A professional event focused on hotel and hospitality design, development and operation, bringing together architecture, interiors, construction, furniture, technology and hotel solutions.
Rather than being a conventional furniture fair, it focuses on surfaces and materials for architecture and interior design, including innovative materials, textures, technologies, installations and sustainable solutions.
Surface Design Show is the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to surface material innovation. It is the event of choice for architects and designers to see, source and specify the latest and most inspiring internal and external surface materials from over 180 exhibitors.
Although furniture is central to the event, its Greenhouse section is particularly interesting. It gives emerging designers a platform to present experimental and new work.
The 2027 edition is also significant because the fair is moving to a biennial format.
One of South Korea’s major lifestyle and interior design events, showcasing furniture, home décor, lighting, materials, lifestyle products and contemporary design. The fair brings together established brands, designers and emerging creative concepts, with a strong emphasis on how design shapes everyday living.
Indonesia’s major international furniture and design trade fair, bringing together furniture manufacturers, interior designers, product designers, craftspeople, buyers and exporters. The event showcases furniture, lighting, decorative products, natural materials and Indonesian craftsmanship.
Vietnam’s major international furniture and home-accessories fair, focused on furniture, home décor, interior products and export-oriented design. It offers a strong look at Vietnamese craftsmanship and Southeast Asian furniture production.
Southeast Asia’s largest furniture trade show, bringing together international buyers, designers, manufacturers and furniture brands. The event covers residential and commercial furniture, lighting, fabrics, decorative objects and interior solutions, with dedicated design showcases and emerging-designer programmes.
The Philippines’ premier furniture and design event, showcasing Filipino craftsmanship, contemporary furniture, sustainable production and bespoke design. The programme includes furniture talks and workshops exploring the work of local designers and makers.
Design Shanghai is one of Asia’s leading international design events, bringing together major global brands, emerging designers and galleries across furniture, lighting, interiors, materials and lifestyle design. The 2027 edition will return to the historic Shanghai Exhibition Centre, continuing its role as a meeting point between international design and the rapidly evolving Asian design scene. Beyond product presentation, the fair is particularly interesting for discovering contemporary Chinese design, innovative materials, craftsmanship and new interpretations of traditional Asian aesthetics.
Why visit: An excellent choice for discovering design trends in Asia and seeing how Chinese creativity is combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary interiors and international design language.