Mon at 20:00
@Hangar 2-3, Põhjala
Price 25-30 €
Tickets available in Fienta
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DOM – It’s not just a fashion show. It’s a spectacle!
DOM showcases modern, forward-thinking apparel design, crafted to be relevant today and tackle the challenges of the future.
Can design be trendy – yet endure beyond another passing seasonal hype? At DOM, we believe it can.
DOM is a performance dedicated to modern clothing design, bringing together a diverse lineup of distinct and ambitious designers from Estonia. Each brand’s concept will be revealed through a unique, site-specific encounter – an inspiring event and an immersive entertainment experience.
Clothing and accessories are the products closest to our bodies. The technologies and approaches shaping clothing design are becoming increasingly diverse, combining historical and time-tested techniques with visionary methods and innovative ways of thinking. At the same time, the global problems resulting from past decisions, overproduction, outdated perceptions and, let’s be honest, marketing dogmas that promote illogical values and cultural ideals alien to the local context must be addressed. Despite all this, designers keep the desire to create a world of beauty and joy.
● Existing materials become the starting point for creating new objects.
● Traditional craftsmanship, refined and proven over centuries, continues to endure because it is aesthetically compelling, resource-conscious, distinctive and rich in meaning.
● A distinctive style matters more than a passing trend.
● Alongside products created in a moment of inspiration and designed for instant popularity, the carefully considered design solutions are gaining ever greater importance — solutions that last longer and enhance the quality of our lives.
Yet even when it comes to these and many other sustainable solutions, the responsibility ultimately lies with us. We ourselves choose what to purchase, what to put on our bodies, what knowledge and values to embrace, what kind of quality to bring into our lives, and what to allow to exist in the world.
What kind of products will we pass on to those who come after us? What kind of mark will we leave on the world?
Use with love and care. Improve. Preserve. Repair. Reuse. Pass it on.
The new Mekoome collection, by Larissa Kondina, is about the freedom to create and the joy of making.
The concept, technique and collection were developed over the course of a year and a half. All the sweaters were hand-knitted on needles by the brand’s designer, Larissa Kondina. After years of working in an atelier, Larissa returned to the roots of knitting, choosing knitting needles and intuition as her primary creative tools.
For the brand, hand knitting is one of the most radical forms of slow fashion: it offers almost limitless freedom to work with colour, texture and form. Every pattern can be reproduced anywhere in the world and using any type of yarn, turning the process of creating a sweater into an independent creative practice. Designing knitting patterns and charts has become a new direction in the brand’s work.
Each sweater is developed intuitively, like a painting, where every small ball of wool has its own place within the whole. Larissa boldly combines different colours, textures and types of yarn, allowing the material itself to guide the further course of the work.
Many pieces are knitted from leftover yarn and yarn unravelled from second-hand garments, giving these materials a new life and making them part of a new work. Exceptionally high-quality natural yarns with character, such as fine mohair, alpaca, etc., are used as well. The natural yarns reveal their texture, colour and form, while the combination of different materials makes each sweater unique.
This process has become a metaphor for the designer herself. After a period of creative stagnation, as she had stated, returning to hand knitting helped her reconnect with the material, the technique, and the process of creation. In this way, returning to the roots became a new beginning for Mekoome.
Words of thanks: Rowan Yarns, Stucken Yarns, Reet Aus.
Instagram: @mekoome
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Kairi Getman is a textile and fashion designer whose work brings together material sensitivity, long-standing tailoring experience and a considered approach to slow fashion. Her brand KAIRI GETMAN is based on the relationship between material and cut. The starting point of the design process is not only a visual idea, but often the fabric itself, with its texture, colour and potentiality to become something new.
KAIRI GETMAN focuses on natural fibres, botanical dyes and the reinterpretation of existing materials and items into new garments. Fabrics dyed with spruce cones, oak leaves and other natural materials carry irregularity, depth and uniqueness that industrial dyeing often cannot offer. For the brand, repurposed materials are not a compromise, but a source that guides the cut, construction and detail of each piece.
At the DOM fashion show, KAIRI GETMAN presents a further development of its current design language: mostly unisize garments where traditional craft techniques, texture-making, fabric dyeing and contemporary fashion design come together as a whole.
