In line with this year’s slogan, the opening exhibition of Budapest Design Week is primarily intended to offer an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises launched after the regime change to introduce themselves. The majority of the presented projects involve products already manufactured or easily suited for serial production with little further development; moreover, some exciting experimental concepts are also flashed to evoke thoughts in visitors.

The projects curated for the exhibition were inspired by the rich mineral resources, diverse flora, rivers and excellent mineral waters, as well as the mineral-rich soil that sustains industrial crop growth in the Carpathian Basin – this being the starting point (or the start line, if you like), which is available to anyone, and which is a unique and unmistakeable feature in Hungary. The exhibition presents artworks that, even if implicitly, direct attention to the values of natural resources, through their use of material and the symbolism of working it: putting sustainability into the focus, they wish to use the means of design to raise users’ awareness of the value of natural resources around us, as well as their own responsibility as designers and consumers in preserving and passing them on.

Expert: Andor Wesselényi-Garay
Curator: Hungarian Design Council / Budapest Design Week project team

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HUNGARIAN DESIGN AWARD 2017

Following a tradition, an award ceremony will be held also this year to present the best of last year in the Hungarian design scene. The grant that has represented the most prestigious recognition in the profession for almost 40 years, along with the annual award announced by the Minister of National Economy, primarily aims to call market actors’ attention to the competitive potential offered by the creative industry, and to present the outstanding achievements of national innovation to a broader audience. As the notion of design keeps changing and is gathers complexity, the event offers a comprehensive overview of the trends representing the present and projecting the future of the design scene. Similarly to the previous years, the panel awarded products that represent a high added design value, are innovative, competitive, and meet international expectations, in addition to becoming an indispensable part of our everyday environment.

DESIGN MANAGEMENT AWARD 2017

The strategic application of design today is proved to increase competitiveness and is regarded by market actors as a profitable investment. The Hungarian Design Council founded the Design Management Award as a means to recognise the organisations that set an example by using the inventory of design and design-minded thinking, which has become an integral part of their operations also at the level of decision-making processes. This recognition may motivate organisations and institutions by showcasing good practices, while offering an exciting glimpse into the secrets of corporate success to those interested. In addition to the four awarded companies, four other organisations that have received certificates of recognition are also presented at the exhibition.

Admission to the award ceremony: on presentation of an invitation.
Organised by the Hungarian Design Award

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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An exhibition by the students of University of Sopron SKK / Applied Arts Institute / AMI –Design Department and University of Novi Sad – Academy of Arts, organised by byArt Association in Art Quarter Budapest Gallery. Designs, sculptures of rethought objects and poster designs will also be exhibited.

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After its launch at Paris Design Week, L!puff collection will be showcased in Budapest, too. The pieces belonging to the brand annajames, launched by Anna Horváth, are made of metal, textile and terrazzo and fight for diversity, the equal rights of people in an abstract way.

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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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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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Studio of Young Designers Association (SYDA) celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The group provides opportunities for arts and craft newcomers, and helps to integrate them to the cultural and artistic life by supporting their early works. With more than 300 current members, FISE’s actual exhibition is not merely a presentation of beautiful objects, but also reflects the reaction by young artists to the challenges of Hungarian design.

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Cool finnish designers will show their products and artworks at Bartók Béla Boulevard – study or buy them in this pop-up store. Gallerys and shops at Bartók Béla street will also create a special installation made of recycling designed things, in collaboration with great artists.

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This special shop’s exhibition will feature iron banks from the 19th century and tin money banks from the 20th century – all with old, interesting designs (smith, magician, dog’s house, monkey with hut…). Visitors can also watch a movie about these old items and their mechanics.  

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In the focus of the museum is an iconic lamp, early Bauhaus masterwork of Wilhelm Wagenfeld. This 1924 lamp is reflected through the lenses of prominent contemporary artists. Local context presented via lamp designs commissioned by the one time owner of Kiscell, furniture manufacturer Miksa Schmidt. Exclusive Design Het Budapest guided tour is held by the curator, Anikó B. Nagy.

Registartion (max. 25 guest): kapcsolat@kiscellimuzeum.hu

Participation fee: adult ticket 1.200 Ft; student or pensioner ticket 600 Ft

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Get to know the characteristic furnitures of the premium Danish design brands, like HAY, &tradition, Normann Copenhagen, Montana, Gubi or the House Doctor. The modern and trendsetting, nevertheless everyday functional skandinavian pieces will give you a special treat in the interior created at the Solinfo Atelier. Experience the atmosphere of a danish home and check their selection of the well known manufacturers!

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