Programme — Vienna Design Week

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130 YEARS OF WITTMANN – TRADITION MEETS THE FUTURE

Wittmann Möbelwerkstätten GmbH

25.9.–3.10.2026

130 years of Wittmann: Classic furniture and new designs at the intersection of craftsmanship, tradition, and the future.

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20 × 20

designforum Wien, designaustria

25.9.–4.10.2026

20 emerging design positions outline perspectives for the future.

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45 SYMBOLS – CLAY TO CODE

New Design University (NDU)

25.–26.9.2026

A multicultural exploration of visual language at the intersection of images, writing, signs, and symbols.

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A REUNION – THE TIGERS HAVE FOUND US AND WE DO NOT CARE

Class of 2023 - Design Academy Eindhoven

25.9.–4.10.2026

A performative class reunion where memories become objects and visitors become participants.

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

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ABHISHEK BLESSON MANUEL ALEX SAHAYAM: TERRA-PORE

PREFORM

25.–26.9.2026

The acoustic panels “Terra-Pore” transform local materials into sound-absorbing design elements.

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ABOUT A SONG – TUNES ON PORCELAIN

feinedinge* porzellanmanufaktur

25.9.–3.10.2026

Porcelain Meets Music: Roland Reiter and feinedinge combine musical improvisation, artistic expression, and ceramic craftsmanship.

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

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ANNA SUDY, LEONIE FELGER AND ANNA ANTONI: ĒCHOS

Oido

25.–26.9.2026

What are the foundations of good acoustics?

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ANNA ZIMM CORDA: USM – A DIFFERENT APPROACH

Behan & Thurm

25.–26.9.2026

The patterns from this year’s festival campaign serve as the starting point for a reinterpretation of the legendary USM furniture system.

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Education

Guided Tour

ARCH ON WALK HIETZING 1 – SPATIAL CONCEPTS FROM FRANK TO LOOS

ARCH ON TOUR

26.9.2026, 2pm–5pm

This architectural walking tour illustrates Loos’ spatial concepts alongside Josef Frank’s guiding principle of “the house as a path and a space” in the iconic Villa Beer.

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Education

Guided Tour

ARCH ON WALK HIETZING 2 – EXPERIMENTAL MODEL SETTLEMENTS

ARCH ON TOUR

27.9.2026, 3pm–6pm

This tour explores the iconic Vienna Werkbund housing estate, including an interior visit to the Rietveld-Haus, and offers a glimpse of the neighboring prefabricated housing estate designed by Carl Auböck and Roland Rainer.

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Education

Guided Tour

ARCH ON WALK HIETZING 3 – CHURCH AND GARDEN CITY

ARCH ON TOUR

3.10.2026, 2pm–5pm

Discoveries in Hietzing: From Josef Lackner’s Brutalist church to Karl Schartelmüller’s superblock as a garden city.

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Education

Guided Tour

ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY AT THE SARGFABRIK

Sargfabrik – Verein für Integrative Lebensgestaltung

A guided tour offers a glimpse into one of the city’s most remarkable residential projects: the Sargfabrik.

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Anniversary

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ARCHIVE OF CHANCE

VIENNA DESIGN WEEK

25.–26.9.2026

“On their own, these items may not seem like much. But together, they trace the paths we took to discover our annually changing Festival Headquarters. That’s what makes them valuable to us.”

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BEYOND SEEING – RETHINKING HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS WITH SPACE

Desz Office

25.–26.9.2026

With this presentation, conceived as a sensory exploration, the New York-based office illustrates how design and visual perception influence our relationship to space and everyday life.

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Education

Guided Tour

BEYOND THE BACKROOMS

Alexandra Brückner

4.10.2026, 2.30pm–4pm

Alexandra Brückner, Head of Production at VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, invites participants on an expedition through the spaces behind the spaces.

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BOUNDARIES – METAL OBJECTS FROM ISTANBUL

theOZKstudio

25.9.–3.10.2026

With collectible metal designs and a touch of eccentricity, theOZKstudio is pushing (new) boundaries.

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CITIZEN DANUBE

Citizen Nature, Klima Biennale Wien

25.–26.9.2026

Katja Schechtner and Alex Putzer, in collaboration with the Klima Biennale Wien, present the Declaration of the Rights of Citizen Danube.

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CITIZEN DANUBE IN MOTION

Vincent Wagner

25.–26.9.2026

Vincent Wagner’s animation paints an atmospheric picture of the Danube as a key citizen within a larger whole.

