.com) The public programme includes the KOHLER · Design Shanghai Global Design Conference and a CMF Conference focused on the theme VITALITY, alongside curated platforms titled TALENTS, Made in JDZ, Beyond Craft, Collectible Design & Art and Materials First. (designshanghai.com) An expanded Design in the City strand runs roughly March 5–22 across about 100 locations in Shanghai, linking the exhibition to museums, galleries and retail pop‑ups across the city. (d5mag.com) Press materials list Chinese exhibitors such as SHANG XIA, the lighting‑technology group LEEDARSON, and material‑driven studios PUSU and FNJI among this year’s roster. (d5mag.com) Exhibitor bookings and ticketing are handled through the show’s official portals, with the event produced by Clarion Events’ Design Shanghai team. (futuristarchitecture.com) Organisers point to last year’s attendance — reported at more than 76,000 visitors — as part of the fair’s expanding trade and international reach. (designpressroom.com)
