Major Announcement: Six Features and Two Conferences — Full Preview of Design Shenzhen 2025
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The third edition of Design Shenzhen will return to the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre from 18 to 21 September 2025, unveiling an enhanced platform at the intersection of design and technology. For the first time, the event will adopt a completely new layout, introducing the Consumer Technology and the Luxury Home Design. Together with the Commercial Design, these three pillars will offer a comprehensive look into the diverse dimensions of global high-end design.
In response to emerging industry trends, Design Shenzhen 2025 will launch two signature forums: the Global Luxury Property Design Conference and the Technology and Creativity Conference. These forums will delve into the evolving role of design in both premium living environments and the future of technological innovation.
Design Shenzhen 2025 Global Luxury Property Design Conference will centre on the theme “The New Luxury”, structured around Four Themes:
- The Global Luxury Property Market: Design Concepts And Market Overview
- Lifestyle, Health / Wellbeing And Recreation
- China's Own Luxury Design Aesthetic Draws From Ancient And Modern
- Technology And Design: What Really Turns The Luxury Homeowner On?
Bringing together influential voices from both international and Chinese luxury sectors, the forum will examine market dynamics and design practice, offering new insight into the future direction of China’s high-end residential landscape.
Design Shenzhen 2025 Technology and Creativity Conference will explore “Digital Design for Humanity”, reflecting Shenzhen’s identity as a global hub of technology. Key themes include:
- Re-Designing Design: the future of the love affair between technology and
creativity - The Machine and Nature: Digital equals Sustainable
- Aesthetic cross-fertilisations: Design and artistic culture meet
- The Big Debate: Human versus AI creativity. Where does the Big Idea come from?
The forum will provide an open and inclusive platform for global design leaders, technologists and innovators to share insights and challenge assumptions about the future of design in a rapidly digitising world.
Design Shenzhen features have been significantly expanded to include several new launches and world-first presentations. These specially curated zones will further explore the convergence of design, technology, lifestyle, and material aesthetics. Key highlights include:
- the world premiere of E-space, a cutting-edge esports living concept inspired by Gen Z culture and digital identity;
- Re:Materialize, a new materials trend feature focused on residential and consumer tech applications;
- the launch of WELLFORM, a wellness-oriented luxury show home;
- MADEDIT, a showcase of modular, customisable industrial design practices.
These new projects will be presented alongside returning favourites such as GOOD DESIGN SELECT and WellConnect, creating a multidimensional experience platform designed to meet the evolving needs of contemporary living, consumption, and design practice.
