Berlin-based, Germany-based and international designers, design studios, design collectives, brands, companies, agencies, cultural institutions, educational institutions, research institutions, galleries, shops and start-ups are all invited to contribute to BERLIN DESIGN WEEK and, in this way, to present their ideas, concepts and products. PAST PARTICIPANTS HAVE COME FROM THE FOLLOWING DESIGN FIELDS: Industrial design, communication design, interaction design, spatial design, textile and materials design, interior design, UX design, UI design, design research, social design, synesthetic design, design management, design thinking, eco design and more. In its fifth edition in 2022, ten exhibitions, 30 locations, 7 institutions, and about 150 national and international participants from 42 countries took part at BERLIN DESIGN WEEK. Participants included designers and organizations from different design fields in product design, interior design, social design, healthcare & well-being, digital solutions, environmental design, UX, UI, mobility, design concept, and visual arts, who jointly designed an extensive program.

BERLIN DESIGN WEEK events take place simultaneously at various locations around Berlin. Looking for a location? You can find a list of possible locations at visitBerlin and go pop up. The BERLIN DESIGN WEEK team is happy to help you find a suitable location and—upon request—will also scout locations for you and establish connections with location owners.

Step 1

Fill in the pre-registration form on this page. Introduce yourself and describe the work you want to present at BNDNWK in the “Concept overview” field. Please also describe the kind of event you are planning (e.g., exhibition, talk, presentation, etc.) as well as the dates and, if possible, times at which BNDNWK visitors can attend your event. In terms of dates and times, your concept can range from a one-time event to a format that spans 11 days. Once you have submitted the form, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing a summary of all of the entered information. You will receive an answer from the BNDNWK programme team within two weeks of submitting your application.

Step 2:

If your event is approved by the BNDNWK 2022 programme team, you will receive login data for your registration form where you can enter further information and details about your event. Before you submit the form, make sure that you have filled in every field. You can enter up to five events in your registration form by clicking “Add another event”. Every event is automatically assigned the same location, applicant and billing address. If you are planning different events at several locations, you will have to fill out a separate registration form for each event. Please note that we charge event fees per location. For more information, please refer to the overview of participation fees. Once you submit the form, you will once again receive a confirmation e-mail containing a summary of all the information you have sent us.

Step 3:

Once we have received detailed information about your event and your materials, we will enter this information into our digital event calendar and map. We will notify you when your event goes live in our programme. You then have 7 days to change, correct or add any information. Last but not least, you will receive an invoice with your participation fees via e-mail.

Submitted project proposals will be evaluated and selected based on the following criteria:

• ○ The manner in which the project addresses new and relevant design trends and strategies ○ Its connection to the theme of this year’s BERLIN DESIGN WEEK „#RESILIENCE“ ○ Its social, ethical and sustainable relevance and impact ○ Its maturity and presentation ○ Its innovative approach

The fees listed below apply for one independently organised event for BERLIN DESIGN WEEK at an existing location or a location organised by the applicant. All prices indicated are subject to VAT. DESIGNERS, DESIGN STUDIOS, DESIGN COLLECTIVES, BRANDS, COMPANIES, AGENCIES: 10 or more employees EUR 700 11 to 50 employees EUR 1,400 More than 50 employees EUR 3,000 CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS: Flat rate EUR 1,000