2018 Design Events: 14 Must-Attend Appointments Worldwide

The year 2018 is packed with design events globally, from historic design weeks to emerging fairs. Highlights include Maison&Objet in Paris (Jan 19-23) featuring Cecile Manz as Designer of the Year and six Italian Rising Talent Awards winners sponsored by Andrea Branzi, Piero Lissoni, Giulio Cappellini, Rossana Orlandi, Rosita Missoni, and Luca Nichetto. Stockholm Design Week (Feb 5-11) marks its 17th edition with the Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair hosting 63 companies. Design Shanghai (Mar 14-17) serves as a key gateway to the Asian market. Milan's Salone del Mobile (Apr 17-22) explores 'Classic: Tradition in the Future' with a new Lux section. Copenhagen's 3daysofDesign (May 24-26) opens showrooms and institutions. Nairobi Design Week (Mar 2018) showcases African design. Barcelona Design Week (Jun 7-14) focuses on 'Transforming Society'. Design Miami Basel (Jun 12-17) runs concurrently. Design Tokyo (Jul 4-6) is Japan's leading product fair. London Design Festival (Sep 15-23) involves numerous institutions. Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven (Oct 2018) features 2,500 designers. Two notable exhibitions: '100×100 Achille' at Fondazione Achille Castiglioni in Milan, curated by Chiara Alessi and Domitilla Dardi, celebrating Achille Castiglioni's centenary; and 'Hans J. Wegner: Designing Danish Modern' at Vitra Design Museum (Mar 2-Jun 3, 2018) showcasing the Danish modernist's iconic chairs.