The collection seeks a balance between practicality and artistic aesthetics. The garments are reserved yet rich in detail, highlighting the surface, cut and colour of the material.
Words of thanks: Kairi warmly thanks everyone who has contributed to the development of the collection and presentation: photographer Lisette Laanoja, leather designer Angela Aavik, social media specialist Emily-Hestia Palmet, Kennedy’s Irish Pub in Tallinn Old Town, Kaia Grete Kukkur, the models, supporters, friends and devoted followers. The deepest thanks go to her family, her husband and children, whose support and belief in her have carried her throughout this process.
Instagram @kairi_getman_studio
#wearkairigetman #kairigetman
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HANNES RÜÜTEL is an Estonian clothing brand that blends modern design with a nostalgic soul. The collections reflect the designer’s memories and experiences, both from the past and the present. Committed to contemporary style, exceptional quality, and sustainability, all the items are thoughtfully designed and mostly produced in Estonia in limited quantities, using carefully selected fabrics.
Founded in 2020 as a menswear brand, HANNES RÜÜTEL soon became recognised for its unisex and subtly androgynous approach. In 2022, the brand was honoured with Hõbenõel, Estonia’s prestigious award for emerging fashion designers.
Following numerous fashion shows across Estonia and growing interest among women, HANNES RÜÜTEL made its Riga Fashion Week debut in 2026, marking a new chapter with the introduction of its first womenswear collection.
Words of thanks: Nore, Tallinn Design House, Vector Management, SU.VI Eyewear, Sander Joon.
Instagram @hannesruutel
#hannesrüütel #hannesruutel
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Under the label of Stella Soomlais, long-lasting circular bags and accessories are created: they can be cared for, repaired, rented, passed on and redesigned. Each bag is crafted in the Telliskivi studio and carries its own number and its maker's name. Design is measured in wearers and in generations, not in seasons – the bag is still here, and still repairable, decades from now.
Through testing out various styles, technologies and methods as a designer, Stella Runnel has developed a highly efficient product design approach for her whole product lineup. Each product fits into a bigger picture, resulting in maximised raw material usage, easy after care and repairing of the products, but also options for circular reuse of the bags as material for the second round of products at the end of the product's lifecycle.
The brand Stella Soomlais celebrates its 15th year of creative practice, during which the studio has been constantly engaged in product development and improvement, seeking quality in every nuance, combining sustainable design and community expectations.
Words of thanks: Sander Mölder, Estonian Dance Agency, Tartu New Theatre, Liisi Taimre, Tiina Teemägi, Kati Ots, Aune Mark, Aili Aamisepp, Tõnu Runnel, team, Design Night Festival, community of Stella Soomlais – those special people who lent their bags.
Instagram @stellasoomlais
#stellasoomlais
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DOM show is brought to you by:
Creative Director: Piret Mägi
Assistant: Merily Madissoo
Technical management: Hendrik Igalaan
Backstage manager: Anne Rinne
Staging: Karmen Teesi Pregel
Lighting artist: Timo Valge
Sound artist: Rando Arand
Visual artist: Maria Elisaveta Roosalu
Videos: Getter Raiend
Hairdressers: Risto Pillaroo (RandRilu salon), Hedy Õunaid (RandRilu salon), Signe Järve (beauty studio Studio), Liina Veski (salon Triin Ilusalong), Viktoria Poplavnaja (beauty studio Ilupilv). The team uses products by KEVIN.MURPHY.Karaja make-up artists: Pille Ollin, Monika Vaima, Katrin Aavik, Janne Kozer, Lissel Anett Leppik.
Drinks: Mionetto - First guests will be served a fine glass of bubbles as a welcome drink by Mionetto. Mionetto bar will also be open during the whole evening of the DOM fashion show.
The number of tickets is limited. Tickets will be available for purchase at the information desk on the day of the performance via Fienta. Until no other info – the ticket sale is open.
Your Arrival Guide:
Join us for the show at the main hangar hall in the exciting Põhjala Factory Quarter on Marati St 5, Tallinn.
Public transportation is convenient, with stops approximately a 10-minute walk from the venue: Tram stops at Marati or Sirbi. Bus stop at Marati.
Get ready for an unforgettable night. See you at the DOM spectacle!
