This December, the Dezeen Events Guide spotlights several key architecture and design happenings, including Taiwan Design Week, Miami Art Week, and Designtide Tokyo.
Additional notable events this month include Business of Design Week and Chiang Mai Design Week.
Taiwan Design Week
29 November to 7 December, Taiwan
The 2025 edition marks the third year of Taiwan Design Week, which unfolds at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. The festival presents a variety of exhibitions, tours, talks, and networking events.
This year’s theme, Design Next, explores how design continues to innovate and evolve, emphasizing its role in supporting communities and fostering environmental stewardship.
Miami Art Week
1 to 7 December, USA
Miami Art Week returns with a vibrant mix of events, including art and design fairs, pop-up shops, open showrooms, product launches, talks, and exhibitions.
Key highlights include Design Miami, Scope Art Show, Alcova Miami, and Art Basel Miami Beach. Notable participating brands are Kohler, Henge, and IKEA.
The 2025 edition of Dezeen’s Miami Art Week guide, along with its digital map, is sponsored by Liaigre.
Business of Design Week
3 to 5 December, Hong Kong
Held annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Business of Design Week features over 40 talks throughout its three-day program.
This year, the conference welcomes 30 speakers, including renowned Italian architect Carlo Ratti, designer Michele De Lucchi, and German architect Ole Scheeren.
Chiang Mai Design Week
6 to 14 December, Thailand
Chiang Mai Design Week is an annual festival that celebrates a diverse array of creative disciplines, from woodwork and textiles to fashion, ceramics, drawing, and cross-stitch. Both local and international brands participate in this nine-day event.
The festival fills the city with exhibitions, talks, performances, tours, workshops, and markets, creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere for visitors and participants alike.
Designtide Tokyo
6 to 21 December, Japan
Designtide Tokyo is an annual celebration of design, featuring an array of exhibitions and talks. This year’s event takes place at Forest Hills West.
The festival includes its signature main exhibition, highlighting contemporary Japanese design across 26 makers, as well as the Class of 2025
