Paris Design Week 2025 – Regeneration
Paris Design Week 2025 takes place from September 4 to 13 across various districts of the city, with this year’s theme set as “Regeneration”, meaning renewal and rebirth. Organized alongside the Maison & Objet fair, the event transforms Paris into an open-air design festival, featuring exhibitions, installations, and gatherings from different fields of design, art, and architecture in nearly 375 venues.
Key districts such as Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Opéra, and Bastille serve as focal points of the festival. At the Paris Design Week Factory platform, over 130 emerging designers and new studios are showcasing their work. Among the highlights is the China Creative Pavilion in Le Marais, curated around the theme “Wei (Oui)” by designers from China.
Standout projects this year include the “Plastic Glamping” tent, created from recycled fishing nets; the “Folie” installation at Hôtel de Sully, a multisensory work exploring mental health; and the “Design Disco Club” at Lafayette Anticipations, which merges dance, design, and music.
Throughout the event, major launches and showcases draw international attention: Hermès’ “En Contrepoint” collection, Studioparisien’s debut furniture line, the gallery opening of Crosby Studios, and the presentation of the Borealis modular collection by Snøhetta & Citterio. Exhibitions extend beyond traditional indoor spaces, spreading into streets, shop windows, and historic buildings, creating a unique citywide experience for both locals and visitors.
Beyond exhibitions, the program includes talks, workshops, performances, and brand launches. Initiatives like the Young Creation Prize, AD Trail, and POUSH program provide platforms for emerging talent and insights into the future of design. Many venues also adopt an “open house” approach, making the festival more accessible.
Ultimately, Paris Design Week 2025 emphasizes that design is not merely an aesthetic expression, but also a powerful tool for ecological, social, and cultural transformation. From streets to galleries, visitors become active participants in this transformation, as Paris once again reaffirms its role as a global hub of creativity and renewal.
