The 360 Design Budapest exhibition, showcasing the very best of Hungarian and regional contemporary material culture, has officially begun and welcomes visitors until 19 October. The twice Red Dot Award-winning exhibition presents nearly 400 creations by almost 100 Hungarian and regional designers and creative industry manufacturers in the Buda Castle District, the historic heart of Hungary and the capital, engaging in an exciting dialogue between past and present. Even those unable to visit the Baroque palace on Táncsics Mihály Street can explore the exhibition. Through the event’s online platform, visitors can freely take a virtual tour of the more than 1,000-square-metre exhibition space.
360 Design Budapest was launched in 2020 and has since become a determining force in the Hungarian and regional design scene. Over the past five years, more than 150 domestic and over 50 international creators have presented their latest works at least once. Thanks to cross-border collaborations, exhibitors have come from nearly every country in the region, giving returning visitors a comprehensive insight into the current directions of contemporary design in Central and Eastern Europe. The growing interest in the event is well reflected by the fact that more than 14,000 people have attended 360 Design Budapest so far.
This year, the flagship exhibition of Budapest Design Week presents works by over 70 domestic and more than 10 regional designers, including creators from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Ukraine, Romania, and Armenia. In addition, nearly ten Hungarian design industry manufacturers also showcase their products, further diversifying the event. Each year, the organisers of 360 Design Budapest provide emerging domestic talents with opportunities to debut their works. In 2025, more than thirty young creators will make their debut.
Once again, domestic designers are showcasing in three main categories. The fine and applied arts section features limited-edition creations of artistic value that enrich our visual culture as works of art. The series-producible category features pieces created in collaboration with design industry manufacturers, including brands that have developed their product ranges in partnerships with multiple designers. The prototypes, digital designs, and installations category includes works still in a development phase or existing in a digital (3D) form, or are presented as site-specific installations created for the exhibition space.
The exhibition experience, however, is not limited to the Baroque palace at 1 Táncsics Mihály Street in the Buda Castle District. Those interested can also explore the more than 1,000-square-metre exhibition space from the comfort of their own homes through a virtual tour, discovering the outstanding creations of contemporary design. Moreover, by clicking on the information boards placed next to the objects in the 3D interface, visitors can access dedicated exhibitor pages, where they will find further insights and detailed information about the designers and manufacturers.