Best Design Events You Must Attend In May ⇒ If you’re a true design lover, then you must keep up with every design event! May is a great month to discover the latest news and trends in industries like design and architecture as many countries around the world, from London to New York, host a wide variety of events that seek to promote creativity, design and craftsmanship at the finest level. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the big and great design news and trends, Best Design Guides brings you the four major design events you can’t miss during the month of May.

NYCxDESIGN – 10-22 May – New York
NYCxDESIGN, New York City’s annual celebration of design, attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees and designers from across the globe, being considered one the best design events in the US. Taking place each May—next occurring May 10–22, 2019—the event celebrates a world of design and showcases over a dozen design disciplines through exhibitions, installations, trade shows, panels, product launches, open studios, and more. And, like design itself, NYCxDESIGN is everywhere, with events taking place across the city’s five boroughs. Brought to life by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) in conjunction with a steering committee of leading members of New York City’s design community, NYCxDESIGN highlights the unique creative, cultural, educational, and economic opportunities in New York City.
WantedDesign – 16-21 May – New York
With its marquee events during NYCxDESIGN, WantedDesign is a platform dedicated to promoting design and fostering the international creative community throughout the year. The event takes place on two boroughs, on two different dates. WantedDesign Brooklyn takes place on 16-20 May, while WantedDesign Manhattan is from 18-21 May. Make sure you don’t miss out on the best design events!
ICFF – 19-22 May – New York
Over 900 exhibitors from across the globe showcase the newest frontier of what’s best and what’s next for luxury interior design to more than 38,000 attendees in the design industry from 19-22 May, at Javis Center, NYC. Expanding with the market it serves, ICFF has more than doubled in the past three editions and become more international in composition. ICFF attendees are the architects, interior designers, developers and visual merchandisers who drive North America’s high-end interiors marketplace. The Fair is also a resource for thousands of retail buyers representing the best in luxury retail establishments. Industry decision makers come to ICFF to find new and unique ideas and concepts and to find inspiration and innovation, being considered one of the best design events.
Clerkenwell Design Week – 21-23 May – London
A major celebration takes place this May in Clerkenwell, one of London’s most vibrant districts, as Clerkenwell Design Week 2019 marks its 10th birthday. Giant customised candle like beacons will be found throughout the area, while showrooms, practices and seven exhibition venues throw open their doors as part of this annual design week. CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading independent design festival, which each year attracts the international design community to this district. CDW’s growth has flourished over the past 10 years, working in synergy with the natural growth of Clerkenwell as an area full of creativity. For the tenth edition, expect a show full of celebration and achievement, highlighting the popularity and success of CDW. Make sure you don’t miss out on the best design events!