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CAN’T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD

Bratislava Design Week, Slovak Design Center, Slowakisches Institut in Wien

25.9.–4.10.2026

Bratislava Design Week showcases memorable designs by contemporary Slovak designers.

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CECI N’EST PAS UN DING

Studio FREUDE

25.–26.9.2026

In the form of an interactive installation, Studio FREUDE, Sebastian Hackenschmidt, Cornelia Malli, and Michael Tatschl present the sequel to an anthology that designers absolutely must read: “Unabdinglich!”

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CELESTIAL NATURE

Subtile

25.–26.9.2026

A multidisciplinary presentation sets the stage for the debut of the sculptural table “Celestial Nature” and tells a story of material transformation and artisanal expertise.

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CHIMAERE – A TRANSIENT SPATIAL STRUCTURE MADE OF BIOPOLYMERS

Flexi Studio

25.–26.9.2026

Experimental research, biodegradable materials, and aspects of decay manifest themselves as a space-filling structure. … What might design look like if change, aging, and biodegradation were understood not as a loss, but as an integral part of the design? In the form of a walk-in pavilion with an … more

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CLEAN GIRL

Swedish Girls, schaum

25.–26.9.2026

The interactive installation CLEAN GIRL creates space for encounters, participation, and collective routines.

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CONNECTING THE DOTS – LOCAL SNEAKER MICROFACTORY

issue 9

25.–26.9.2026

With a mobile microfactory, the Austrian label issue 9 demonstrates its production approach for fully recyclable sneakers.

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CRITICAL UTOPIA – POSSIBLE FUTURES

Budapest Metropolitan University, COLLEGIUM HUNGARICUM WIEN – UNGARISCHES KULTURINSTITUT

25.–26.9.2026

Speculative design concepts, innovative material experiments, and artistic installations come together in a joint showcase.

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DESIGN, YOU, AND ME IN THE BELVEDEREGASSE

design.mikimartinek

2.10.2026

Through four hands-on workshops, Miki Martinek highlights her love for (Japanese) design and the shared experience of creative processes.

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DESIGN, YOU, AND ME: WORKSHOP “FUROSHIKI”

design.mikimartinek

29.9.2026, 5.30pm–7pm

Through four hands-on workshops, Miki Martinek highlights her love for (Japanese) design and the shared experience of creative processes.

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DESIGN, YOU, AND ME: WORKSHOP “GLASS DESIGN”

design.mikimartinek

3.10.2026, 5.30pm–7pm

Through four hands-on workshops, Miki Martinek highlights her love for (Japanese) design and the shared experience of creative processes.

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DESIGN, YOU, AND ME: WORKSHOP “WOODTURNING”

design.mikimartinek

1.10.2026, 5.30pm–7pm

Through four hands-on workshops, Miki Martinek highlights her love for (Japanese) design and the shared experience of creative processes.

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Cocktail

DESIGNING BEVERAGES – HOW MODERN DESIGN AFFECTS COCKTAIL CULTURE

Bar Calypso

1.10.2026, 6pm

For a special edition of its biweekly event, Bar Calypso invites visitors to enjoy an aperitif in a cozy atmosphere.

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DESIGNING RELATIONS – DESIGN TRIFFT CHANGE

Christian Hauser, Max Kure, Leo Mühlfeld

2.10.2026, 5pm

Why we design things with care – but often not change: An interactive encounter between the design of behavior, collaboration, and culture.

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EAT YOUR WASTE – WHAT IF THE LEFTOVERS WERE THE LUXURY?

Circular Economy Forum Austria

4.10.2026, 11am–12pm

The interactive roundtable discussion EAT YOUR WASTE takes a fresh look at circular food design.

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

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ELDINE HEEP: EAVE

acunic

25.–26.9.2026

Covered in sound-absorbing fabric, the “EAVE” pendant light – inspired by a saddle roof – creates an intimate atmosphere at the table.

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ENGAGING PRESENCE

GEMMA

27.9.2026, 10am–8pm

The spatial installation ENGAGING PRESENCE creates a temporary landscape that invites visitors to linger, explore, experience, and engage with one another.

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EVERYDAY MATTERS

Humainprojects, Vera Grillmaier, Michael Mayr

25.–26.9.2026

The group exhibition EVERYDAY MATTERS explores the role that design and materiality play in shaping atmosphere and our perception of everyday life.

