Designblok is coming! Here’s our pick of what not to miss at the biggest Central European celebration of design and fashion
30. 9. 2025
Designblok traditionally opens with Professionals’ Day and will be open to the public from Wednesday, October 8 to Sunday, October 12. The festival will showcase innovations from over two hundred carefully selected creators, studios, and prominent brands. Below, we’ve prepared a selection of events, exhibitions, and installations that you definitely shouldn’t miss.
1. Main exhibitions at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Rudolfinum Gallery
The central exhibition, titled Courage: Women in Architecture, Design, and Applied Arts, follows the main theme of the festival and highlights the work of twenty women across generations active in architecture, design, and applied arts.
The Neo-Renaissance halls of the Museum of Decorative Arts will also host Zdeněk Vacek: DARK ’n’ LUSH, tracing 25 years of his jewelry creations and their metamorphosis into object art, as well as Design is My Religion, reflecting the work of the legendary Czech designer Jiří Pelcl. Exhibitions at the Museum of Decorative Arts can be visited with a valid festival pass until November 2, 2025.
The Lodžie exhibition space at Rudolfinum Gallery will feature the exclusive premiere of honorary festival guest Mary McCartney: Striking by PLAYCE. During the festival, Rudolfinum Gallery will also host a solo exhibition by Czech artist Kateřina Vincourová, titled Skin Care.
2. Inspirational talks and discussions at Designblok Talks and Designblok Stage
On Professionals’ Day, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the largest networking and educational conference for design, architecture, and development professionals, Designblok Talks, will take place at Nová Spirála Theatre. Speakers include Erwan Bouroullec, Sabine Marcelis, Bernard Dubois, Winy Maas, Max Fraser, and architectural studios such as Snøhetta and BIG, among other leading figures in world design and architecture.
Questions explored include: How can you profit from design? Can inclusive education ensure menstrual products in schools? Does creativity work in public administration? What is the future of clothing, and what will remain of today’s fashion in 100 years? How to succeed in design after school? How (not) to design signage systems for healthcare? What is the visual future of concerts and stage design?
Designblok Stage, in Křižík Pavilion E, will offer lectures and panel discussions throughout the festival.
→ Tickets, program, and more info on Designblok Talks
→ Designblok Stage program
3. International stars of world design, architecture, and art
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola will visit Prague to receive the Award for Outstanding Contribution to World Design and, on the invitation of Konsepti and Designblok, present her latest collection Insula for Kettal. French designer Erwan Bouroullec will premiere the Mynt chair for Vitra, British photographer Mary McCartney will present the exhibition Striking by PLAYCE, and speakers at Designblok Talks include Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis, Marius Myking from Snøhetta, Dutch architect Winy Maas from MVRDV, and other prominent contemporary figures.
4. Tech & Sustainability
We recommend presentations by manufacturers and brands focusing on sustainability, new material development, and technological processes. Highlights include Off-space™, Balance is Motion, FA ČVUT, KAYU, SAZKA reLosy, ŠKODA with their electric estate Vision O, and new partner ČEZ.
5. Showcase of new talent
Bold young design will again be featured through presentations by Central European schools and universities (School Today), presentations and fashion shows of the finalists of the prestigious graduate competition (Diploma Selection), and emerging designers selected for Designblok Talent Cards.
→ Tickets for Diploma Selection fashion shows
6. Exceptional selection of Czech designers and manufacturers – High Craft
At the Royal Summer Palace of Prague Castle, Designblok, under the patronage of Eva Pavlová and in cooperation with VOGUE CS, will present a curated selection of Czech creators and brands that combine traditional crafts with innovative, environmentally friendly production methods and the highest aesthetic standards.
7. Newcomers at Designblok
Up to 30% of exhibitors at this year’s festival are participating for the first time. This includes Lenka Holubcová, Ateliér Šunčík – David Ševčík’s ceramics, social enterprise SKOBA in collaboration with designer Jiří Krejčířík, LUKRU design by Lucie Kružlicová, Plastenco, Jasna Studio by Michaela Doležalová, and others. A fresh breeze will also be brought by a record number of international exhibitors from Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia.
8. Designblok for Kids
A family program full of interactive exhibits, creative games, workshops, and activities for children. Visit the Designblok for Kids pavilion and its central installation MRAK by designer Maxim Velčovský, decorate the magical LEGO tree, or try the SAZKA reLosy pumptrack.
→ More info and tickets for children’s workshops
9. Prague lives Design(blok)!
Exhibitions, pop-ups, workshops, parties, and other special events – every year, dozens of galleries, showrooms, shops, and restaurants across the city join the festival. Highlights include BOMMA Cabinets of Reminiscence at Kovařovic Villa, Konsepti Showroom, The Design, SIN Gallery, Museum Kampa, and many more – explore our virtual map and pick your favorites.
10. Outdoor program and rooftop afterparty at Křižík Pavilions
Don’t miss outdoor installations, food zones, and the festival atmosphere at Výstaviště. On the rooftop of Křižík Pavilions, studio cirque.menu has prepared a café and evening bar, Rooftop by Cirque.Menu, hosting themed afterparties, concerts, and Design(blok) lovers runs with designers.
Check out the full program, main exhibitions, exhibitor catalog, and practical festival information. See you at Designblok!
