Design China Beijing returns September 2021

The 4th edition of Design China Beijing will run from 24th to 27th September 2021 as part of the Beijing International Design with a focus on the theme of ‘Nature, Nurture and Sustainable Beauty’ which will be expressed through sustainable design materials and industrial research.

Design China Beijing plays a pivotal role in this year’s global design calendar, as one of the leading international design trade events with a physical presence following the pandemic. As part of the Design Shanghai portfolio, which now covers three key cultural and commercial hubs in China, Design China Beijing will be followed by Design Shenzhen,  launching for the first time 9th-12th December 2021.

Set across 12,000² metres of the National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, one of the largest exhibition centres in Beijing, the event exhibits over 100 designers including some of China’s most exciting brands, both established and emerging, as well as the latest products from leading global design brands showcasing their commitment to regenerative design.

The fair will focus on the theme of Nature, Nurture and Sustainable Beauty which will be expressed with sustainable design materials and industrial research, including not only architectural and urban innovation but also new modes of cultural and social interaction through design.

Design China Beijing’s ambition is seeking to engage not just the designer and industry but also the broader audience and bring awareness to the expanded technological, cultural, social and economic field of sustainability.

Design China Beijing’s Show Director, Zhuo Tan notes “After all the challenges we have been through over the past three years, Design China Beijing has developed into a hub of architectural and design innovation and has built a strong reputation in the design industry. In the 4th edition of Design China Beijing, we would like to go beyond original designs and industrial research, and to deepen our understanding of 'sustainability' through designs from our exciting exhibitors and features.”

Aquafil, a global leader in the synthetic fibres industry and a pioneer in quality, innovation and sustainability, will present ECONYL®, (pictured above) a regenerated nylon product. ECONYL® has pioneered closed loop regeneration processes to deliver brand new sustainable products. Leader in performance fabric, Sunbrella, will launch a new Odyssey collection designed by Christophe Catteau and office furniture innovator Interstuhl will showcase their efforts to integrate and consolidate sustainable thinking into the company as a whole; by using renewable energy, such as district heating and solar energy, Interstuhl save approximately 243 tons of CO2 annually

Initiated by Design China Beijing and Jae Li, an international designer, curator, and educator with distinctive award-winning creative design experiences, Green Connections is a cross-disciplinary design industry leadership platform, with a vision to bring together leaders in various sustainable design and innovation realms. Through workshops, exhibits and collaborative projects, Green Connections community is dedicated in sharing the most cutting edge sustainable design trends and ideas, and in searching for the best sustainable practices in future design. Green Connections offers a chance to discover new materials and progressive sustainability research.

A number of brands, including Canadian Wood, Baluxne Byrne, 3M, Hay, BottleDream, Tongji University School of Design, University of California and Berkeley School of Environmental Design, are also participating in the live presentations to showcase the latest products, solutions and know-how to the market and audiences.

For more information go to Australasian Leisure Management event listing at ausleisure.com.au/events/design-china-beijing-2021/