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Mon opening at 17:15
@Hangar 2-3, Põhjala
Tue-Sat 11–20 / Sun 11–18
For free
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The international exhibition “Well Made – what it means today” is coming to Tallinn’s Põhjala Factory as part of the Tallinn Design Festival.
Curated by the London-based design studio Pearson Lloyd, the exhibition explores what “well made” means in contemporary design. The focus is on materials, production methods, and design practices that meet the growing need for sustainability and responsible manufacturing.
The exhibition features nearly 50 objects—ranging from everyday items to experimental solutions—all of which ask: what does “well made” actually mean? The question is not limited to form or function, but also encompasses the impact of production, lifespan, and environmental footprint.
“Well Made” is not merely an exhibition, but part of a growing international collection and thought platform that explores the role of design in shaping the future.
More information here.
Mon opening at 17:45
@Hangar 2-3, Põhjala
Tue-Sat 11–20 / Sun 11–18
For free
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The exhibition of the Estonian Product Design Award BRUNO 2026 will present the freshest and most outstanding Estonian product design to the public as part of the Tallinn Design Festival.
The exhibition showcases innovative products and product series created over the past two years – from everyday objects to technically complex solutions. The display offers an overview of how design responds to today’s challenges by combining functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.
The awards will be presented on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Estonian Design Awards 2026 gala at the Põhjala factory.
In order to value design and the profession of designer, the Estonian Association of Designers decided in 2006 to start giving out the Estonian Design Award. The first Design Award was given out in the eighties by Tallinn Art Institute Department of Design at the initiative of Bruno Tomberg, after whom the Estonian Design Award has been named. Among the award-winners are experienced professionals like Matti Õunapuu, Heikki Zoova etc.
Starting from 2012, Estonian Design Awards, including BRUNO, are jointly presented in cooperation with Estonian Design Centre, ADC*Estonia, Estonian Service Industry Association and Estonian Academy of Arts. Estonian Design Centre organises the Design Awards and gala takes place during the Tallinn Design Festival.
The Estonian Association of Designers wishes to present innovative, high-standard new products to the public that would prompt Estonians to consume domestic design and motivate entrepreneurs to involve professional designers in product development. The recognition would encourage designers to create new interesting products and motivate them to learn about tendencies in design on the international level. For the design-knowledgeable entrepreneur participating in the competition with a designer and the public sector, product development from the aspect of design and design management would bring recognition and would be a good role model for others. In the long-term perspective, the Design Award is a springboard for new products and brands to the international arena.
#BRUNO
#EestiDisainiauhinnad
#EestiDisainikeskus
#EestiDisaineriteLiit
#BrunoTomberg
Mon opening at 18:45
@Hangar 5 (1st floor), Põhjala
Tue-Sat 11–20 / Sun 11–18
For free
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What can a meal, a memory, or the world's waste become?
For its sixth year at Tallinn Design Festival, the Arts Thread Global Creative Graduate Show gathers 30 boundary-pushing works from the planet's most exciting emerging designers — biodegradable inks, food-waste light, shoes that return to the earth, tools that restore dignity.
This is where the future of product design shows its hand. Come and meet what's next!
Mon opening at 19:00
@Hangar 5 (1st floor), Põhjala
Tue-Sat 11–20 / Sun 11–18
For free
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What happens to Estonian creation when it leaves Estonia?
The exhibition by New York-based photographer Mauricio Zelaya “Estonia, Elsewhere" brings together photographs created across multiple countries through ongoing collaborations with Estonian designers, stylists, artists, and friends.
These images trace the influence of Estonian creativity beyond its borders. The exhibition reflects on friendship, cultural exchange, and the ways Estonia's creative community has shaped both my perspective and photographic practice.
mauricio-zelaya.com
@maury_photo
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, together with Extery, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Põhjala.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
VIUU is a unique shop for eyewear and books founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective to offer something special.
Myceen is a sustainable design and research company developing mushroom mycelium-based materials. Myceen’s globally acclaimed products merge nature’s intelligence with science and design.
WolfBerry has developed and refined in Estonia compliant plywood children’s furniture and indoor attractions – for anywhere children are welcome!
viuu.ee / myceen.com / wolfberry.ee
#viuulook #disainkõigile #viuushop #moscotnyc #myceen #mycelium
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The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Danish architect and designer Verner Panton.
