This interview features Geert-Jan Van Cauwelaert, Chairman of Antwerp Design Week, and Emma Vanbeckevoort, the event’s Project Manager. Together, they are the driving force behind Antwerp Design Week: a compact team, yet boundless in energy and determination. In 2025, they successfully hosted the third edition of the event, bringing together more than 85 design brands from Belgian to international, from furniture to accessories. It’s been almost three months since the 2025 ed

Antwerp Design Week (ADW) is a new entrant to the global design calendar, providing buyers with a unique opportunity to connect with Belgian designers, offering a different experience compared to traditional trade shows. We spoke with Edel Woods, Head of Home & Lifestyle at Brown Thomas Arnotts, about the appeal of ADW , its potential for growth, and how this new event stands out in the design industry. The image has been selected with the utmost care. If you are the creator

Two years ago, Marie's Corner launched the Urbana sofa. Due to the model's great success, the management decided to develop a modular version of the sofa. This was showcased for the first time during Antwerp Design Week (ADW). The Walloon furniture company temporarily set up at XLBoom, where CEO Serge Silber and sales agent Saskia Buijsse welcomed all visitors. CEO Serge Silber: "The number of quality interactions at Antwerp Design Week is much higher" Serge is full of praise

Antwerp Design Week (ADW) offers a unique opportunity to explore the design world in and around Antwerp. Spread across five districts, allowing visitors to discover new collections and experiences in various locations. Laurent De Greef, the founder of Gommaire, shares why they chose to participate: “The idea behind ADW really appealed to us. In Belgium, we’re strong in developing furniture and decoration, but sometimes we’re too modest in showcasing our strengths. ADW gives u

Chairman Geert-Jan Van Cauwelaert looks back on a successful Antwerp Design Week (ADW), an event that continues to attract high-quality buyers and design enthusiasts. The latest edition saw 2500 registered visitors even before the week began, with 54 exhibitors spread over 30 locations, showcasing innovations that elevated the event. Several companies also served as hosts for other brands, creating valuable cross-industry collaborations. "Hosting six companies simultaneously