Design Season Cologne

We are Design Season Cologne,

the new international city-wide design festival in Cologne.

Work Life Concepts shaped by Design

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Our Key Principles

Clear Focus

Interior design, furniture, spatial design, architecture, immersive installations and technical innovation form the heart of our festival. We welcome designers and brands who create meaningful, innovative spaces.

Curated Excellence

Every exhibition will be carefully curated by a dedicated team to guarantee international quality in every space.

Digital-First Experience

Modern digital tools simplify registration and navigation, offering both visitors and exhibitors a smooth, sustainable, and accessible festival experience.

Collaborative Spirit

A diverse community of designers, curators, and local partners works together to inspire new ideas and foster shared success.

Immersive Celebration

Design Season Cologne turns the entire city into a living design experience – with pop-up shows and installations spread across vibrant neighbourhoods.

About Us

We are a dedicated team of event organizers, designers, and marketing specialists — but above all, we are Design Lovers. Our goal is simple: to create Germany’s next outstanding design festival — a stage for creative concepts and international exchange right in the heart of Cologne.

Visions

How we envision the future of Design Season

Festival Focus

Core Disciplines

Design Season Cologne is a city-wide festival focused on these key areas — inviting both classic and experimental exhibitions.

Interior Design
Furniture Design
Spatial Design
Architecture
Innovation
Creative Brand Presentations

These disciplines are invited to create both classic and experimental exhibitions within the festival framework. Open House and Open Studio formats for architects and designers are also welcome to participate.

Who Can Participate?

Brands & Designers:

Brands are warmly invited to strengthen their presence and connect with international guests. Open House and Open Studio formats are also welcome.

Other Disciplines:

Other creative fields can join if their concepts contribute to the festival’s dialogue. Pure art or photography showcases are not part of the event — instead, we encourage galleries to collaborate with designers or lend their spaces to projects that create remarkable interior experiences.

Under the motto “Work Life Concepts Shaped by Design”, we embrace everything from furniture and interiors to visionary ideas about the future of work and life.

Take Part

Are you a creative, studio, or brand planning an exhibition, installation, or presentation? Design Season Cologne is your platform to connect with international audiences and showcase your vision.

We’re offering an early-bird registration discount of 15% for those who register early.

Submit Your Exhibition Now!