As part of the Tallinn Design Festival, Intera, in collaboration with the Swiss furniture brand Vitra, is celebrating Panton’s legacy with a pop-up exhibition that highlights his timeless chair designs.
Panton’s work radically transformed our understanding of form, color, and material, and his designs remain fresh and instantly recognizable even a century later.
intera.ee
@intera.as
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The exhibition presents shirts designed by Reet Aus for companies, reflecting their environmental choices and messages.
A shirt is not merely a piece of clothing, but a symbol that connects people and creates a sense of belonging. At the same time, it is also a clear statement—a way to show that you care and make conscious choices.
UPMADE® certified, the shirts use surplus fabrics and circular design, saving 99% water, 91% energy, and 92% CO₂.
reetaus.com
@ reetaus
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Created in 1971, the Panthella lamp is one of Verner Panton’s best-known designs. In typical Verner Panton fashion, the lamp combines a playful, organic form with functionality; both the base and the dome act as light reflectors, creating a soft and pleasant glow. Panthella was born at a time when the designer was seeking new ways to experiment with color, form, and materials. The first Panthella lamp was introduced in 1971 in five vibrant colors and has since become a true 20th-century classic of product design.
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Verner Panton’s birth. To celebrate this milestone, Louis Poulsen has revived Verner Panton’s original 1970s color palette and created a special collection that returns the iconic Panthella form to its original colorful context. This is an opportunity to experience one of Panton’s most significant designs exactly as the designer himself envisioned it at the time: bold, playful, and featuring a use of color characteristic of the era.
You can explore Louis Poulsen’s special collection dedicated to Verner Panton’s 100th birthday at ELKE Mööbel.
elkemoobel.ee
#ELKEmoobel
Tue at 19-21
@Hangar 1, Põhjala
14-28 €
Tickets available here
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As part of the French Culture Day (that is, Tuesday Sept 29) at Tallinn Design Festival, the Rebecca Kontus Trio takes listeners into the world of Paris’s golden chansons, where melancholy meets passion and elegance.
Rebecca Kontus, Taavo Remmel and Tiit Kalluste reinterpret the beloved repertoire of Édith Piaf through a fresh and more pared-down approach, bringing renewed fragility and closeness to these familiar songs. The programme features legendary classics such as La Vie en Rose, Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien and other chansons that have become cornerstones of the French musical tradition. Together, these accomplished musicians create an intimate and warm soundscape in which every note is given room to breathe and every pause carries meaning.
While Piaf’s songs were often accompanied by large orchestras in her day, the trio’s arrangements bring their intimacy, the sensitivity of the lyrics, and the emotional depth of the music to the forefront. This is an evening filled with the spirit of Paris, passionate melodies, and timeless songs of love.
Take a look also at the Jazzkaar webpage.
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Exploring the Third Way of Innovation using LEGO Serous Play.
Innovation is crucial for every business, whether innovating on their products, services, or the way they manage customers. But it’s not easy - lots of small improvements might cause you to miss the bigger picture, but there’s a risk of launching something completely new that the market isn’t ready for.
But there’s a third way, that’s used by some of the most successful companies in the world, including Apple, Guinness and Lego.
The workshop will be led by Terry McStea.
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Inspired by Disainiöö theme, The Future of Product Design, this workshop / printing lab explores how personalization and reuse can shape the objects of tomorrow.
Children will experiment with block printing and texture printing to transform a provided recycled T-shirt, or a garment they bring from home, into a unique piece they can take home.
Discover how design can extend the life of everyday objects through creativity, customization, and circular thinking.
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, together with Extery, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Põhjala.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
VIUU is a unique shop for eyewear and books founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective to offer something special.
Myceen is a sustainable design and research company developing mushroom mycelium-based materials. Myceen’s globally acclaimed products merge nature’s intelligence with science and design.
WolfBerry has developed and refined in Estonia compliant plywood children’s furniture and indoor attractions – for anywhere children are welcome!
viuu.ee / myceen.com / wolfberry.ee
#viuulook #disainkõigile #viuushop #moscotnyc #myceen #mycelium
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What makes a product a design icon? Is it the idea, the material, the technology, collaboration with the right designer—or all of these at once?
