Design Visit: Made on Veddel
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Events
All events organised by the Design Zentrum Hamburg – and other exciting players in the city – with exhibitions, events and networking opportunities for designers.
Apr23
Where? Made on VeddelWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Apr24
FABRIC Flea Market
Come sell or stroll! At the FABRIC Flea Market, the Future Fashion Lab is transformed into a night flea market. You can expect a large selection of second-hand treasures, a clothes swap bar plus music and drinks in the glass workshop.
Who? FABRIC – Future Fashion LabCosts? kostenfrei
Apr28
German Creative Economy Summit 2025
The largest national industry get-together for the entire creative industry. Let's join creative forces!
Who? Hamburg Kreativ GesellschaftCosts? ab 25€
May7
Typostammtisch at the Museum der Arbeit
On 7 May, Claudia Friedrich and Bettina Andresen will give talks on typography in interface design and accessibility.
Where? Museum of LabourWho? Typostammtisch HamburgCosts? free of charge
May8
BLICKFANG Hamburg
BLICKFANG is back in Hamburg! More than 100 design labels from all over Europe present handcrafted, locally produced, durable furniture, home accessories, fashion and jewellery in the Deichtorhallen.
Where? Deichtorhallen HamburgWho? BLICKFANG Messe GmbHCosts? starting from 10 EUR
May15
Submission deadline: UX Design Awards
BLICKFANG is back in Hamburg! More than 100 design labels from all over Europe present handcrafted, locally produced, durable furniture, home accessories, fashion and jewellery in the Deichtorhallen.
Who? International Design Centre BerlinCosts? Variable participation fee
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Past events
Apr16
Exchange: Retirement provision for self-employed designers
How can I secure my future as a self-employed person? Come to our exchange with professional support and plenty of space for your experiences and questions.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 5 EUR + fees
Apr15
Design Talk: AI - New perspectives for creatives
"Don't design for AI - shape how it should be": In this design talk, UX experts share perspectives on their industry in the age of AI.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 7-11 EUR
Apr14
Design Visit: Montblanc Haus
What can happen when interior designers join forces and work together to create new structures for independent production? This is what we discover during the design visit to the "Produzierende Designer*innen" at stilwerk Hamburg.
Where? MONTBLANC HOUSEWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Apr14
BLICKFANG Hamburg
Find out how inclusive urban development can succeed right from the start: The event will present insights from a research project for the state capital of Wiesbaden. It will show how diversity and participation can be implemented in neighbourhood planning right from the start with the "Design for All" concept. Practical, innovative and with real added value.
Where? Online-EventWho? EDAD Design für Alle – Deutschland e.V.Costs? free of charge
Apr4
Hello Image - The staging of things
How do designers, photographers, graphic artists and companies work together? Who characterises the appearance of a brand? And how do we perceive it? The exhibition "Hello Image. The staging of things" looks at the creative collaboration between players
Where? Museum of Arts and CraftsWho? MKGCosts? 8,00 EUR
Apr2
Submission deadline: Bundespreis Ecodesign
The Federal Ecodesign Award honours design that contributes to the sustainable transformation of the economy and society. You can apply in the categories of product, service, concept and young talent.
Who? Bundespreis EcodesignCosts? Variable participation fee
Apr1
BLICKFANG Hamburg
Pre-opening of the pop-up design market at stilwerk Hamburg on 1 April 2026 with panel discussion, sneak preview and exchange.
Where? StilwerkWho? Produzierende Designer*innenCosts? free of charge
Mar26
How to Self-Employment
Many designers work independently sooner or later in their careers. How? Here's what you need to know.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Mar25
How to Portfolio Live Session
What does an impressive portfolio for designers look like? Renowned experts provide valuable tips and inspiration.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 5 EUR + fees
Mar24
Design Panel: Agency, in-house, own brand or self-employment?
After graduating, many designers are faced with the question: How do I want to work in the future? We discuss this in the Design Panel!
