Antwerp Design Week
PRESS
Welcome to the press page where you can find all the important information about Antwerp Design Week. Here you will find everything, from the origin of the event to the highlights of the 2023 edition, and most importantly, what to expect from the 2024 edition.
ABOUT
Antwerp Design Week offers a fresh design experience for professionals, such as retailers, hospitality experts, interior designers, and architects. Brands open their headquarters and temporary ADW showrooms in and around Antwerp, creating inspiring hubs.
Think of ADW as your 'professional city trip', where you meet familiar and new quality partners, ranging from furniture to art, while discovering everything Antwerp has to offer, from culture to fashion.
To enhance the visitor experience during Antwerp Design Week, we prioritize visitor friendliness. We provide hotel and restaurant recommendations, facilitate transportation with car rental and free options, and divide the city into five districts for easier navigation.
Antwerp Design Week not only connects leading design companies but also the beautiful city of Antwerp with its best restaurants, museums, and shops. Visitors can walk through the city between showroom visits and fully experience what Antwerp Design Week has to offer.
PRACTICAL
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June 2nd - 7th, 2024
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Design event targeting retailers, hospitality, projects, architects, interior designers, ...
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50+ participating companies
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Showrooms and HUBS in and around Antwerp divided into 5 districts
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DOWNTOWN
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NORTH
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EAST
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SOUTH
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WEST
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Showrooms open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Info point 'The Club - powered by Fedustria' open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Transportation: private (rental) transport, Vélo, shuttles, or taxis
Geschiedenis ADW-guide
Fifteen years ago, the idea of Antwerp Design and Decovalley emerged during a train ride where chairman Geert-Jan Van Cauwelaert, co-manager of XLBoom, and his good friend Philippe Delaisse, co-manager of Ethnicraft, brainstormed how wonderful it would be to unite the Antwerp design world in one place. The idea quickly took shape, and soon they released the first ADW guide.
The aim of this guide was to present like-minded Antwerp companies as a whole: "Are you visiting our company in Antwerp? Then be sure to also visit the other companies in this guide." The proud Antwerp companies also designed a city section for this design guide to showcase the city to customers.
Gradually, the group grew to as many as 15 permanent members.
For 15 years, ADDV published an annual guide with companies, laying a solid foundation for today's collaboration: Antwerp Design Week.
Edition 2023
- edition 0 -
The idea for the actual event, Antwerp Design Week, emerged as a response to the cancellation of international design fairs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Belgian design companies, accustomed to strong representation at these international fairs, joined forces to create their own event. With a solid foundation of more than 15 years of collaboration, there was confidence to get this first edition off the ground.
The participating companies, many of which have their own headquarters in and around Antwerp, formed the backbone of Antwerp Design Week. As other companies also united in these HQs, HUBS were formed - clusters of companies presenting a diverse range of offerings to visitors.
This creates a unique opportunity for visitors to discover various collections side by side from companies that measure up to each other and seamlessly complement each other.
With only 31 participating companies, edition 2023 (renamed edition 0) was still in its infancy, and there were challenges to overcome to grow the event. However, since the summer of 2023, a team of enthusiasts has been working tirelessly to prepare for the next edition.
Proudly, the organization can announce that they are ready for edition 2024 - edition 1 - to deliver a fantastic event with more than 50 design brands. The main goal remains unchanged: promoting cross-pollination and strengthening collaboration within the sector.
Antwerp Design Week 2024 promises to be an even more enriching experience, with the synergy between participating companies forming the central focus.
Antwerp Design Week (ADW) has designed an innovative app to enhance convenience for visitors. With this handy app, visitors have easy access to all the information they need for the event. They can easily view program updates, find the locations of showrooms and events, explore various transportation options, and much more.
One of the key features of the app is that it allows visitors to create and follow their own personal schedule. This enables them to tailor their experience and precisely plan which activities they want to attend and which locations they want to visit.
This ensures that visitors don't miss out on anything during Antwerp Design Week and can fully enjoy everything the event has to offer. With the ADW app, planning and navigating through the event becomes an easy experience for all visitors.
Edition 2024
- edition 1 -
For the 2024 edition, we have made efforts to professionalize the event.
The core innovations include:
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Attracting high-quality and reputable brands, with a benchmark of proprietary design and participation in international fairs.
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Expansion with international brands.
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Introduction of a central information point: The Club - Powered by Fedustria.
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Launch of a mobile app.
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Implementation of a booking system for transportation.
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Introduction of a ticketing system.
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Establishment of a platform for 'Young Creatives'.
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Press days on June 5th and 6th.
As an organization, we recognize the immense effort required for this event and the incremental progress we must make. Although we are only in our second edition, we eagerly anticipate the future.
