Fine arts, objects, and the human stories behind them: we recommend five exhibitions, walks, and behind-the-scenes programs during the most design-centric week of the year.
For the twenty-second year, Budapest Design Week draws attention to the multifaceted ways in which design shapes our everyday lives. This year's series of events, taking place between October 8 and 19 under the motto "Fluid Boundaries," examines how genres, materials, and industries merge and how design creates connections between art, economics, and human stories. More than 175 programs in ten cities—exhibitions, workshops, tours, and discussions—showcase the many faces of design, from the joy of creation to industrial innovation. The aim is to bring anyone, regardless of age or background, closer to the world of design and to discover the creative power that lies in the objects, spaces, and ideas that surround us.
360 Design Budapest
One of the most important events of the week will once again be 360 Design Budapest. The exhibition, featuring more than 400 works by nearly 100 Hungarian and Central European designers, will be hosted by the Buda Castle District. Organized by the Hungarian Fashion & Design Agency, this two-time Red Dot Award-winning event is one of the region's most important design platforms, focusing on the cultural and economic significance of object creation. This year's motto, "Design Aligns – Creating Together, Living Connected," celebrates the power of collaborative creation and human connection. Exhibitors include Sixay Furniture's timeless wooden furniture, Viaplant's interior design materials made from plant fibers, Hello Wood's experimental installations, Hannu's unconventional ceramics, and Position Collective's minimalist home furnishings, representing the diversity of contemporary design in Hungary and the region.
Where: Budapest, Táncsics Mihály utca 1.
When: 9–19. October
Braća Burazeri Exhibition + Dechko Tzar x Printa Mini Drop
Printa Gallery presents the work of the Braća Burazeri graphic design studio in Belgrade, which has been shaping Serbian visual culture for 20 years through posters, event identities, and creative brand concepts. The exhibition's opening event will feature the debut of Dechko Tzar x Printa's joint "mini drop" clothing collection: limited edition T-shirts, bags, and posters that reflect on Budapest with a playful, ironic perspective, combining graphic and streetwear elements.
Where: Budapest, Printa – Budapest, Rumbach Sebestyén street 10.
When: 16–19. October
Marcell Breuer Collection in Budapest
The new exhibition at the Walter Rózsi Villa offers insight into the life and work of Marcel Breuer, one of the greatest figures of 20th-century modern architecture, presenting the first significant selection of the designer's legacy in Hungary. The exhibition features original furniture, blueprints, models, and documents from Breuer's New York office and Cape Cod vacation home, supplemented by photographs and archival materials that reveal the intertwining of modern architecture and design. The exhibition aims to bring visitors closer to Breuer's way of thinking and show how he became a master of functionality and aesthetics.
Where: Budapest, Walter Rózsi Villa– Budapest, Bajza street 10.
When: 13. October 17:00 – 18:30
BDW-themed designer walk in the Margit Quarter
Starting from Keleti Károly Street, the walk takes you to the MUMU Workshop Museum and 13 other iconic or newly opened workshops, showrooms, and shops, offering insight into the vibrant design world of the Margit Quarter. MUMU is a contemporary workshop museum that functions as a community space, where visitors can learn about craft techniques and the design process up close. During the walk, behind-the-scenes secrets, sustainability-focused presentations, discounts, and a map-based stamp collection await those interested.
Where: Budapest, Keleti Károly street 42/A.
When: 9. October, 12:00–19:00; 10. October 12:00–19:00; 11. October 10:00–15:00
Pécs Creative Industry Backstage Tours
During the tours, eight guided visits on different themes await those interested at Pécs' iconic creative venues. Among other things, we can take a peek at the Pécs Organ Building Manufactory, the Kastner Kartoon cartoon studio, the Kodály Center, the Art Nouveau world of the Zsolnay Quarter, and the hidden processes of the Pécs Brewery. The aim of the tours is to give the public a direct, personal experience of not only the finished works, but also their creation—the design, production, and technology behind them. Participation is free, but advance registration is required, and places are limited.
Where: Pécs, multiple locations
When: 8–19. October