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We could give you countless reasons why we believe in Antwerp Design Week. But sometimes, it means more to hear it from someone else. That is why we are proud to introduce one of our ambassadors. In the coming weeks, you will discover a series of personal stories, each offering a unique perspective on the experience. Can you introduce yourselves and your connection to Antwerp Design Week? “We are Jos and Noëlla from Donum. Antwerp Design Week feels very close to us. Not only

We could give you countless reasons why we believe in Antwerp Design Week. But sometimes, it means more to hear it from someone else. That is why we are proud to introduce one of our ambassadors. In the coming weeks, you will discover a series of personal stories, each offering a unique perspective on the experience. Can you introduce yourself and your background? “ I studied in Norway and now run my own interior architecture studio in Belgium, alongside my own paint line. My

We could give you countless reasons why we believe in Antwerp Design Week. But sometimes, it means more to hear it from someone else. That is why we are proud to introduce one of our ambassadors. In the coming weeks, you will discover a series of personal stories, each offering a unique perspective on the experience. Can you introduce yourselves and your connection to Antwerp Design Week? “We are Wendy and Vincent from AIM Architecture. After spending several years in Asia, w

We could give you countless reasons why we believe in Antwerp Design Week. But sometimes, it means more to hear it from someone else. That is why we are proud to introduce one of our ambassadors. In the coming weeks, you will discover a series of personal stories, each offering a unique perspective on the experience. Meet Alain Gilles, a Belgian designer driven by a deep sense of connection. How did you build your career as a designer? “It all starts with connection. You have

We could give you countless reasons why we believe in Antwerp Design Week. But sometimes, it means more to hear it from someone else. That is why we are proud to introduce one of our ambassadors. In the coming weeks, you will discover a series of personal stories, each offering a unique perspective on the experience. Meet Laurent De Greef, CEO of a participating Belgian brand. Can you introduce yourself and your company? “I’m Laurent, founder of Gommaire, an Antwerp-based com

We could give you countless reasons why we believe in Antwerp Design Week. But sometimes, it means more to hear it from someone else. That is why we are proud to introduce one of our ambassadors. In the coming weeks, you will discover a series of personal stories, each offering a unique perspective on the experience. Meet Wendy Jaspers, founder of UPR Belgium, a PR agency representing design, fashion and lifestyle brands. Can you introduce UPR and your connection to Antwerp D

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