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Mar20
20 aus 25: Ausstellung
Focus on young talents: Every year, we present the twenty best design theses of the year - nominated by the teaching staff of Hamburg's universities and academies.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Mar19
20 aus 25: Vernissage
Come to the grand opening of our 20 out of 25 exhibition for young designers! Here we present the twenty best final design projects of the year.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Mar17
Design with perspective: a critical look at colour
At "Design with perspective", we exchange ideas about power-critical design practice. This time it's about the role of colour in design processes.
Where? FABRIC - Future Fashion LabWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 11,90 EUR + fees
Mar5
Design Thirstday
Design and drinks on Thursday: Design Thirstday is the get-together for Hamburg's design industry.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Feb13
Design Visit: Montblanc Haus
The Montblanc Haus invites you to rediscover writing for yourself. During this design visit, you will be guided through the in-house exhibition and can try your hand at design.
Where? MONTBLANC HOUSEWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Feb5
Typostammtisch at the Museum der Arbeit
To kick off the year, Jana Madle-Elmerhaus and Walter Fischer will guide us through the printing workshop at the Museum der Arbeit.
Where? Museum of LabourWho? Typostammtisch HamburgCosts? 8,50 EUR
Jan22
Design with perspective: New Year's special
At "Design with Perspective", we exchange ideas about power-critical design practice. At the start of the new year, we want to look back together and find a new focus for the future.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 11,90 EUR + fees
Jan15
Design Thirstday
Design and drinks on Thursday: Design Thirstday is the get-together for Hamburg's design industry.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Jan13
Workshop: Grading - How do I translate patterns into other sizes?
In this workshop, clothing technician Bettina Gritz will show you how to create professional patterns that can be proportionally adjusted to all sizes.
Where? FABRIC - Future Fashion LabWho? FABRIC – Future Fashion LabCosts? 250,00 EUR + fees
Jan10
Nordstil trade fair
Nordstil is one of the most important order fairs in northern Germany. We have a few free tickets available - please contact us if you are interested!
Where? Hamburg trade fairWho? Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbHCosts? 16 EUR
Dec10
Female maker challenge: circular futures - Pitch Finale & Showcase
The Art Directors Creative Club is back - students and graduates from all over northern Germany present their innovative projects.
Where? Central Library at HühnerpostenWho? Fab City Hamburg e.V.Costs? free of charge
Dec4
Design Talk: AI - New perspectives for creatives
AI has come to stay. And what happens now? Creatives work with AI - but AI also works with creatives. In this Design Talk, we will shed light on the possible ways forward in this interplay.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 7-11 EUR
Dec3
AI Thank You Next! The New Generation. With Ari Liloan
The Special Material lecture series has been organised by Master's students from the Illustration department at HAW Hamburg every semester for around 10 years.
Where? Forum Finkenau, Campus Faculty of DesignWho? HAW HamburgCosts? free of charge
Dec3
ADC - Creative Club Hamburg 2025
The Art Directors Creative Club is back - students and graduates from all over northern Germany present their innovative projects.
Where? Design Centre HamburgWho? ADCCosts? free of charge
Dec2
Christmas party for the self-employed and founders
Between projects, annual accounts and new plans, it's worth pausing for a moment: Let's review the past year together.
Where? Design Centre HamburgWho? Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft mbHCosts? 15,47 €
Nov28
Q&A on terms and conditions and data protection
We have the lawyer and data protection expert Erhan Kocyigit visiting us. In a Q&A session, he shares helpful tips on terms and conditions and data protection for your label, website or business.
Where? FABRIC - Future Fashion LabWho? FABRIC - Future Fashion LabCosts? 15,00 Euro
Nov27
Design Visit: Nordstil Fair
DLR is the German Aerospace Research and Technology Centre. What do designers do here to drive technological innovation? We'll show you during this design visit.
Where? German Aerospace Centre (DLR)Who? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Nov24
A flying visit to EIGA Design
How AI is changing the photography industry - an evening for dialogue, orientation and new perspectives
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Hamburg Kreativ GesellschaftCosts? free of charge
Nov22
Save the Date: Pop-up Design Market
Support local designers - at the Pop-up Design Market! The Design Zentrum opens its doors to well-designed products from Hamburg, from fashion to interiors and jewellery to illustration.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Nov19
Dialogue: AI and law - How do I protect my work?
