Update & Visitor Guide
Sponsor Highlight #9 EPSON
Projection mapping has long been a signature highlight of Bangkok Design Week, with each year bringing fresh concepts and innovative storytelling challenges.For BKKDW 2025, the mastermind behind the spectacular projections is Epson Thailand, ensuring seamless displays across multiple locations—from Hong Uthit Bridge in Banglamphu to the historic Grand Postal Building and Lan Khon Mueang in Phra Nakhon.A standout installation this year is “Boundless Pleasure”, a massive projection mapping experience illuminating the Bangkok City Hall facade. This immersive piece, created by THAI IMMERSIVE MEDIA CREATOR ASSOCIATION, explores the ever-evolving thoughts and movements of urban life, brought to life through a collaboration of Thai and international artists.Experience the city in motion through this large-scale visual spectacle by Epson Thailand at Lan Khon Mueang, Bangkok City Hall February 15-23, 2025.More information : https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2025/program/109417#BKKDW2025 #BangkokDesignWeek #DesignUpRising #ออกแบบพร้อมบวก
20 Feb 2025
Sponsor Highlight #8 PTTGC พระนคร
It is estimated that Thailand generates 2 million tons of plastic waste annually, yet only 21% is recycled, while the remaining 79% ends up in landfills or lingers in the environment.This is where the idea for Mega Mat was born—a project that encourages people to make better use of plastic through reuse and recycling. Behind this giant mat is a collaboration between MVRDV Architects, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), PTT Global Chemicals (PTTGC), and the Netherlands Embassy.Mats have been a household staple in Thai culture for generations. For Bangkok Design Week 2025, this everyday item has been reimagined using recycled plastic and expanded to cover 860 square meters at Lan Khon Mueang in front of the Bangkok City Hall. Designed as an urban living room, it invites city dwellers to gather, rest, and engage with the space.The mat’s patterns, shapes, and colors draw inspiration from the roof of Wat Suthat Thepwararam, located just across the street, and each piece is woven with traditional designs that reflect Thailand’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.Many may wonder—what happens to the mat after the event? No need to worry. The entire mat will be dismantled and repurposed—recycled into bags and other products, given as souvenirs, and even donated to temples in need.Beyond the giant Mega Mat, the surrounding area also features a showcase of innovative products made from unexpected alternative materials—like Coffee Chaff. Design brand MORE brings a unique lineup of creations, including lamps, tables, benches, vases, and coasters, all crafted from this sustainable material.Come relax on Mega Mat and explore the creative works by MORE at Bangkok Design Week 2025 ‘Design Up+ Rising’ at Lan Khon Mueang, Phra Nakhon, from February 15-23, 2025.#BKKDW2025#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignUpRising#ออกแบบพร้อมบวก
17 Feb 2025
Sponsor Highlight #7 SIAM PIWAT
With Bangkok Design Week 2025: Design Up+ Rising in full swing, Siam Piwat has co-created creative artworks with Thai and global artists and designers, which are showcased at Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discover and ICONSIAM under the banner Siam Piwat Creative Powerhouse (+)—a hub of inspiration fueling Bangkok’s creative energy and marking the city as a must-visit destination for travelers around the world.“Siam Piwat was the first shopping center in Thailand to integrate art, culture, innovation, and aesthetics into everyday life,” shared Chanisa Kaewruen, Head of Creative & Innovation, emphasizing the company’s long-standing commitment to creativity.Across four major retail destinations, visitors will experience:🖼 Arena of Arts at Siam Paragon🇹🇭 Creative Thais at Siam Center🤝 Art Collaboration at Siam Discovery🎨 Magnificent Splendor of Art at ICONSIAMThe lineup features immersive installations, sculptures, and artistic masterpieces, including Reflection You by Cheese Arnon, The Future in Our Hand sculpture by Jaime Hayon Rainbow Kido, a vibrant sculpture by Rain Kai (R.K.) , Future Lab Volume 4: Design Culture x PatPixels – an exhibition by Yuedpao and Patpixels, allowing everyone to personalize their one-of-a-kind t-shirt, Color Meets Function by ODS – an exhibition where color meets function in perfect harmony, ICONCRAFT X THANIYA : The Stellar Zodiac Collection – another craft that should not be missed. Visitors can also explore hidden Thai art masterpieces at ICONSIAM.Discover Siam Piwat Creative Powerhouse (+) across four major shopping centers throughout Bangkok Design Week 2025, running from February 8-23, 2025.#BKKDW2025#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignUpRising#ออกแบบพร้อมบวก
16 Feb 2025
Sponsor Highlight #6 EM DISTRIC
