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ASIA'S LEADING INTERNATIONAL DESIGN EVENT

4-7 June 2025
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center

Design Shanghai

Design Shanghai is renowned as one of the world’s most prestigious international design events and Asia’s foremost design showcase. Continually pushing boundaries, it has played a pivotal role in shaping China’s dynamic design landscape.

Design Shanghai 2025 will debut a fresh new format, featuring four core sections: Furniture & Lighting, Kitchen, Bathroom & Systems Design, New Materials & Applications, and Living & Lifestyle. Together, these sections will spotlight over 600 expertly curated design pieces from more than 30 countries and regions, offering a glimpse into the latest trends and innovations in design.

The event will also present seven special curated features: TALENTS, Neooold, Re:Materialize, Made in JDZ, Beyond Craft Japan, Collectible Design & Art, and Materials First. Complementing these are three key forums—the Design Shanghai Global Design Conference, the Design for Wellbeing Conference, and the CMF Conference—where over 200 design visionaries will gather to share insights.

With more than 80,000 professional visitors expected, Design Shanghai promises an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the creativity and influence of world-class design.

 

4 Sections - Delivering a World of Design

Section 1: Furniture & Lighting

The Hub of Creative Furniture & Lighting Design Talent

The Furniture and Lighting Design Section celebrates the pinnacle of design excellence. This section serves as the premier destination for leading furniture and lighting creations, offering an unrivalled platform to unveil and showcase groundbreaking designs. 

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Section 2: Kitchen, Bathroom & Systems Design

Presenting the Highest-End Innovative Design Solutions

The Kitchen & Bathroom & Systems Design Section, where innovation meets luxury to redefine the essence of modern living. Nestled within this highly sought-after section lies a treasure trove of the most exquisite and innovative design solutions, meticulously curated to elevate the kitchen and bathroom experience to unparalleled heights. 

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Section 3: New Materials & Applications

The Materials and Applications Section Captures New Trends In the Industry and Showcases Innovative Materials And Applications Global Brands

Innovative material application has long been a pivotal concern within the design sphere. This platform aims to foster creative exploration and facilitate exchange, propelling the design industry towards a future of innovation.

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Section 4: Living & Lifestyle

Home for Interiors & Accessories

The Living & Lifestyle Section has emerged as the premier destination for the homewares, interiors, and accessories industry in China. This elegantly curated space is dedicated to living and lifestyle, bringing together top domestic and international brands, craftsmen, and artists.

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Future Design Discovery: The New Visual Identity of Design Shanghai 2025

Our new creative features a shape-shifting smart material, that ripples and flows with a vibrant energy. 

Representative of the new trends, evolving design-thinking and future materials that emerge at Design Shanghai, we see subtle forms beginning to break the surface, rising up and eventually revealing a renewed dragon, suspended in a coating of this pulsing liquid. 


Symbolic of a shared focus on the future of design, the overall direction of the liquid is constant, but the peaks and troughs in the waves highlight the unique energy and individual personalities that come together to present, learn and interact – establishing Design Shanghai as Asia’s leading destination for design.

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Features

Design Shanghai partners with leading design and creative studios, luxury fashion brands and influential media titles to create unique design experience for all the participants and visitors, including the trend forecasts, one-off installations, stand-out projects and exclusive networking events

Design Forum and Workshops

The most well-attended and comprehensive forum programmes in Asia

 

Design Shanghai, in partnership with renowned designers and brands from both domestic and international arenas, presents a robust series of design forums and workshops. This lineup includes the Design Shanghai Global Design Conference, CMF Conference, Design for Wellbeing Conference and Presentation Zone. 

These sessions are designed to bring together the advanced ideas of leading designers worldwide, offering a platform for insightful exploration of future trends through design thinking. This initiative reflects Design Shanghai's commitment to professional excellence, fostering a space where creativity, innovation, and sustainable practices are seamlessly integrated and shared with a global audience.

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