In its thirteenth edition, Romanian Design Week opens a new chapter under the theme Design Tomorrow Today. With a confident outlook on the future, this theme celebrates the power of design to shape tomorrow and the creative community's ability to evolve and adapt to an ever-changing reality. Design Tomorrow Today emphasizes collaboration, sustainability, and a deeper connection between the city and its inhabitants, highlighting the role of design as a catalyst for change.
From its inception, Romanian Design Week has been a platform dedicated to supporting Romanian design, bringing it closer to the general public and providing professionals with a context to showcase their projects and vision. As the local creative industries have grown alongside the festival, their needs have diversified and evolved. RDW aims to evolve in tandem with the professionals it represents, striving to become an even more active and relevant partner for the design and architecture community.
Since any meaningful change requires a long-term process, the 2025 edition marks the first step in redefining the festival.
One of the main program changes will be the transformation of how local content is curated. Instead of the usual open call for projects, RDW will present a series of design and architecture exhibitions created in collaboration with representative organizations from various creative fields. This shift reflects the festival's commitment to supporting the sustainable growth of local initiatives and expanding the impact of their independent projects.
Another key pillar the festival aims to build upon starting with this edition is strengthening the connection between residents and the city by integrating design into everyday life through public installations accessible to all. These interventions seek to present design as part of the urban experience, inviting the public to discover new spaces for relaxation, gathering, and dialogue.
RDW also remains dedicated to connecting the local creative sector with the international community. The 2025 program will feature a curated selection of international exhibitions designed to provide Romanian professionals and design enthusiasts with valuable insights into global trends and practices. These exhibitions will celebrate diverse themes and enrich the local creative discourse, creating new opportunities for cultural exchange, inspiration, and growth.
Through these initiatives, RDW reaffirms its commitment to supporting creative industries and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Design Tomorrow Today celebrates the evolution of Romanian design and confidently looks toward a future we build together.