Best Design Events You Can’t Miss In June ⇒ Every design lover must be updated on the month’s design agenda. June is a great month to discover the latest news and trends in industries like design and architecture as many countries around the world, from Rotterdam to Porto, 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 best design events you can’t miss during the month of June.
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Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit – 26-27 June – Porto, Portugal
From 26-27 June, the Pavilhão Multiusos de Gondomar, designed by the Pritzker Prize winner architect Alvaro Siza Vieira, will host the 2nd Luxury Design and Craftsmanship Summit, organized by the Covet Group, that brings together the creative minds, designers, makers, and brands, to discuss what’s next in the luxury design world. A fresh new perspective to debate the most innovative practices of the luxury and design industries as the major players in the growth and tribute of finest Craftsmanship.
The success of the 1st Edition of Luxury Design & Craftsmanship was due to the excellent devotion of partners and renowned entities such as Ambassador Nicole Segundo from the Michelangelo Foundation, Marketing Director Nuno Barra from Vista Alegre, a renowned ceramics brand, among many others. The official opening ceremony was presented by the Secretary of State for Industry Ana Teresa Lehman.
The Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit promises to have a unique and important role in the world of luxury design, by discussing the real contribution of design and craftsmanship to the luxury world, through the craftsmanship in local sustainability, branding and design. Get your tickets here!
Design Miami/Basel – 11-16 June – Basel, Switzerland
Design Miami/Basel is the global forum for design. Each fair brings together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce. Occurring alongside the Art Basel fairs in Miami, USA each December and Basel, Switzerland each June, Design Miami/ has become the premier venue for collecting, exhibiting, discussing and creating collectable design.
Design District – 5-7 June – Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Design District is the best interior design trade event in the Netherlands. During 3 days, over 10,000 m² is filled with presentations from the finest 200 interior brands. But Design District is more than a usual trade fair. You can also see exhibitions of design academies and presentations of young designers, and follow one or more lectures. The event has always taken place in special and historical venues such as the Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, the Van Nelle Factory and the Hembrug site in Zaandam. Design District has become the leading design trade event in the Netherlands. The 16th edition of the trade event is scheduled for 5, 6 and 7 June 2019 at the Van Nelle Fabriek in Rotterdam. Don’t miss out: Get inspired at a meeting place for future friendships and business opportunities.
LA Design Festival – 20-23 June – Los Angeles, USA
The LA Design Festival honours our city’s rich design culture and celebrates our status as a global design capital. Their definition of design is purposely broad to ensure that the festival is reflective of LA’s diversity and talent. The Festival is the only citywide festival of its kind, featuring events throughout LA. From architecture and interiors to graphic, industrial, fashion, set, costume, and experiential design, the LA Design Festival showcases the best of the local design scene as well as some exciting national and international voices. The LA Design Festival would not be possible without the participation of the LA design community, our generous sponsors, and our amazing brain trust of designers and mentors.
San Francisco Design Week – 20-29 June – San Francisco, USA
San Francisco Design Week is an essential week-long city-wide festival that showcases the unique intersection of ideas, design, business & entrepreneurism that makes the Bay Area the birthplace of the future. Through studio tours and events, SFDW celebrates this spirit of newness by providing unique access to exhibitions and conversations with the designers who are shaping the future — from architecture to fashion, product design to digital services, and everything in between.
Design Tokyo – 26-28 June – Tokyo, Japan
DESIGN TOKYO is Japan’s leading trade fair for “marketable” design products. Only the products which passed a screening by a committee will be showcased. The show attracts key buyers coming in flocks to find new vendors and see what’s fresh in the design and lifestyle fields. Display your stylish and fashionable products or discover the newest pieces in the world of design. On its 10th anniversary, DESIGN TOKYO provides the opportunity to enter the design conscious market, Japan. Make sure you don’t miss the best design events in June!