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FAREWELL, BORING POOL – HELLO, LIJO

iha projects

25.9.–4.10.2026

A Vienna-based studio specializing in design, technology, and health develops counter-current systems that transform pools into exercise spaces for therapy, sports, and wellness.

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Talk

FEMALE POWER – ELLA BRIGGS UND IHRE BEDEUTUNG FÜR HEUTE

Bo:IA – Bund Österreichischer Innenarchitektur

2.9.2026, 3pm–4.30pm

In a talk about interior architecture, Bo:IA explores Ella Briggs’ pioneering work in the field and its relevance today, together with authors Elana Shapira and Dörte Kuhlmann

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FOKUS

Exhibition

FOKUS: Die Essenz der Leichtigkeit Ausstellung

25.–26.9.2026

The exhibition brings together 36 international design positions selected by guest curator Connie Hüsser. Between material experimentation, construction, and poetry, they reveal the many ways in which lightness can be understood in contemporary design.

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Education

Workshop

FOREST DESIGN – BECOMING A NATURE CYBORG

Studio BOXQ

2.–3.10.2026

Nature has been designing for 3.8 billion years. It's time to learn from it for the future.

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Guided Tour

FORWARD’S STUDIO TOUR – CREATIVE HOTSPOTS IN WIEN

Forward Festival

30.9.2026, 12.30pm–5.30pm

Forward Festival offers a behind-the-scenes look at Vienna’s exciting creative studios and institutions.

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FRAKTA – MORE THAN JUST A BAG

IKEA

25.–26.9.2026

Mach’ Platz fürs Leben: „FRAKTA“ neu gedacht!

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Talk

FROM FARM MACHINE TO DESIGN ICON

CNH

29.9.2026, 5.30pm–7pm

Technical excellence meets creative vision: the story behind the “STEYR Cervus” tractor from St. Valentin.

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GROW AND GATHER – BIOCOLUMNS

Crafting Plastics!

25.–26.9.2026

A sculptural installation made of bio-based materials integrates herb and vegetable gardening into everyday urban life.

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Education

Guided Tour

GREAT VIEWS FROM THE 9TH FLOOR OF THE FESTIVAL HEADQUARTERS

OPEN HOUSE WIEN

27.9.2026, 10am–5pm

During short tours of the 9th floor of the Festival Headquarters – which is otherwise closed to the public – visitors get a special view of Vienna.

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HANDS ON PAPER

paper republic

25.9.–2.10.2026

With four workshops and a special cocktail event, paper republic invites visitors to a sensory exploration of analog creativity.

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HOUSE OF CREATURES

Centre for Creativity (CzK), Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO), SKICA Wien

25.–26.9.2026

A deep dive into Slovenian design presents objects as living beings and blurs the boundaries between function, material, and form.Pier Carlo Quecchia/DSL Studio

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IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM, EAT THEM

Cucina Alchimia

25.9.–4.10.2026

Cucina Alchimia transforms invasive crayfish into a scalable biorefinery concept through cuisine, design, and research.

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INDUSTRY PLANT

Virginia Jakim

25.–26.9.2026

With her site-specific installation, Virginia Jakim creates a tongue-in-cheek narrative in which plants take over the work at the Festival Headquarters.

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KLEMENS SCHILLINGER: (CHAIR) 01

NEW ADDRESS

25.–26.9.2026

NEW ADDRESS, the Austrian brand launched last year, presents its approach to contemporary furniture design.

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KOOPERACJE

Galerie des Polnischen Instituts Wien

25.9.–2.10.2026

KOOPERACJE showcases objects created through curated collaborations between six pairs of craftspeople from Poland.

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Party

LA TERRAZZA DJEGNO – UN SALOTTO COMUNE

verein08

3.10.2026, 3pm–7pm

For the Hietzing district, Dominik Nostitz is creating soundscapes on the plateau in front of the Festival Headquarters, blending Italian ease, design house, and surprising found objects.

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LENA BEIGEL AND GEORG SAMPL: KOLO

ZAVADSKI

25.9.–3.10.2026

A globally active, family-owned company is introducing a pendant light designed specifically for apartments in Vienna’s historic buildings.

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Talk

LIVEPODCAST – IST DAS JETZT EIN DING?

Die Presse

29.9.2026, 5pm

In a special episode of their lifestyle podcast, Eva Dinnewitzer, Valerie Zehethofer, and Daniel Kalt discuss current design trends, things, and non-things.