What should creatives know about their rights to their own work in the context of AI? Come to our lunch exchange - with legal support and plenty of room for your questions.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 5 EUR + fees
Nov13
Design Thirstday
Design and drinks on Thursday: Design Thirstday is the get-together for Hamburg's design industry.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Nov12
Interiors from Spain - Products for Projects
Discover innovative Spanish design - with curated Spanish exhibitors, a talk by architect Jens Richter and networking over drinks and finger food. Admission free!
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Interiors of SpainCosts? Free of charge
Nov6
Talk: The city as a billboard - co-designing public spaces
How can we design public spaces with non-commercial and political content? The designers Chris Campe and Simon Wahlers will talk about this on this evening.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Oct24
Workshop: Designing more Justly
For a more intersectional design process: In this workshop you will learn how to promote equality and inclusion through design.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 47,60 EUR + fees
Oct23
Italic Handwriting with Paul Antonio
The Writing Atelier is the creative heart of Montblanc House. It offers calligraphy or handlettering classes to turn your handwriting into an art form and creativity coaching to find new ideas effectively. The classes of the writing atelier can be booked for individuals, as exclusive group courses, or as a special gift.
Where? Montblanc HouseWho? Paul AntonioCosts? 250,00 EUR + fees
Oct23
A flying visit to EIGA Design
This flying visit takes us to our advisory board member EIGA Design - where we gain exciting insights into the work culture, job profiles and career opportunities.
Where? EIGA DesignWho? Hamburg Kreativ GesellschaftCosts? free of charge
Oct1
Exchange: Retirement provision for self-employed designers
How can I secure my future as a self-employed person? Come to our exchange with professional support and plenty of space for your experiences and questions.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 5 EUR + fees
Oct1
Design Business Days
The design event where brands and creatives shape the future as equals. Two days full of networking, keynotes, workshops and discussions. Expand your creative network with agency founders and design decision-makers from brands and companies.
Where? Curio HouseWho? PAGECosts? 653.31 EUR
Sep30
Dialogue: AI and law - How do I protect my work?
What should creatives know about their rights to their own work in the context of AI? Come to our lunch exchange - with legal support and plenty of room for your questions.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 5 EUR + fees
Sep27
A-Gain & A-Gain Festival
The design event where brands and creatives shape the future as equals. Two days full of networking, keynotes, workshops and discussions. Expand your creative network with agency founders and design decision-makers from brands and companies.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? PAGECosts? free of charge
Sep25
Design Thirstday
Design and drinks on Thursday: Design Thirstday is the get-together for Hamburg's design industry.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Sep25
MK&G Design Talk: Konstantin Grcic in conversation with Tulga Beyerle
On the occasion of the exhibition "Hello Image. Staging Things", museum director Tulga Beyerle talks to Konstantin Grcic, one of Germany's best-known and most influential industrial designers. His work is characterised by a careful examination of the history of art, design and architecture. How is iconic design created? What role does collaboration between different design disciplines play in this context?
Where? Museum of Arts and CraftsWho? MK&GCosts? free of charge
Sep23
Design Talk
Between exchange, inspiration and appropriation: our talk sheds light on historical contexts, current debates and social power relations.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 7-11 EUR
Sep18
Future Playgrounds 2025
Tomorrow’s ideas won’t come in yesterday’s order. Join this year's Future Playgrounds Design Festival – created by Peter Schmidt Group.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Peter Schmidst GroupCosts? 17,85-29,75 EUR + fees
Sep16
Design with perspective: Collectives & Community
How can designers create spaces for solidarity and inclusive collaboration? In the second round of "Design with Perspective", we are focussing on the power of collectives and communities.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 11,90 EUR + fees
Sep12
Workshop: 3D printing
Discover 3D printing as a creative tool. In this hands-on workshop, you will expand your skills from prototype to finished mould.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Centre HamburgCosts? 60 EUR + fees
Sep3
Design, Walk & Talk: Westfield Überseequartier
How can the new Westfield Überseequartier be assessed from a design perspective? After a guided tour on site with the head of project development, various experts will share their perspectives on the mammoth project.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 5-8 EUR + fees
Aug24
Upcycling market in the Oberhafen harbour
At the market you will find products made by hand from recyclable materials, formerly known simply as rubbish. Fashion, art, design, furniture, bags - there's plenty to discover here.
