Antwerp Design Week 2025 in 8 numbers

Antwerp Design Week 2025 was an important edition for us. Perhaps more than ever before. We felt the attention on the event. Not only out of curiosity, but also to see whether it would truly hold its ground. Would the format stand? Could it grow without losing its identity? Would Antwerp continue to claim its place within the international design landscape?

Looking at the numbers, one conclusion became clear. This edition confirmed what we have believed in.

83 exhibitors

We closed the edition with a strong and diverse group of 83 design brands. Belgian and international. Established names and emerging talent. Large and small players side by side. A selection that perfectly reflected what Antwerp Design Week stands for: quality, authenticity and genuine encounters.

We come together several times a year to discuss the event, the industry, and to meet each other in an informal setting.

More than 7,000 visitors

Over 7,000 visitors found their way to the event. Professionals, design lovers and curious city explorers. It confirms the need for a design week that feels accessible, yet delivers strong and meaningful content.

6 moments that shaped the experience

Events, encounters, talks, late night openings, design shows and brand activations hosted by our exhibitors formed a crucial layer of the event.

These moments are experienced as essential by both visitors and brands. Meeting in an open and festive context where you can network without obligation. Antwerp Design Week proves to be a natural platform for this kind of exchange.

5 districts

Five districts structured the city and made the event manageable.

Downtown formed the main district, welcoming both professionals and design lovers.

The four other districts were accessible to professionals via a BMW powered shuttle service, bringing them directly to their selected locations. These outer districts offered professionals the opportunity to take a deeper dive into each brand, with sales teams available and full headquarters open for visits.

4 partners who made the difference

Four partners played a key role.

Pieter Boels, who took care of the complete graphic identity and sharpened the visual story of ADW 2025.

DOT Society, who helped increase awareness around the event.

Flanders DC, who actively supported the inclusion of young creatives.

And Fedustria, was once again a loyal supporter of The Club and a steady presence within our story.

3 walking routes for design lovers

Three carefully curated walking routes offered design lovers an inviting way to explore both the city and the participants’ discover points. These discover points were designed to surprise visitors, through design, atmosphere, or unique locations they might not otherwise explore.

A core team of 2

A compact and dedicated core team takes care of the organisation: founder Geert Jan Van Cauwelaert and director Emma Vanbeckevoort started as complete strangers, but quickly grew into the core duo guiding everything behind the scenes. Small in size, big in commitment, as they are often described.

1 talk that brought everything together

The absolute highlight of this edition was the talk with Sabine Marcelis. The fact that a designer of this calibre took the time to join Antwerp Design Week means a great deal to us. It confirms that Antwerp is firmly on the radar of the international design scene and that the growth potential of both the city and the event is significant.

We hope to see you again soon