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LUCY.D: LUNA

feinedinge* porzellanmanufaktur

25.9.–3.10.2026

An object made of translucent porcelain and cork unites contemporary design, traditional craftsmanship, and culinary culture.

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MADE IN DENMARK – 5-IN-1 DESIGN FAUCETS

VOLA

25.9.–3.10.2026

Faucets in the style of Arne Jacobsen: VOLA combines timeless Danish design, modular construction, and precision craftsmanship.

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

Party

MANIFESTO BAR

30.9.–3.10.2026

Die MissionAcoustic-Bar im SEVEN Concept Space!

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

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MARLENE IMAN ORTNER: MODULI

CEWE

25.–26.9.2026

With “Moduli”, Marlene Iman Ortner designs multifunctional modular acoustic elements that explore the diversity of shapes in architecture.

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MÉMOIRE EN FIL

Tatiana Bifouri

An immersive textile art experience, a documentary film, and a participatory artwork celebrate Luxembourg’s cultural diversity.

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MILLION-EURO CHAIRS

FANTOPLAST Circular Design, FOUNDATION THREE, Büro Nagano

25.–26.9.2026

Design that money can’t buy? FANTOPLAST, Foundation Three, and Büro Nagano are showcasing stools made from recycled plastic waste and shredded banknotes from the GSA.

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

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MINTONG LU: THE BETTER HALF

acunic

25.–26.9.2026

Same, same, but different: Mintong Lu combines two identically shaped acoustic objects using acunic’s three-dimensional weaving technique to create a harmonious whole.

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

Conference

MissionAcoustic Conference

28.9.2026, 3pm–7pm

What began seven years ago as a digital planning tool has evolved into MissionAcoustic – a platform that connects architects and interior designers with sustainable, design-oriented acoustic solutions from more than 35 renowned brands. On the occasion of the 20th edition of the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK … more

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Exhibition

NÄCHSTER HALT, NEXT STOP

Design in Gesellschaft

25.9.–4.10.2026

All aboard, please! The exhibition NÄCHSTER HALT, NEXT STOP consists of a model train with over 35 cars designed specifically for this occasion.

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Education

Guided Tour

NEW OBJECTIVITY AT HAUS URWALEK

OPEN HOUSE WIEN

27.9.2026, 10am–5pm

VIENNA DESIGN WEEK and OPEN HOUSE WIEN are opening the doors to a special renovation project in Hietzing.

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NEW DESIGN EDUCATION – DESIGN, CRAFTS, AND MATERIAL CULTURE

New Design University (NDU)

25.–26.9.2026

Graduates of the bachelor’s program Design, Crafts, and Material Culture are presenting their final projects.

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OBSERVATIONS OF UTMOST INSIGNIFICANCE

Sebastian Freudenschuss, bounty.studio

25.–26.9.2026

Out of Office: Sebastian Freudenschuss presents his illustrative exploration of this year’s Festival Headquarters, navigating the space between absence and revitalization.

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ORNAMENT IN MOTION – DAGOBERT PECHE AND THE FEMALE ARTISTS OF THE WIENER WERKSTÄTTE

bel etage

25.9.–3.10.2026

The Vienna gallery bel etage presents unique pieces by female artists of the Wiener Werkstätte in dialogue with furniture and objects by enfant terrible Dagobert Peche.

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Work-in-Progress

OUT OF LINE

Afterhour Furniture

25.9.–4.10.2026

A design classic becomes a shared canvas, challenging the boundaries between use and preservation.

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

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PANG JUN WEI, YICHI ZHENG UND XUETING LIU: ORNACORNER

Rockfon

25.–26.9.2026

Thinking outside the box: Ornaments inspired by the Vienna Secession and Otto Wagner become functional architectural elements.

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Exhibition

PATTERN

BerCollective

25.9.–3.10.2026

In the Pattern Corner by BerCollective, visitors create their own designs using special stamps.

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PERSPECTIVES FROM THE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN

Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien

25.–26.9.2026

On sitting and reading: Students at the Institute of Design are exploring the future potential of two prototype design objects – and sharing their perspectives.

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Exhibition

PILWAX ART SPACE – GRAND OPENING WITH EJTECH

COLLEGIUM HUNGARICUM WIEN – UNGARISCHES KULTURINSTITUT

1.–2.10.2026

For the grand opening of the PILWAX Art Space, the art duo EJTECH will present a mixed-media installation at the Collegium Hungaricum in Vienna.