Where? Gleishalle at OberhafenWho? MarktlustCosts? free of charge
Aug7
Lettering Masterclass with Stefan Kunz
Stefan Kunz is one of the world's leading animators and lettering artists. In this three-hour course, you will immerse yourself in the world of creative lettering with him.
Where? MONTBLANC HAUSWho? MONTBLANC HAUSCosts? 145 EUR
Aug5
Dialogue: AI and law - How do I protect my work?
What should creatives know about their rights to their own work in the context of AI? Come to our lunch exchange - with legal support and plenty of room for your questions.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 5 EUR + fees
Jul28
Design Visit: Nordstil Fair
At Design Visits, we show you places and exhibitions in Hamburg that are exciting for designers. This time it's off to the exhibition halls - because Nordstil is back!
Where? MessehallenWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
Jul23
Round table: Design with perspective
Welcome to our new dialogue format: Come together with other designers to exchange ideas and interactively learn more about diversity-sensitive design.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 10 EUR + fees
Jul16
Dialogue: AI and law - How do I protect my work?
What should creatives know about their rights to their own work in the context of AI? Come to our lunch exchange - with legal support and plenty of room for your questions.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 5 EUR + fees
Jul10
Design Visit: Millerntor Gallery
At Design Visits, we show you places and exhibitions in Hamburg that are exciting for designers. This time we're going to the St Pauli stadium - because the Millerntor Gallery is opening again!
Where? Millerntor StadiumWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 19 EUR day ticket
Jul9
Workshop: International illustration
How do I make the leap into international work as an illustrator from Germany? That's what you'll learn in this workshop.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 40 EUR + fees
Jun16
Social Design Week
Creating Community: During Social Design Week, we will discover at several locations in the city how design can shape and change the way we live together.
Where? Design Zentrum + other placesWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? mostly free of charge
Jun4
Design Talk: Sustainable Design
One evening, one topic: at the Design Talk on 4 June, designers from various disciplines will talk about their perspectives on sustainable design.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? 7-11 EUR
May31
Workshop: Get to the point
This workshop with Fabian Hart is aimed at designers in fashion design who want to sharpen their design identity textually.
Where? FABRIC - Future Fashion LabWho? FABRIC - Future Fashion LabCosts? 49 EUR + fees
May22
Design Thirstday
Design and drinks on Thursday: Design Thirstday is the get-together for Hamburg's design industry.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge
May20
Lecture: Climate resource and climate protection - Hamburg as a green and blue city
What ideas have characterised green and water spaces in Hamburg and how do we want to use and develop them today? Part of a series of events organised by the Hamburg Chamber of Architects.
Where? Design Zentrum HamburgWho? Hamburgische ArchitektenkammerCosts? free of charge
May16
BLICKFANG Hamburg
BLICKFANG is back in Hamburg! Around 120 design labels from all over Europe are dropping anchor and transforming the legendary location into the city's largest concept store.
Where? Deichtorhallen HamburgWho? BLICKFANG Messe GmbHCosts? starting from 11 EUR
May15
Prompt Battle goes Fashion
At the Prompt Battle, we immerse ourselves in the world of creative AI. Join the competition or watch from the audience. This time: Fashion Edition at FABRIC.
Where? FABRIC – Future Fashion LabWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? free of charge / 7,12 EUR
Apr29
Design Visit: MK&G - Glitter
Discover the current exhibition at MK&G with us! As part of our Design Visits, we visit exciting production sites, exhibitions and craft businesses in Hamburg. This time: Glitter.
Where? Museum für Kunst und GewerbeWho? Design Zentrum HamburgCosts? Museum admission on site
Mar5
German Creative Economy Summit 2025
The largest national industry get-together for the entire creative industry. Let's join creative forces!
Who? Hamburg Kreativ GesellschaftCosts? ab 25€
