Zurich Design Weeks - Zürich, Switzerland
The famous Zurich Design Weeks are a celebration of innovation and creativity held every year across various locations throughout Zürich, Switzerland.
The famous Zurich Design Weeks are a celebration of innovation and creativity held every year across various locations throughout Zürich, Switzerland.
Must-see show - Zurich Design Weeks in Switzerland
Once a year, the Swiss capital city of Zürich explodes in a celebration of innovation and creativity. The Zurich Design Weeks represent the largest multidisciplinary design event in Switzerland and one of the most anticipated design events in all of Europe. Across the city, various galleries, studios, and shops host displays from top brands and both established and emerging designers. Speeches, workshops, and tours are held to educate the public on the importance and role of design in modern society.
2025 marks the fourth edition of the Zurich Design Weeks festival. Running for 11 days from the 4th to the 14th of September, this year’s Zurich Design Weeks places a focus on collaboration and innovation with its ‘Team Up’ theme.
Zurich Design Weeks is an unmissable event for anyone who has even a passing interest in the importance of design in architecture, fashion, media, or product design.
Zurich Design Weeks – a short history
Now firmly established as Switzerland's premier design festival, Zurich Design Weeks was first launched in 2022. The event was initiated by the Design Biennale Zürich and Archithema Verlag with support from the City of Zurich's urban development department.
The stated aim of Zurich Design Weeks is to unite various design disciplines, such as architecture, product design, visual communication, fashion, and interior design under one event. Organisers wished to highlight the role of design in society, the economy, and the environment. The festival also acts to position Zurich as a central hub for design innovation and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.
Design Zentrale,
Museum für Gestaltung Zürich
Credit : Marion Nitsch/Lunax
The festival takes a thematic approach to reflect its commitment to addressing contemporary issues and promoting positive change through design. Annual themes have included "Uncover" (2022), "Transition" (2023), "Good News" (2024), and "Team Up" (2025).
A festival that focuses on visual communication and graphic design
This year’s Zurich Design Weeks includes curated exhibitions and installations that focus on graphic and communication design as a way to drive innovation via multidisciplinary collaboration. The 2025 edition showcases how diverse perspectives and skills can lead to extraordinary design solutions. This viewpoint perfectly lines up with Antalis’s focus on the importance of visual creativity and print culture.
Visitors from across Europe and the globe flock to Zurich Design Weeks in order to stay up to date with the latest developments and to get a glimpse into the future of design. This is no stolid industry event held for professionals only. The Zurich Design Weeks festival is purposely designed to be accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages and all backgrounds.
A wide range of cross-disciplinary explorations
Poster Safari,
Group Exhibition & Augmented Reality
Credit : Marion Nitsch
Zurich Design Weeks provides both industry professionals and the general public with a wealth of opportunities to witness dynamic events that highlight a wide range of creative disciplines. Events are held across Zürich featuring top talents in fields such as graphic design, product design, and architecture.
By integrating these fields, the festival offers a comprehensive and multifaceted perspective on contemporary design thinking. Each separate event shows how diverse approaches and ideas intersect to shape the future of design.
Showcasing the best emerging and established designers
Zurich Design Weeks features works from emerging talents and renowned European design studios. This blend of fresh perspectives and established expertise makes the festival a vibrant source of visual and conceptual inspiration.
Some of the key events in this year's festival include:
- Neue Räume: An International Interior Design Exhibition shown at Halle 550 in Zurich-Oerlikon. This flagship event presents the very latest interior design concepts and products.
- Circular Circuit: An initiative that seeks to explore circular design principles with exhibitions and discussions on sustainable practices.
- Poster Safari: One of the most eagerly anticipated events, Poster Safari is an augmented reality exhibition with works from various designers. Artworks with interactive visual narratives will be displayed in various public spaces across Zürich.
- Design Biennale Zürich: Celebrating its fifth edition concurrently with Zurich Design Weeks, the Design Biennale Zürich features experimental and immersive installations. The 2025 Design Biennale Zürich will be held in the Old Botanical Garden.
Sparking conversations about sustainable design
In this year’s Zurich Design Weeks, many of the installations and talks will emphasise the importance of sustainability in materials and production. A major focus of the “Team Up” theme is the concept of multidisciplinary collaboration as a catalyst for developing innovative and responsible design solutions.
The festival's signature visual is a modular green cube composed of smaller cubes. This represents the idea that collective efforts can lead to sustainable outcomes. The emphasis on sustainability presents a clear thematic connection with Antalis’s core values and our commitment to eco-conscious paper selections.