On September 29, the Magis Italy team will be waiting for you at the Thulema showroom to give you an in-depth look at the stories behind their products and the process of product development. We’ll discuss how ideas are born, how they evolve from sketches into actual products, the role of collaboration with the world’s top designers, and how decisions are made regarding materials, form, and function. Magis’ products will be on display at the showroom.
If you’re interested in what goes on behind the scenes of a design idea before it becomes a product, it’s worth stopping by.
thulema.ee
#Thulemafurniture #Kontorimööbel
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The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Danish architect and designer Verner Panton.
As part of the Tallinn Design Festival, Intera, in collaboration with the Swiss furniture brand Vitra, is celebrating Panton’s legacy with a pop-up exhibition that highlights his timeless chair designs.
Panton’s work radically transformed our understanding of form, color, and material, and his designs remain fresh and instantly recognizable even a century later.
intera.ee
@intera.as
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The exhibition presents shirts designed by Reet Aus for companies, reflecting their environmental choices and messages.
A shirt is not merely a piece of clothing, but a symbol that connects people and creates a sense of belonging. At the same time, it is also a clear statement—a way to show that you care and make conscious choices.
UPMADE® certified, the shirts use surplus fabrics and circular design, saving 99% water, 91% energy, and 92% CO₂.
reetaus.com
@ reetaus
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Telliskivi Creative City has a new wing with a reed façade – one of Estonia's oldest building materials, reimagined for today. Behind it, Stella Soomlais and Reet Aus share a shop, joined by guests Patrick Soome, Maarit Pöör, Tarmo Luisk and Cervo Volante.
Architect Margit Aule (LUMIA) and Telliskivi Creative City as its client introduce the project: why reed; how the material performs in the city; how people respond to it; what sun and weather do to it over decades; and what it took to build.
stellasoomlais.com
@ stellasoomlais
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Created in 1971, the Panthella lamp is one of Verner Panton’s best-known designs. In typical Verner Panton fashion, the lamp combines a playful, organic form with functionality; both the base and the dome act as light reflectors, creating a soft and pleasant glow. Panthella was born at a time when the designer was seeking new ways to experiment with color, form, and materials. The first Panthella lamp was introduced in 1971 in five vibrant colors and has since become a true 20th-century classic of product design.
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Verner Panton’s birth. To celebrate this milestone, Louis Poulsen has revived Verner Panton’s original 1970s color palette and created a special collection that returns the iconic Panthella form to its original colorful context. This is an opportunity to experience one of Panton’s most significant designs exactly as the designer himself envisioned it at the time: bold, playful, and featuring a use of color characteristic of the era.
You can explore Louis Poulsen’s special collection dedicated to Verner Panton’s 100th birthday at ELKE Mööbel.
elkemoobel.ee
#ELKEmoobel
Wed at 17:00–19:00
@Hangar 1, Põhjala
Price 12 €
Tickets available in Fienta
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Ready... set... go!
Flash talk format PechaKucha returns to Tallinn Design Festival program for a reason. PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit chat”) with its compact format – 20 slides x 20 seconds for presenting your idea – forces the person on stage to think out of the standard presentation’s framework, thus guaranteeing freshness.
PechaKucha was developed in 2003 by designers from the Tokyo-based architecture firm Klein&Dytham as a way of sharing ideas and creations with others. PechaKucha is a global fenomenon used by more than four million people.
You will see and hear:
▶︎ Thibaut Freychet
▶︎ Mihkel Pajuste
▶︎ Mudita Agarwal
▶︎ Emily Stoddart
▶︎ Mauricio Zelaya
▶︎ Terry McStea
▶︎ Tazo Arunashvili
etc
You can be among the speakers if you have a message to share with the world!
The moderator and contact of PechaKucha Night Tallinn is Sandra Luks.
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As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, together with Extery, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Põhjala.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
Interior projects usually spread across several tools before they reach the client.
In this hands-on workshop we take one project through the whole arc in thesheet: mood boards, product selection, spec sheets, renders and the final client presentation. Participants can follow along or work on a project of their own.
thesheet.co
#thesheet #yayakihouse
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Dekoor Studio presents Timeless Detail, a jacquard-woven home textile collection created in collaboration with textile artist Caunison.
The product presentation invites visitors to discover multifunctional textile objects, including a blanket that can also be worn as a poncho and a pillow that transforms into a protective dust bag.