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Dinner

RAT SUPPER CLUB: THE LIVING SYMBIOSIS

The Social Hub Vienna

2.10.2026, 7.30pm

In the culinary performance by the Berlin-based food design studio RAT Supper Club, the eco-social ethos of The Social Hub and the design principles of Friedensreich Hundertwasser come together.

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RE:FORM

OekoBusiness Wien

25.–26.9.2026

OekoBusiness Wien and the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK are showcasing three projects that illustrate how sustainable design, strategic thinking, and operational implementation can help prepare businesses for the future.

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REPURPOSE – PERSPECTIVES ON NEW USE

New Design University (NDU)

25.–26.9.2026

Selected master’s theses from the Interior Design and Visual Communication program offer new perspectives on the repurposing of existing buildings.

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SECOND NATURE – CONTEMPORARY INDIAN CRAFTS

200 Million Artisans

25.–26.9.2026

How can companies utilize traditional Indian crafts to promote inclusive and environmentally sustainable business practices?

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Passionswege

Exhibition

SEILE

25.9.–4.10.2026

Together with Haanl, Anna Paul liberates the rope from its usual function and uses its structure, texture, and sculptural presence as the starting point for a series of oversized objects.

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Education

Workshop

SHORT BREAK – NO RUSH

26.9.2026, 11am–4pm

For young and old alike: a coloring station for everyone!

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

Presentation

SOPHIE GRELL: VERBAND

acunic

25.–26.9.2026

With “Verband”, Sophie Grell presents a wall consisting of twelve acoustically effective light fixtures that can be expanded in all directions.

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MissionAcoustic Manifesto

Presentation

SOPHIE LUGER: POUFOLO

acunic

25.–26.9.2026

“Poufolo” is an acoustic seating element designed by Sophie Luger, based on the geometry of acunic’s woven acoustic textiles.

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Exhibition

SOURDOUGH CYBORG

chmara.rosinke

25.–26.9.2026

In SOURDOUGH CYBORG, the kitchen becomes a sensory laboratory for interspecies relationships.

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VIENNA DESIGN WEEK/esel.at/Robert Puteanu

Education

Guided Tour

TOUR OF CRAFT WORKSHOPS IN THE MEIDLINGER VIERECKL

Unsichtbares Handwerk

29.9.2026, 8am–10am

A stroll through the Meidlinger Viereckl brings to life the crafts of the past and present.

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Education

Guided Tour

TOUR OF CRAFT BUSINESSES ON HIETZINGER ALTGASSE

Unsichtbares Handwerk

1.10.2026, 4pm–6pm

From leather goods to guitars: A stroll down Hietzinger Altgasse offers a glimpse into the work of local craft workshops.

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Presentation

STRUCTURES IN LIGHT

Behan & Thurm

25.9.–3.10.2026

Vibrant lighting from Atelier Areti meets the soft textures of USM.

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TECH TALES

Exhibition

TECH TALES – AN IMMERSIVE STORYWORLD FOR CHILDREN

VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, Institute for Transmedia Design – ITD

26.9.–4.10.2026

An immersive storytelling experience that celebrates diversity, friendship, and belonging.

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Education

Guided Tour

TECH TALES FOR ADULTS

Alexandra Rauschgold

28.9.2026, 5.30pm–7pm

Project manager Alexandra Rauschgold invites adults to embrace their inner child and discover the immersive exhibition TECH TALES.

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Exhibition

TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENTS

Temporary Arrangement

25.–26.9.2026

In the former cold storage rooms of the Festival Headquarters, the Temporary Arrangement collective is presenting works from its archive in new configurations, offering visitors a fresh way to experience them.

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Exhibition

THE ART OF JOY

Vöslauer

25.–26.9.2026

Inspired by the interactions that take place around a set table, Onka Allmayer-Beck’s sculptural ceramics tell stories of community, rituals, and the joy of being together.

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Exhibition

THE ILLUSTRATION RESIDENCY EDIT

Cluster, The Illustrator's Fair

25.–26.9.2026

Two of London’s leading illustration platforms come together to showcase ten international artists, celebrating contemporary illustration and creative exchange.

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Exhibition

THE SHOP EDITION

in[frame]

25.–26.9.2026

A modular frame highlights vacant spaces – and showcases the official VIENNA DESIGN WEEK festival shop.

