Informations for Professionals
Are you a professional in architecture, design, or other creative industries wondering how to get involved in the festival?
What is DesignBlok
DesignBlok is the largest design and fashion festival in Central Europe. Over six days, it presents the latest works from more than 300 selected creators and brands. Curated exhibitions reflect current social issues and serve as a platform connecting designers with business and the general public. The festival is complemented by a rich accompanying program full of lectures, fashion shows, and networking opportunities.
ABOUT DesignBlok
28 editions
300+ exhibitors
5,000+ professionals
50,000 visitors
Program for Professionals
The festival kicks off with Professionals’ Day, offering exclusive access to exhibitions without the general public and providing a space to meet with exhibitors. It also features the largest industry conference, DesignBlok Talks, which opens a deeper dialogue on the future of design and architecture. The week-long program is complemented by lectures at the DesignBlok Stage and abundant opportunities for professional networking.
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Why exhibit
DesignBlok is the largest design festival in Central and Eastern Europe, with a tradition dating back to 1999. Join hundreds of creators and present your work to more than 50,000 visitors. Over the course of six days, you will gain a key platform for connecting with business, the general public, and thousands of professionals, gallery owners, and journalists.
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Brand Visibility
With over 50,000 visitors and 1.2 million users reached online, DesignBlok offers exceptional visibility. It is a great opportunity to personally connect with new customers and fans in the heart of Europe.
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Business Opportunities
Every year, over 5,000 domestic and international professionals head our way – ranging from architects and curators to distributors, developers, and journalists. Join 300 exhibitors and be there when new partnerships and business collaborations are formed.
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Media Reach
Meet hundreds of accredited journalists and capture the attention of global media. Leading titles such as Dezeen, Wallpaper*, and Vogue regularly report on the festival. Open your gateway to the global stage and take advantage of our digital reach with over 8 million impressions, 1.2 million users reached annually, and a community of 85,000 followers.
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Testing and Feedback
The ideal place to introduce innovative novelties to an audience genuinely interested in design. Moreover, up to 92% of visitors plan to attend the festival the following year. Get valuable live reactions and discover what resonates.
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Career Launchpad
We actively seek out and support young creative talents. Graduates can apply for our international Diploma Selection competition. For selected students, we also have the Talent Cards program, which offers exhibition space free of charge.
Young Talents
Supporting the emerging generation is one of the core missions of DesignBlok. Through the Diploma Selection, Talent Cards, and School Today projects, we provide young talents across various disciplines with a space for presentation and networking. We connect them with curators, journalists, and manufacturers from around the world, acting as a stepping stone for their international careers.
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DesignBlok Diploma Selection
For the twelfth consecutive year, we are organizing an international competition for the best European diploma projects in product and fashion design. We offer 30 finalists the opportunity to present before an expert jury, financial support for their own collection, and valuable contacts for brand development.
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DesignBlok Talent Cards
A curated selection of promising students and emerging designers with an innovative approach. We provide selected creators, who are shaping the future of the industry, with a space for presentation and networking, supported by our partners Česká spořitelna and Visa.
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School Today
A space dedicated to the upcoming generation. Exhibitions by leading Central European schools present experimental student projects and offer a unique perspective on what the future of design and its role in society will look like.
Timeline
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February 2026
Applications open for the 28th edition of DesignBlok
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31. 5. 2026
Application deadline for the 28th edition of DesignBlok
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1. 7. – 1. 10. 2026
Accreditation for Journalists and Professionals
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31. 8. 2026
Application Deadline for DesignBlok in the City
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28. 9. – 5. 10. 2026
Installation of exhibitions at the main venues
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6–7. 10. 2026
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7–11. 10. 2026
The DesignBlok festival is open to the public
Partnerships
Press
DesignBlok is visited each year by hundreds of Czech and international journalists, including representatives of media outlets such as Dezeen, designboom, Wallpaper*, ELLE Decoration, Vogue, Financial Times and The New York Times.
In the media section, you can apply for press accreditation, access the Press Centre with press releases, images and other downloadable materials, or contact us regarding interviews and other media opportunities.