Caunison will introduce the creative process and material choices behind the collection.
dekoor.ee / Instagram
#DekoorStudio #TimelessDetail #Caunison
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Hundreds of designers and artists have made their homes in the ten buildings of Telliskivi Creative City. This year’s Tallinn Design Festival tour takes you on a journey through the Creative City, with a focus on six designers who will introduce their work, share their personal journeys as designers, and happily answer all your questions.
The walk will be accompanied by a refreshing glass of bubbly and an inspiring creative environment!
telliskivi.cc
@ loomelinnak
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Stella Soomlais studio presents a new collaboration with artist Anu Samarüütel.
Anu's art meets the leatherwork made in Stella's studio: bags, wristbands and coasters, made in very limited numbers. Every piece is one of a kind – there will not be another quite like it.
Anu is an artist and fashion designer trained at Central Saint Martins. Stella's circular bags are made to last, be repaired and carried on.
Come and see how two creations become one – and take home a piece no one else has.
stellasoomlais.com
@ stellasoomlais
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Sacredness usually sounds fixed: a belief, a symbol, a place set apart from everything else. This exhibition begins somewhere more fragile – with the feeling that something is suddenly important, charged, untouchable, even if it is ordinary or impossible to name.
The exhibition invites visitors to think and also to remind themselves about what is really sacred (feeling) for them.
sinivali.me
@cristopher_sinivali
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During the Tallinn Design Festival, visitors have one last week to experience the retrospective exhibition "The Whole World a Bauhaus", which offers a fascinating insight into the work and life of the Bauhaus school of art and design.
As part of the festival programme, architectural historian Andres Kurg will give a special lecture on Bauhaus on 1 October at 5:30 pm.
Marit Ilison’s solo exhibition “LIVING/ROOM” will also be on view for the last week.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
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VIUU is a unique shop for eyewear and books founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective to offer something special.
Myceen is a sustainable design and research company developing mushroom mycelium-based materials. Myceen’s globally acclaimed products merge nature’s intelligence with science and design.
WolfBerry has developed and refined in Estonia compliant plywood children’s furniture and indoor attractions – for anywhere children are welcome!
viuu.ee / myceen.com / wolfberry.ee
#viuulook #disainkõigile #viuushop #moscotnyc #myceen #mycelium
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The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Danish architect and designer Verner Panton.
As part of the Tallinn Design Festival, Intera, in collaboration with the Swiss furniture brand Vitra, is celebrating Panton’s legacy with a pop-up exhibition that highlights his timeless chair designs.
Panton’s work radically transformed our understanding of form, color, and material, and his designs remain fresh and instantly recognizable even a century later.
intera.ee
@intera.as
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The exhibition presents shirts designed by Reet Aus for companies, reflecting their environmental choices and messages.
A shirt is not merely a piece of clothing, but a symbol that connects people and creates a sense of belonging. At the same time, it is also a clear statement—a way to show that you care and make conscious choices.
UPMADE® certified, the shirts use surplus fabrics and circular design, saving 99% water, 91% energy, and 92% CO₂.
reetaus.com
@ reetaus
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Created in 1971, the Panthella lamp is one of Verner Panton’s best-known designs. In typical Verner Panton fashion, the lamp combines a playful, organic form with functionality; both the base and the dome act as light reflectors, creating a soft and pleasant glow. Panthella was born at a time when the designer was seeking new ways to experiment with color, form, and materials. The first Panthella lamp was introduced in 1971 in five vibrant colors and has since become a true 20th-century classic of product design.
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Verner Panton’s birth. To celebrate this milestone, Louis Poulsen has revived Verner Panton’s original 1970s color palette and created a special collection that returns the iconic Panthella form to its original colorful context. This is an opportunity to experience one of Panton’s most significant designs exactly as the designer himself envisioned it at the time: bold, playful, and featuring a use of color characteristic of the era.
You can explore Louis Poulsen’s special collection dedicated to Verner Panton’s 100th birthday at ELKE Mööbel.
elkemoobel.ee
#ELKEmoobel
Thu at 10:00–16:00
@Hangar 1, Põhjala
29-69 €
Tickets available in Fienta
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The international conference “Future of Product Design” brings together international thinkers and practitioners in Tallinn to discuss how rapid technological change, the growing role of artificial intelligence, material innovation and sustainability requirements are shaping the next stages of product design.
