asia’s leading international design event

Design Shanghai is one of the world's most prestigious international design events and Asia's premier design event. Constantly breaking new ground, it has set a precedent in China's ever-growing design community. 

Returning from 4–7 June 2025 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Design Shanghai aims to explore how Eastern and Western design philosophies can work together synergistically across 4 vibrant Halls. The event also features bespoke installations, an inspirational design forum and exciting networking events. 

design forum and workshops

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 KOHLER · Design Shanghai Design Forum, CMF Workshop, Workplace Conference, Presentation Zone, and Innovation Workshop.

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.

delivering a world of design

  • Furniture & Lighting

    The Hub of Creative Furniture & Lighting Design Talent

    Hall 1 assembles the very best furniture & lighting design brands from across the globe. The hall is the hub of creative contemporary design talents with a vast selection of leading high-end design brands and emerging independent designers.

  • Kitchen & Bathroom Design

    Presenting the Cutting-edge Design Solutions

    Hall 2 presents the highest-end innovative design solutions. This highly-demanded section demonstrates quality innovation across components, materials, equipment and effective space optimization.

  • Home for Interiors & Accessories

    Home for Interiors & Accessories

    The Living & Lifestyle Design Hall is an upgraded and expanded section to showcase international suppliers of accessories, textiles, fabrics, soft furnishings, wall covering, flooring art, tableware, interiors and outdoor accessories.

  • New Materials & Applications

    Capturing New Trends and Showcasing New Materials

    Development of this hall continues at a rapid pace enabling the architects and designers that attend Design Shanghai to view the latest materials, technology, and applications trends in one dynamic space.