EDITIE 2024
50+ DESIGN BRANDS
Ashtari Carpets
Atelier Pierre
Aquanova
Authentage
Barh Design
Bazar Bizar
BuzziSpace
Carl Hansen & Søn
Cosentino
D&M
Domani
Ethnicraft
FibreGuard
Flamant
Gardeco
Gommaire
Goodwill
Hay
Heatsail
Heerenhuis
Henry Dean
HK Living
Joli
JU.
Kewlox
Limited Edition
Made by Theuns
Marckdael
Marie's corner
Melmath
Mon Dada
Omar
Ondarreta
PAJU
Paveau
Poltrona Frau
Pomax
Rasteli
Roolf Living
Royal Botania
Scapa Home
Sempre
Serax
Sherwin-Williams
Silk-ka
The HUB
TOOON.
Umbrosa
Vincent Sheppard
Vitra
XLBoom
TRANSPORT ADW
TRANSPORT ADW
This year, transportation is the key to success.
TRANSPORT TO ANTWERP
Take advantage of our partnership with Hertz providing our international visitors with the opportunity to rent a car at reduced rates. More info soon.
TRANSPORT BETWEEN SHOWROOMS
Call on the spot or pre-book (for free)
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Taxis from Antwerp Tax
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Polestar shuttles
TRANSPORT IN THE CITY CENTER
Explore the city center effortlessly with our velo bikes. Free ride vouchers will be available at 'The Club'.
INFOPOINT
The Club - Powered by Fedustria
Welcome to The Club - powered by Fedustria - the vibrant hub nestled within the Antwerp Cruise Terminal beneath the historic building of 'Het Steen'.
Here, visitors can:
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Explore all the participants of the 2024 edition, providing a comprehensive overview.
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Easily access transportation options right at the doorstep, including free shuttles by Polestar, free taxis provided by ADW, and free vouchers for complimentary rides on A-velo bikes within the city.
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Seek information about Antwerp Design Week at the helpdesk.
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Attend in a diverse range of events.
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Take their time to savor delicious drinks, snacks, and more.
ADW 2023 IN NUMBERS
2023 was our first edition.
IN NUMBERS
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40.000 targeted visitors by mail
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1535 unique visitors who visited several locations.
VISITOR TYPES
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Retail: 29.56%
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Interieur: 42.35%
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Architects: 6.03%
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Other: 22.06%
COUNTRIES
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Belgium = 50.9%
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Netherlands = 16.8%
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France = 7.6%
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Germany = 6.5%
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Spain = 1.6%
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UK = 2.7%
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Italy = 1.7%
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Portugal = 1.6%
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Estonia = 0.6%
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Austria = 0.6%
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Russia = 0.6%
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Other = 5.1%
DISTRICTS AND HUBS
Antwerp Design Week revolves around the HUBS, locations where brands with headquarters in and around Antwerp generously host other brands that may not have a presence in the city. This unique setup promotes a dynamic exchange of diverse design ideas. Visitors have the opportunity to connect with various brands, build meaningful connections, and explore potential collaborations.
DOWNTOWN
Carl Hansen & Søn
Domani
Elevation21
Flamant
Hay
Kewlox
Melmath
Scapa Home
Vitra
BuzziSpace - hub for:
Poltrona Frau
Cosentino - hub for:
Onderetta
The HUB - hub for:
Made by Theuns
NORTH
Authentage
Rasteli
XLBoom - hub for:
Gardeco
Marie's corner
Vincent Sheppard
Mon Dada
Aquanova
Gommaire - hub for:
Omar
Silk-ka
EAST
Sempre Indoor & Outdoor Living
Royal Botania
Henry Dean - hub for:
Ju.
SOUTH
Goodwill
Bazar Bizar
Serax
Pomax
Heatsail
WEST
HKliving
Ethnicraft - hub for:
Ashtari Carpets
Paveau
Umbrosa
Roolf Living
Atelier Pierre
Sherwin-Williams
D&M - hub for:
Marckdael
joli
PAJU
Heerenhuuis - hub for:
Limited Edition
Tooon. - hub for:
FibreGuard
HOTELS
discount code ANT-ADW2024
This year, we will be collaborating with 8 hotels, all of which you can find listed on our website.
These hotels are offering exclusive discounts for our visitors, conveniently detailed on the 'hotels' page.
YOUNG CREATIVES
Our Young Creatives are emerging talents in the world of design and creativity. They are young, innovative, and passionate, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to Antwerp Design Week. These talents are given the opportunity to showcase their work and network within the design community, gaining valuable experience and exposure for their future careers.