As the world becomes increasingly complex, designers are challenged to navigate this complexity, use new tools intelligently and create solutions that are responsible, meaningful and genuinely needed.
Design Conference schedule
09.45 Gathering with coffee
10.00 Introduction
Ilona Gurjanova (EST)
Founder and Main Organiser of the Tallinn Design Festival
10.15 Welcome
Bianka Soe
Estonian Ministry of Culture
10.30 Resilient Design for an Uncertain Future
Luke Pearson (UK)
Co-Founder & Director, Pearson Lloyd
11.00 Fake It Till You Fail It: Why Your CGI Renders Are Lying to You
Richard Hall (UK)
CMgr MCMI, FRSA
11.30 Le Design des Choses (The Design of Things)
Jean Louis Frechin (FRA)
Founder, NoDesign / Designer & Author
11.50 Coffee
12.15 The Weight of Lightness
Ilkka Suppanen (FIN)
Studio Suppanen / Designer & Architect
12.45 Strategies for Moving freely - How to be a designer today
Jenny Nordberg (SWE)
Industrial Designer
13.05 Earning the Right to Look Like Itself
Siim Karro (EST)
Designer & Co-Founder, Myceen
13.25 Lunch
14.15 Sustainability by Design: The Beauty of Responsibility in Vitra’s Vision for the Future
Jaume Domenech (GER)
International Markets & Global Business Development, Vitra
14.45 Design as a Business Weapon — Not a Service
Hallgrim Sagen (NOR)
Managing Partner, Lomi Agency / Former Director of Design, Cisco
15.05 North by Design: where the future takes shape!
Srini R. Srinivasan (USA)
CEO & Founding Board Member, Don Norman Design Award / WDO Senator & Past President
15.35 Panel (moderator Srini R. Srinivasan)
16.00 End of Conference
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, together with Extery, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Põhjala.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
Standard and the renowned Finnish design studio Aivan present the new product line Pergola.
Join us on 1st October at 5 PM at Standard’s showroom at Veerenni 24 to discover Pergola, a modular furniture solution for contemporary workspaces. The same modules can be combined into meeting areas, workstations or lounge spaces and reconfigured according to the needs of the space.
Meet Aivan designers Saku Sysiö and Thomas Tallqvist and Standard CEO Ottomar Tamm and hear how Pergola came to life.
standard.ee
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For Tallinn Design Festival, Booze Mule Studio transforms into a living laboratory where liquid form becomes product design. It is a space where drinking culture is torn from its everyday context and elevated to the status of a pure art object.
Glass as a frame, liquid as sculpture, sustainability as the foundation.
Bartender Hans Kaigas deconstructs the classic concept of a bar, transforming traditional ingredients into drinks where every layer of flavor is designed to be visually appealing as well. The experiences created behind the bar are not just drinks, but one-of-a-kind, sustainable microcosms—designed to linger in memory without leaving a trace on the environment.
Stop by to add a sensory interlude to your evening. A studio where design is poured into glass.
boozemule.ee / Facebook / Instagram
#boozemule
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Sacredness usually sounds fixed: a belief, a symbol, a place set apart from everything else. This exhibition begins somewhere more fragile – with the feeling that something is suddenly important, charged, untouchable, even if it is ordinary or impossible to name.
The exhibition invites visitors to think and also to remind themselves about what is really sacred (feeling) for them.
sinivali.me
@cristopher_sinivali
_________________________
During the Tallinn Design Festival, visitors have one last week to experience the retrospective exhibition "The Whole World a Bauhaus", which offers a fascinating insight into the work and life of the Bauhaus school of art and design.
As part of the festival programme, architectural historian Andres Kurg will give a special lecture on Bauhaus on 1 October at 5:30 pm.
Marit Ilison’s solo exhibition “LIVING/ROOM” will also be on view for the last week.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
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VIUU is a unique shop for eyewear and books founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective to offer something special.
Myceen is a sustainable design and research company developing mushroom mycelium-based materials. Myceen’s globally acclaimed products merge nature’s intelligence with science and design.