” When we opened EMPORIUM 20 years ago, art was already a part of our shopping center. With EMQUARTIER, we continued to integrate art into our activities. Now, EMSPHERE is the final piece that completes EM DISTRICT, it becomes even more exciting because this space is designed for the new generation, with art embedded in every floor. That’s when we realized that EM DISTRICT was ready to be a part of Bangkok Design Week.”Suthavadee Sirithanachai, Vice President – Marketing EM DISTRICT, shared this vision with us, explaining how EM DISTRICT partnered with CEA and The Head and The Heart Studio to launch the Academic Program, offering design students from various institutions a platform to prepare for their transition into the creative industry.This collaboration resulted in 10 art installations spread throughout EM DISTRICT, starting from Phrom Phong BTS Station and extending through the skywalk into EMSPHERE. K.TUK teased that many of these works not only feature striking visuals and playful concepts but also invite audience interaction.“Our concept is Here,_____________Everyday. You can fill in the blank however you like because, for many Thais, shopping malls aren’t just for shopping—they are a part of everyday urban life, a place to relax ,connect and inspire.”During the project’s development, EM DISTRICT brought in Thiranop Wangsilpakun, a concept and graphic design expert from TNOP DESIGN, and Simon Pillard, the creative director behind The Mall Group’s visual art and also Marketing team to mentor the students.“In the coming years, we hope to lead the Sukhumvit-Phrom Phong area into becoming a full-fledged ART DISTRICT. We believe art should be embedded in everyday life, shaping our society in meaningful ways.”All 10 installations are set to welcome visitors at Bangkok Design Week 2025 ‘Design Up+ Rising’ from February 8-23, 2025 at EM DISTRICT, the BTS Skywalk, and in the Emsphere shopping mall.For more details on Academic Program: Here,_____________Everyday, visit: https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2025/program/125254?fbclid=IwY2xjawIQHeVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeQDxBwwDH5OVJckp4jsSU87ZG3B6l9Cv9XyD0YabkZtT-cUityCIjVlVQ_aem_iPFLD28G2jm69UJRghQfLg#BKKDW2025#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignUpRising#ออกแบบพร้อมบวก
15 Feb 2025
Sponsor Highlight #4 TAT
According to research by Lourens J.J. Meijer, Thailand generates 23 million tons of marine waste per year, ranking 10th in the world.If the situation continues, it’s not just sea turtles that will disappear—Thailand’s marine resources in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea are also gradually being destroyed until nothing remains but waste.With this concern in mind, Erblarp Sripirom, Director of Tourism Products at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), aims to raise awareness of marine waste among travelers. To bring this message to life, TAT has collaborated with artist WISHULADA (Wischulada Puntarunwong) to create ‘Underwater World’, an art installation inspired by Thailand’s aquariums. Made entirely from reused and upcycled waste collected from the tourism industry and discarded materials from TAT employees, the piece transforms plastic bottles, straws, and snack wrappers into a thought-provoking experience.This installation highlights both the deterioration of marine ecosystems and the beauty that remains, urging visitors to reflect on their role in reducing waste and protecting natural resources for the future.TAT’s ultimate goal is to lead Thailand’s tourism industry towards Responsible Tourism, ensuring sustainable practices while distributing economic benefits to local communities.Experience ‘Underwater World’ at Bangkok Design Week 2025 ‘Design Up+ Rising’, on the 4th floor of TCDC Resource Center, Grand Postal Building, from February 8-16, 2025.🔗 More details on ‘Underwater World’:https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2025/program/126466#BKKDW2025#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignUpRising#ออกแบบพร้อมบวก
13 Feb 2025
Sponsor Highlight #3 HATARI
If we put it simply, this is an immersive exhibition designed to showcase the potential of design and the relationship between wind and the five human senses. It is the result of a collaboration between Hatari and Habits Design Studio, the Milan-based studio behind Hatari’s complete rebranding.For those who visited Bangkok Design Week (BKKDW) 2024, this exhibition serves as a continuation of last year’s Designing the Wind.“After introducing our design journey last year, we wanted to take a more abstract approach this time. Our concept, ‘500 Cubic Meters of Wind,’ explores how wind interacts with our five senses, creating a sensory experience that visitors can truly feel,” explained Tassaluck Panichtrakul, Assistant Managing Director of Research & Development at Hatari.“We see global trends shifting, and consumer preferences changing. Fans are no longer just electrical appliances—design has become a key factor in purchasing decisions. Now, we need to create wind that aligns with today’s lifestyles,” added Chanya Panichtrakul, Assistant Managing Director of Sales & Marketing, emphasizing the exhibition’s focus on user experience.The Hatari X Habits: 500 Cubic Meters of Wind exhibition is divided into three key zones:‘Design Field’, the exhibition’s highlight, features a large rectangular structure filled with natural and uniquely Thai materials. Designed to engage all five senses, it invites visitors to experience wind in different forms—its shape, touch, sound, scent, and even taste. For the latter, Hatari has partnered with Guss Damn Good to create a special ice cream flavor inspired by Hatari’s wind.