As part of the RDW Exhibitions, the festival introduces a special showcase structure dedicated to product and industrial design. Six Romanian brands — ASKIA, Meze Audio, Optimef, Lunet, Mind the Gap, and Kairos — are invited to present their latest capsule collections in pop-up installations designed to highlight their creative and production processes. Long-time participants in Romanian Design Week and active members of its community, these exhibitors offer visitors an in-depth look into the world of each object: from initial concepts and early sketches to final production solutions. The focus, therefore, is not only on the finished product but also on the people, decisions, and values that shape each brand's identity.
Atelier Kairos
Atelier Kairos is the first Romanian brand to blend contemporary design with Tibetan craftsmanship. Their rugs are handmade to order using the "hand-knotted" technique and premium materials such as Tibetan wool, pure Chinese silk, or hemp. The brand is a member of Label STEP — the global non-profit organization that ensures fair working conditions for carpet weavers. Every rug purchased supports a small community of artisans.
At RDW, Atelier Kairos presents a collaborative rug exhibition featuring designers and artists who merge contemporary aesthetics with traditional Tibetan craftsmanship.
Meze Audio
Meze Audio is a Romanian brand born from a passion for sound and design. Founded in 2011 in Baia Mare by Antonio Meze, the studio produces premium headphones with a timeless design, emphasizing comfort and vivid, lifelike sound.
Timeless, original, sustainable — these are the words that best define Meze Audio’s design philosophy. The company focuses on developing products that impress not only through aesthetics but also through impeccable technical quality.
Each pair of Meze Audio headphones evokes a sense of timelessness and durability. The headphones are a perfect fusion of design, functionality, and ergonomics. Meze Audio is a Romanian brand with heart and technical expertise, driven purely by a passion for sound and art.
The list of brands will be updated soon.
The RDW Exhibitions format is presented by Rompetrol and co-produced by the Bucharest City Hall through ARCUB.
For over 20 years, Rompetrol has supported education and culture through initiatives that have a real impact in local communities. At Romanian Design Week 2025, Rompetrol joins the RDW Exhibitions format, which focuses on collaboration and supporting local creativity.