DESIGN SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI, CHINA
Organised to return to the esteemed Shanghai Exhibition Cen-
tre, from 14-17 March 2018, Design Shanghai is regarded as one
of the world’s best international design events and the leading
event in Asia. The beloved event exhibits around 350 of the great-
est design brands and galleries in the world, offering an utterly
stimulating platform for professionals to network and establish
long-term business relations with Asia’s top architects, interior
designers, property developers, retailers and private buyers.
In order to provide the ultimate creative stage every year, De-
sign Shanghai joins forces with renowned design studios, luxury
fashion brands and influential media agents, consequently pro-
viding a unique design experience for all exhibitors and visitors.
The event also houses a series of one-off installations, stand-out
projects and exclusive networking events, including the shim-
mering Plug & Hug multi-sensory lighting installation, visitors
can also expect to see the Ideat Future Award, following the suc-
cess of its previous editions, the 18 cubes installation, the Emerg-
ing Chinese Design Platform, and many other enticing features.
Design Shanghai aims to explore how eastern and western design
philosophies can work together synergistically across the five
halls: Contemporary Design, Classic & Luxury Design, Collect-
able Design, Kitchen & Bathroom Design and Workplace Design.
Entering into further detail one can anticipate luxury brands,
such as Moroso, Ligne Roset, Roche Bobois, Boca do Lobo, An-
toniolupi, Vismara Design, Cole & Son, and several others.
Last year, Design Shanghai launched a major initiative which
was opening the event to the city, transforming it into a Shang-
hai-wide celebration of design and creativity.
In collaboration with its extraordinary partners, Design Shang-
hai offers both the local community and international visitors
the chance to experience the city in a different and unique way.
