Your doubts vs. our reality check! 1. “Not another design fair…” ADW is a curated citywide design journey. Experience design in its natural habitat—brand headquarters and unique venues across Antwerp—not in conventional expo halls. 2. “Not another stream of mixed-quality presentations…” Expect a handpicked selection of top-tier design. ADW showcases a curated lineup of established brands and emerging talents, ensuring quality over quantity. 3. “Not another logistical nightma

Antwerp Design Week isn’t just a celebration of creativity—it’s a visual feast. As designers, architects, and visitors from all over the world descend on the city, ADW 2025 offers plenty of moments worthy of your camera roll. If you're looking to capture content that stuns on social media, these five locations are must-visits . From dreamy installations to bold design statements, here are the 5 most Instagrammable spots at Antwerp Design Week : 1. The Glasshouse by Royal Bota

Antwerp Design Week (ADW) is all about discovery, innovation, and elevating the design experience—and this year is no exception. As the 2025 edition unfolds, we're thrilled to welcome 10 standout brands  that are joining the ADW community for the very first time. Each of these names brings a fresh perspective, distinctive aesthetics, and inspiring craftsmanship to the table, reinforcing Antwerp’s reputation as a design capital. Meet the newcomers shaping this year's narrative

Light isn’t just functional—it’s poetic. It shapes mood, directs attention, and transforms a space into a story. That’s exactly what several Belgian brands at Antwerp Design Week are showing us: that light can whisper, embrace, energize, or ground. In this blog, we meet the lighting minds behind some of Belgium’s most exciting design brands—each of them turning illumination into art, storytelling, and sensation. Lucide – When design and accessibility meet Founded in Antwerp i

Antwerp Design Week has built a reputation as an intimate and inspiring event for professionals in the design world. But in 2025, the story expands. With the launch of the Design Lover Walk , the event opens its doors for the first time to the broader public. So what’s changing — and why is this important for brands, creatives and  curious visitors alike? Let’s look at both sides of the experience. Why this cross-pollination matters When there’s more to experience, everyone b

Belgian design isn’t just beautiful. It’s clever. It thinks about form and feeling but also about function, flexibility, sustainability, and smart production. At Antwerp Design Week, you’ll meet a wave of brands that push tradition into the future. This is not tech for tech’s sake. This is craftsmanship upgraded . These makers turn smart ideas into soulful objects and they do it in ways that are deeply Belgian. POQQ – Where tech meets tactile beauty POQQ  makes wireless charg

Outdoor living has shifted. Once limited to a table and a few chairs, our terraces, patios, and gardens have become extensions of our homes—spaces for wellness, connection, and quiet luxury. And nowhere is that transformation more evident than at Antwerp Design Week (June 1-5, 2025), where Belgian outdoor brands are leading the charge. From sculptural parasols to sustainable lounge chairs, these seven labels show us that outdoor living isn’t just a season—it’s a lifestyle. Ro

What happens when you ask 24 Belgian design brands the same few questions? You get a chorus of voices. Unique, honest, and deeply connected to their craft. We asked every brand how they define Belgian design. What they hope you’ll feel. And what matters most in their work. Here’s what stood out. Belgian design doesn’t scream. It stays. Again and again, we heard: Belgian design isn’t loud. It’s layered. Intelligent. Rooted in craft. It lingers — in texture, in material, in mem