Alongside outstanding works by Hungarian contemporary designers, 360 Design Budapest also shines a spotlight on creative talents from neighbouring countries. Thanks to a carefully curated selection, visitors gain a comprehensive overview of current design trends across the region, and can discover the innovative directions that are placing Central European creators in the international spotlight.
Taking place from 9–19 October, alongside the Hungarian selection, the exhibition will also feature the latest works of 12 designers from seven countries – the Czech Republic, Poland, Armenia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
A Glimpse of Slovak Design
From Slovakia comes Božena Brtko Chandogová, who established her studio Boba Ceramics after more than three decades of international experience. Based in Bratislava, she combines traditional craft techniques with digital experimentation, working primarily with porcelain and stone. Her creations reflect a deep commitment to nature, architectural structures, and geometric patterns.
Spotlight on Czech Design
The Czech brand RAP Interior grew out of Vítězslav Vrbka’s furniture workshop in Mikulov. Today, together with his children, Adam and Michaela Vrbková, he runs the brand, whose solid wood furniture unites traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Michaela Vrbková’s installations go beyond being mere art objects: they open a space for dialogue, prompting viewers to reflect on their relationship with beauty, fear, and cultural norms. In her work, Czech product designer Sára Drobíková takes an experimental and social approach, using glass as a ritual tool to be shaped and touched.
Insights into Polish, Ukrainian, Armenian and Slovenian Trends
Based in Kraków, Dmitry Kozachyshyn founded the brand Codee Home in 2024, creating wooden and metal furniture defined by engineering precision and fresh perspectives. The Ukrainian White Wood Studio, which also has a base in Budapest, has teamed up with German designer Felix Pöttinger to produce rug collections such as Carpathian, Pulsar and Neubau, blending Carpathian craft heritage with natural forms and contemporary architectural thinking. Armenian photographer and visual artist Hrant Khachatryan explores the intersections of surrealism, memory, and cinematic storytelling with the aid of artificial intelligence – his works have been showcased at numerous European exhibitions. From Slovenia comes GLINO, a studio investigating the potential of ceramics and 3D printing, producing objects that embody a refined functionality.
A Comprehensive Look at Contemporary Romanian Design
Romanian designers Alina Moise and Iustin Băisan jointly founded the brand Project Para, focusing on sustainable lighting and object design. Their modular lamp, Endless Light, is crafted from 160 recycled PET bottles. At Drag And Drop Studio, Madalin Gheorghe uses sustainable 3D printing technologies to create sculptural objects. His ceramic Bulky Vase, with its textured surface and organic form, captivated audiences at both Dutch Design Week and Romanian Design Week. Founded by Vanessa Singenzi, UAU Studio offers a collection of limited-edition ceramic pieces – both functional and decorative – always with a touch of humour. Also from Romania, Atelier Kairos X Eliza Yokina presents hand-knotted rugs that merge contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship. The studio led by architect Eliza Yokina presents the Kukeri rug collection, inspired by Bulgaria’s ancient Thracian Kukeri ritual, recognised by UNESCO.
The regional collaborations resonate closely with the 2025 motto of 360 Design Budapest, “Design Aligns – Creating Together, Living Connected”, which highlights design’s connective and community-building power. At the same time, the international focus creates an opportunity for Hungarian designers to gain greater visibility, strengthening the position of Hungarian design on the global stage.