The term “Industry 4.0” refers to the currently unfolding fourth industrial revolution, which entails the full automation and intelligent control of the entire manufacturing process, i.e., the undoubtedly universal global phenomenon of living in an intersection between the physical and a virtual world. All of these increasingly closely rely on the new modules of global innovation. Supplier value chains, which previously tended to move along “fixed” tracks, take on additional dimensions, while R&D activities, which followed a unilaterally closed course of innovation, suddenly take a more open form, thus facilitating and urging the mechanisms of the sharing economy to inch their ways into the development of certain technological innovations. This takeover facilitates technological platform-based networks to emerge and grow vigorously, creating an advantageous opportunity for new innovative enterprises to enter the scene through successful marketing opportunities for their technical innovations. Having recognised this, the Ministry of National Economy, in cooperation with the National Technological Platform Industry 4.0 established by it, is working on a development strategy for the national economy, with a possibility of added emphasis on the creative industry.

What do all these imply for the creative industry?

Good examples and lessons learnt, points of  connection for the creative industry - topics to be analysed by experts at the closed workshop, and presented at the plenary session to be held in the afternoon. Outlining a number of pilot projects and good practices, the invited experts and the roundtable invitees explore the potential future strategies for the creative industry.

Organised by the Hungarian Design Council

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Born in Cyprus, Michael Anastassiades originally graduated as a civil engineer, and founded his own studio in 1994, which created the interior decoration brand under his name in 2007. The works of Anastassiades balance on the border of industrial design and sculpture, often incorporating the surrounding space into the work of art itself. His geometric lamps, mirrors and accessories seem afloat in the space owing to the conscious use of light and shadow, shiny and matte materials, as well as reflective surfaces, and look more like works of plastic art rather than functional objects of use. Due to his individual approach, his uncompromising attitude in terms of quality, and his delicate minimalism, Anastassiades today works with architects like David Chipperfield or John Pawson, and cooperates with brands like Flos or Herman Miller. His works are on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art, V&A, MAK Vienna and a number of other museums.

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40x40 is an exhibition that collects the projects of leading international designers who won A’Design Award this year. The exhibition presents 40 designers’ winner works from 40 countries. All of the Hungarian winners are also exhibited to highlight their success.

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Ergonomic design and environmentally conscious approach are in focus of the exhibition and fashion show by the students of Industrial Product Design Engineering at Óbuda University. Function, form and technology are in the center of communicative beginnings. Two events, several topics and inspiring solutions!

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SIL Design has been committed to quality Italian and international design products for 25 years. For the occasion of Design Week, a representative of world-famous Poliform furniture manufacturer will give a presentation on the works of designers such as Marcel Wanders or Jean-Marie Massaud. For the event, delicacies will be provided by GOGA Food Design.

The presentation will be held in English.

Registation (max. 80 guests):  sildesing@sil.hu

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Visual artist Erika Baglyas founded the brand DOT for You in 2015, featuring the design and crafting of unique notebooks as her main profile. What is addressed here: everything you always wanted to know about notebooks, embossing and piercing, but were afraid to ask.

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Heinrich Studios opens its doors once again for the public. Workshop participants may experience different techniques – traditional and new ones –, there will be a pop up store, open studios – and an exclusive concert. Details: Facebook.com/HEINRICH.alkotoiszint

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What is the road to opening a multibrand shop? Dóra Juhász and Gabó Szerencsés once started out as two different designer brands until they jointly founded the formation Lucky Shepherd. In their showroom located in Buda, they give an account of their story about the development of their joint brand and successes.

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VITRIN aims to educate and inspire its design-conscious audience. As part of their pop up showroom, Menu – the ambassador of Danish design – has been invited to be their kind guest. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase Menu’s design collections and also to learn about their interpretation of Modernism based on simple and classical designs.

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In the Open Handicraft Studio handicraft masters, embroiderers, pearl jewellery, applied felt, felt, lace and basket makers, leatherworkers run workshops and present their contemporary fashion collection in a show. A workshop demonstrates how can we use traditional techniques in the 21. century.

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Being a child in Budapest is a wonderful thing! Founder of the brand Janka Schwertner demonstrates how patched baby trousers are brought to life. What else: a workshop to pattern doll clothes and prepare a unicorn piñata. Venue: the workshop of 'the pici space' brand, which functions as a showroom and a workshop venue, concurrently.

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The exhibition draws attention to the importance of good quality and interactive design in the development of children's creative abilities. All exhibited objects are created by young Estonian designers. The selection covers the fields of play, learning, dressing up, and touches on the field of social design.

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