November 2012
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from Thursday September 27 2012 to Sunday November 11 2012 |
Ljubiana P : +386 (0)1 548 42 83 |
bio@mao.si www.bio.si |
| The Biennial of Design (known also by its Slovene acronym BIO) is one of the few major international design exhibitions that has a tradition of more than forty-eight years of presenting contemporary trends in international design. From the first biennial in 1964 to today, BIO has presented twenty-two exhibitions surveying the state of international design. The main exhibition of 23rd Biennial of Design has been conceived by the renowned curators Margo Konings and Margriet Vollenberg (Organisation in Design). The selection of works from 27 countries shows how modern technologies, digitalisation and globalisation, as well as nature and its resources influence designers and their creative work. However the exhibition does not only expose the new and up-to-date ideas of contemporary design production, but also opens up a daring and critical cross section of everything that contemporary design reflects and describes in this very moment. The BIO 23 exhibition display was designed by the well-known Dutch designer Joost van Bleiswijk. | ||
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from Saturday October 13 2012 to Wed. December 12 2012 |
ist.designbiennial@iksv.org istanbuldesignbiennial.iksv.org |
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| The first Istanbul Design Biennial is produced in 2012 by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. Istanbul Design Biennial will be open to all disciplines of the creative industries in major fields such as urban design, architecture, interior design, industrial design, graphic design, new media design and fashion design, as well as their subfields. Imperfection, the theme for the biennial, was proposed by Deyan Sudjic (member of its Biennial advisory board and director of the Design Museum, London). Online journal of the first edition of the Istanbul Design Biennial, curated by Emre Arolat and Joseph Grima. | ||
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from Tuesday October 30 2012 to Monday November 05 2012 |
TDW Main Venue - Jingu Gaien Shops in Tokyo Tokyo See on Map P : +81 03-3470-7699 |
contact@tdwa.com www.tdwa.com/en/ |
| Environ mental Design Exhibition. Theme : LOVE BLUE. Hours: 11:00-20:00 Tokyo Designers Week is a series of design exhibitions that brings 600,000 visitors to Tokyo from all over the world. | ||
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from Wed. October 31 2012 to Sunday November 04 2012 |
Tokyo Midtown Hall - Main Site 9-7-2 Akasaka Minato-Ku 107-6205 Tokyo See on Map P : +81(0)3-5770-4127 |
info@designtide.jp www.designtide.jp |
| Designtide Tokyo is a trade show conceived with the vision of continually proposing new products, scenes and ideas. While focusing on interior design and commercial products, this event also brings together carefully selected work from a wide variety of fields. Designtide Tokyo is also an exhibition space for designers and artists to share ideas and outlooks, presenting from Tokyo to the world. | ||
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from Thursday November 01 2012 to Sunday November 04 2012 |
Odessa Home Exhibition Centre 7, Marazlievskaya Street 65014, Ukr Odense See on Map P : 380 (0)48/2371737 |
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from Saturday November 03 2012 to Sunday November 04 2012 |
Mühleweg 23 CH-4900 Langenthal See on Map P : +41 62 923 03 33 |
info@designerssaturday.ch www.designerssaturday.ch/ |
| he first Designers’ Saturday took place in Langenthal in 1987. Since then there have been 13 of these biennial occasions, to provide support for the Swiss design scene whilst giving it a publicity platform and stimulating its further development. Designers’ Saturday happens at a place where design is actually created. Designers’ Saturday is not just a product show held on characterless trade fair premises. Instead it is a stage where authentic design skills are put on view at the atmospheric production sites of the companies involved. The event is an international meeting point for the design world. The presentations of numerous internationally known firms will be accompanied by the Cartes Blanches of both national and international colleges of art and design. | ||
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from Sunday November 04 2012 to Wed. November 07 2012 |
Brussels Expo - Heysel Place de la Belgique 1 1020 Brussels See on Map P : +32 2 558 97 20 |
adm@salondumeuble.be www.salondumeuble.be/ |