‘Design Library’ showcases Hatari’s fan collection, arranged in a museum-like setting. This section highlights the results of last year’s fan redesign journey, which was the main theme of the previous exhibition.‘Design Lab’ brings together Hatari, Habits Design Studio, and the Department of Industrial Design at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Architecture. Through this collaboration, young designers participated in hands-on workshops with world-class designers. Hatari’s mission to support Thai talent and the local design industry is reflected here, with four curated student projects on display.“One of our goals is to contribute to Thailand’s design industry. Even though we’re a product brand, the more awareness consumers have about design, the more it influences other aspects of their lives,” Chanya explained.“We want to be part of Bangkok’s design movement,” Tassaluck concluded.Experience Hatari’s wind for yourself at Bangkok Design Week 2025 – ‘Design Up+ Rising’, happening at Central Post Office, Charoenkrung, from February 8-16, 2025.🔗 More details on ‘Hatari X Habits: 500 Cubic Meters of Wind’:https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2025/program/125398#BKKDW2025#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignUpRising#ออกแบบพร้อมบวก
12 Feb 2025
Sponsor Highlight #2 SANSIRI
“The theme for Bangkok Design Week this year, ‘Design Up+ Rising,’ aligns closely with Sansiri’s vision. The challenge wasn’t about interpreting the theme but rather translating our beliefs into a shared experience for visitors. At Sansiri, we’ve always believed that good design enhances quality of life,” said Pim Munthita Trisaranan, Corporate Branding at Sansiri.‘CONSTRUCTING LIFE, NOT JUST BUILDINGS’ is the belief brought to life through Sansiri’s pavilion, where visitors can experience ‘Good Living’—a design philosophy aimed at improving everyday life. The pavilion is divided into three sections, each exploring a different dimension of well-being.Good Mood engages all five senses, illustrating how thoughtful design extends beyond aesthetics to influence taste, scent, sound, and touch. The space is infused with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Sansiri’s signature fragrance found in all its projects, and a specially curated ambience soundscape designed for relaxation.Good Health highlights the connection between good design and nature. Green spaces not only provide tranquility but also contribute to overall well-being. This section introduces Sansiri Backyard, a community garden concept incorporated into all Sansiri projects, emphasizing sustainability and urban greenery.The final section, Good Inspiration, serves as the pavilion’s highlight and extends from Artizen, Sansiri’s initiative that nurtures emerging talents in Photography, Illustration, Music Composition, and Product Design. Selected creatives from the program have collaborated to design this space under the theme ‘A Day in a Good Life’, showcasing how art and design can positively shape everyday experiences.“We hope this pavilion inspires people to see the importance of quality of life, especially in urban development. If Bangkok residents have access to art and well-designed green spaces, their overall well-being will improve,” Pim concluded.The Sansiri Pavilion will be showcased at Bangkok Design Week 2025 from February 8-16 at the Grand Postal Building.For more details on the Good Mood Pavilion, visit: https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2025/program/125358.#BKKDW2025#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignUpRising#ออกแบบพร้อมบวก
11 Feb 2025
Sponsor Highlight #1 AP
Creating green spaces in cities is already challenging, but AP Thai’s ‘Bird Journey’ project goes even further by promoting biodiversity. A simple way to measure success? The return of migratory birds that once disappeared from Bangkok’s skies.No need to bring binoculars to Bangkok Design Week (BKKDW) just yet—it will take time for ‘Bird Journey’ to grow. But at this year’s event, an exhibition will introduce the three key factors that make urban microforests possible.Visitors can explore these ideas through fun activities like the ‘Layered Stamp Rally,’ where you collect stamps representing different forest layers, or ‘Yom Pa Gashapon,’ which features bird model capsules and a mini migration map showing project locations already in progress.Come learn about ‘Bird Journey’ and help bring birds back to Bangkok’s skyline at Bangkok Design Week 2025: ‘Design Up+ Rising.’ Join us at the Front Square, Grand Postal Building, from February 8–16, 2025.Find out more here: https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2025/program/124900#BKKDW2025#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignUpRising#ออกแบบพร้อมบวก
10 Feb 2025
