DesignMarch will transform the most northerly capital in the world into one big venue for design on May 3rd to 7th. This year the theme for the festival is What now? and the diverse program will reflect the unique growth in the Icelandic design scene.
What now? What is happening now? What will the future look like?
Over 100 exhibitions, 400 participants and 100 events will reflect what is happening now in the field of design and architecture, provide insight into new solutions and ideas and show new ways of dealing with the challenges of now to inspire guests and participants.
Recycling, reuse, innovation, value creation, experiments, play are amongst the common thread in the program, where different design disciplines such as architecture, graphic design, fashion design, product design, digital design and everything in between show the growth that takes place in design in Iceland.
The festival will begin with the international conference DesignTalks in Harpa on Wednesday, May 3rd.
About DesignMarch
DesignMarch brings together participants and guests with progressive design and innovation. The festival heralds new and surprising approaches and is a vibrant platform for ideas, diverse perspectives and knowledge driving force that enriches and enhances society.
DesignMarch gives inspiration and enjoyment with the aim to share the exhibitions, participants and their content to a broader audience, both in Iceland and abroad, in collaboration with other stakeholders, such as Promote Iceland.
DesignMarch is a harbinger of optimism and creativity. The festival takes the opportunity to focus on design as a driving force for innovation, and demonstrate the important role of design, architecture and innovation in society, especially during this time of uncertainty the world is facing now.
Curious about the creative spirit in Iceland? DesignMarch in collaboration with Icelandair, launched a short documentary about design in Iceland, called Why not? Designing the Spirit of Iceland.
DesignMarch in collaboration with the Icelandic Embassies in the Nordic capitals brought together designers from Iceland and the Nordic capitals in an interesting conversation about design and architecture. Read more about it here and listen to the interesting conversations on design and architecture.
If you have any questions or seek more material please feel free to contact the team at info@honnunarmars.is and we’ll take it from there!
Let´s be creative and celebrate the importance of design!
See you at DesignMarch 2023!