| Over the years, the Brussels Furniture Fair has built up a broad appeal that extends far beyond the national boundaries. That is because we remain faithful to our mission. To present a beautiful fair, with an interesting and varied offer, a mix of contemporary, ethnical and classic furniture. The quality of the products is stricktly monitored so that this fair becomes an all-embracing event with a positive atmosphere and a high-quality assortment. Precisely what you expect as a trade visitor. | ||
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from Thursday November 08 2012 to Saturday November 10 2012 |
Shangai Exhibition Center 1000 Mid Yan’s Rd. Shanghai See on Map P : +86 138 1804 1382 |
layeng.see@reedexpo.com.sg www.100percentdesign.com.cn |
| The three-day event, this year themed “Making a Difference”, will take place at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. 100% Design Shanghai and IHDD 2012 (International Home Décor & Design is China’s unique trade and sourcing platform for high-quality premium luxury home accessories and furnishings) confirm Shanghai D-Week Collaboration. Supporting by Shanghai D-Week, the organizers have assured that not only will there be a significant level of local content on show at 100% Design Shanghai 2012, but also that the exhibits will be of the highest caliber the country has to offer. Yan Mi, a member of the 100% Design Shanghai / IHDD 2012 panel, said, “Compared with five years ago, demand for original Chinese décor and design has seen a significant rise, thanks in large part to information globalization. It’s the protection of IPR and the mechanism for designers and brands to cooperate that still lag behind. This explains the undervaluing of Chinese design. Having said that, the overall development trend is very positive.” Ms. Yan added, “Over the last two years we’ve seen an increasing awareness of the “Designed-in-China” brand and of representing Chinese culture on the international stage. However, when compared to what happens in the international design community, the ability of local Chinese designers to set trends, and the functionality of local designs, are still below par. To raise their level of influence, Chinese designers must produce works of consistent quality and style. They must also remain sensitive to market trends and demand.” | ||
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from Friday November 09 2012 to Saturday November 10 2012 |
Cavallerizza Reale via Verdi 9 Turin See on Map P : +39 011 19 70 26 03 |
info@operae.biz www.operae.biz |
| Operae is a trade exhibition dedicated to self-made design which is annually held in Turin. Design studios, designers, handicraft designers, makers, digital designers and, starting from 2012 edition, graphic designer take part in this event: many heterogeneous personalities that allow people to discover and appreciate the liveliness of this design dimension where crafts and design process blend together. During the exhibition a series of events are organized to deepen the dynamics of self-production, themes related to it and the different directions it could take in the future. It offers a new point of view on design, offering opportunities for meetings, business, analysis and comparison on theme of creativity and self-production. During Operae products made in small series and limited editions can be displayed and purchased: items resulting from the creativity and work of design professionals who directly manage their entire production chain (from the idea to its realization, communication and distribution). Operae is also a place where to learn more about other European countries and Design Schools’ self made design. | ||
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from Sunday November 11 2012 to Thursday November 15 2012 |
Parc des Expositions - Porte de Versailles 75015 Paris |
www.equiphotel.com/ |
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from Friday November 23 2012 to Saturday November 24 2012 |
Business Design Centre, London London P : +44(0)207 921 8407 |
www.thesleepevent.com/ |
| The Sleep Event Europe fuses inspiration, innovation and opportunities for the design, development and architecture of hotels across the globe. | ||
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from Friday November 30 2012 to Sunday December 16 2012 |
P : +852 27 39 68 89 |
info@worlddesigncapital.com detour.hk |
| Organized by Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design (HKAoD) Detour features an annual programme of events and exhibitions, and un unprecedented lineup of creative concepts that stimulates conversation and inspires design projects. Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design (HKAoD) is a non-profit organization and registered charity founded in 2006 as a sister organization to the Hong Kong Design Centre. Believing that societies grow and are enlivened through cultural and creative experiences, HKAoD came together to promote design, creativity and local culture through dynamic, experiential, and educational events and projects in Hong Kong. | ||