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Education

Workshop

TUFTING PIECES

Bettina Willnauer

27.9.2026, 2pm–5pm

Bettina Willnauer introduces participants to the textile art of tufting and guides them in creating their own small wall hangings.

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PLATFORM

Exhibition

UNDER THE SURFACE – INTERIOR DESIGN AND 3D DESIGN

New Design University (NDU)

25.–26.9.2026

Interior design as a strategic tool for adaptive reuse and transformation in projects from the bachelor’s program in Interior Design and 3D Design.

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PLATFORM

Presentation

UNIQUE LIGHT OBJECTS FROM VINTAGE GLASS

Rondin

25.–26.9.2026

The lamps by Polish label Rondin combine vintage glassware with contemporary design.

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Education

Workshop

UNIQUE PATTERN DESIGN – CREATING ORNAMENTS

Die Kunst VHS

25.9.2026, 5pm–9pm

Discover unique ornaments from various cultures and design your own under professional guidance.

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PLATFORM

Exhibition

(UN)LESBAR – TEXTGESTALTUNG UND EXPERIMENTELLE TYPOGRAFIE

New Design University (NDU)

25.–26.9.2026

Students demonstrate how typography shapes readability and how type can have an impact beyond the text itself.

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PLATFORM

Presentation

VIENNA COLLECTIBLE - Royal Maison

Royal Maison, Steininger

25.9.–3.10.2026

What makes an object a collector’s item? Royal Maison and STEININGER explore the theme of collectible design through two complementary exhibitions.

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Presentation

VIENNA COLLECTIBLE - Steininger

Royal Maison, Steininger

25.9.–3.10.2026

What makes an object a collector’s item? Royal Maison and STEININGER explore the theme of collectible design through two complementary exhibitions.

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Party

VIENNA FUTURE FOOD WEEK – DAYTIME OPENING PARTY

Popchop

25.–26.9.2026

An afternoon for eating, drinking, relaxing, and meeting people: Popchop invites visitors to the official opening party of its Vienna Future Food Week.

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Education

Guided Tour

VILLA BEER AND JOSEF FRANKS’ UNDERSTANDING OF DESIGN

Villa Beer Foundation

29.9.2026, 5pm

A guided tour of Villa Beer and the archive offers insights into Josef Frank’s concept of architecture and design through original furniture and fabrics.

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Education

Guided Tour

FROM THE ATELIER TO VIENNESE MODERNISM – GUSTAV KLIMT AND THE WIENER WERKSTÄTTE

Klimt Villa Wien

1.10.2026, 4pm

Gustav Klimt, his atelier, and the Wiener Werkstätte: On this guided tour, participants will discover the connections between them and the dawn of Viennese Modernism.

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Exhibition

ATTENTION, FLOODING!

HTL Steyr, Art and Design

25.–26.9.2026

Against the backdrop of Steyr’s history of flooding, two design projects highlight the city’s potential for solidarity.

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Education

Guided Tour

WHAT’S THERE TO CELEBRATE?!

Gabriel Roland

3.10.2026, 2pm–3.30pm

In a dialogue with Gabriel Roland, the director of the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, the question arises as to what the anniversary means for his festival.

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Exhibition

WATER WHISPERER

OpenFields

25.–26.9.2026

Underwater: In this participatory installation, visitors explore issues related to climate change from the perspective of water.

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Exhibition

WELLNESS

Bureau Fomo

25.9.–4.10.2026

With WELLNESS, Bureau Fomo creates a sensory experience that inspires people to develop a new approach to their own well-being.

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Exhibition

VIENNA, GIVE YOUR VOICE TO THE DANUBE!

Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart

25.–26.9.2026

VIENNA, GIVE YOUR VOICE TO THE DANUBE!

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Talk

WOLFSMAUL – MONOLITHIC CHARGING DESIGN FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Scalick Industries

25.–26.9.2026

With “WOLFSMAUL”, Scalick Industries presents the world’s first flush-mounted, in-wall charging station for electric vehicles.

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Exhibition

WÜRSTELSTAND – A POTPOURRI OF VIENNESE TRADITION AND DESIGN

Potpourri Studio

25.9.–4.10.2026

Vienna’s World Heritage Würstelstand: A curated installation blends tradition with contemporary design.

Event

PLATFORM

Exhibition

ZERO AND ONE CHAIRS

Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien

25.–29.9.2026

Photography meets object: A poster exhibition showcases the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration between applied photography and industrial design.