WolfBerry has developed and refined in Estonia compliant plywood children’s furniture and indoor attractions – for anywhere children are welcome!
viuu.ee / myceen.com / wolfberry.ee
#viuulook #disainkõigile #viuushop #moscotnyc #myceen #mycelium
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The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Danish architect and designer Verner Panton.
As part of the Tallinn Design Festival, Intera, in collaboration with the Swiss furniture brand Vitra, is celebrating Panton’s legacy with a pop-up exhibition that highlights his timeless chair designs.
Panton’s work radically transformed our understanding of form, color, and material, and his designs remain fresh and instantly recognizable even a century later.
intera.ee
@intera.as
_________________________
The exhibition presents shirts designed by Reet Aus for companies, reflecting their environmental choices and messages.
A shirt is not merely a piece of clothing, but a symbol that connects people and creates a sense of belonging. At the same time, it is also a clear statement—a way to show that you care and make conscious choices.
UPMADE® certified, the shirts use surplus fabrics and circular design, saving 99% water, 91% energy, and 92% CO₂.
reetaus.com
@ reetaus
_________________________
Created in 1971, the Panthella lamp is one of Verner Panton’s best-known designs. In typical Verner Panton fashion, the lamp combines a playful, organic form with functionality; both the base and the dome act as light reflectors, creating a soft and pleasant glow. Panthella was born at a time when the designer was seeking new ways to experiment with color, form, and materials. The first Panthella lamp was introduced in 1971 in five vibrant colors and has since become a true 20th-century classic of product design.
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Verner Panton’s birth. To celebrate this milestone, Louis Poulsen has revived Verner Panton’s original 1970s color palette and created a special collection that returns the iconic Panthella form to its original colorful context. This is an opportunity to experience one of Panton’s most significant designs exactly as the designer himself envisioned it at the time: bold, playful, and featuring a use of color characteristic of the era.
You can explore Louis Poulsen’s special collection dedicated to Verner Panton’s 100th birthday at ELKE Mööbel.
elkemoobel.ee
#ELKEmoobel
Fri at 19–21
@Hangar 2-3, Põhjala
Afterparty at 21 @Kopli KÖÖK, Põhjala
Ticket available in Fienta
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The Estonian Design Awards (EDA) once again bring together design awards from various fields to amplify the voice and message of design in society.
Every two years, the Estonian Design Awards are presented in the categories of product design, graphic design, web design, service design, and young designer, not to mention lifetime achievement awards. Through the Estonian Design Awards, we value, recognize, and promote good design—design that not only offers aesthetic pleasure but also solves practical problems and makes the environment around us better and more sustainable.
The goal of the EDA 2026 competition is to recognize Estonia’s most talented designers and design firms, the best users of design, and the most exceptional design projects. The Estonian Design Awards competition showcases the success stories and most brilliant achievements in the field of design over the past two years.
The Design Awards are organized by the Estonian Design Centre in collaboration with the Estonian Association of Designers, the EDK Expert Council, the Chamber of Service Industries, and the Estonian Academy of Arts.
The Estonian Design Awards were first presented jointly in 2012.
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, together with Extery, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Põhjala.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
The tour is curated by landscape architects Aljona Galazan and Maali Roomet-Allese.
Aljona promotes human-friendly urban space and cycling as an everyday mode of transport, while Maali translates complex spatial issues into practical community activities.
An accessible city space is one where everyone can move, play, and feel safe – regardless of age, ability, or background. At some point in life, anyone may face challenges in mobility or spatial use, and a supportive environment becomes the key to quality of life.
A safe cycling network and access to urban gardening and shared activities close to home open up city space and services to everyone – including those with limited opportunities. These topics are often treated separately, as if they were only the needs of narrow interest groups, but viewed through the lens of social cohesion, a much broader picture emerges.
During the bike tour, we will experience and discuss all of this together.
Bring your own bike – you can also join with a scooter, unicycle, or electric wheelchair.
maastikuarhitekt.ee
#maastikuarhitektuur #ligipääsetavlinn #söödavlinn
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The „Think Beta“ approach: Beta is about designing spaces that are never finished. Agile, lean and adaptable – not out of uncertainty, but from conviction.
Jaume Domènech, Senior VP for International Markets & Global Business Development at Vitra will share on how more than three decades of observing and shaping dynamic work environments has lead a Swiss furniture manufacturer to a mode of thought that values experimentation over perfection, and embraces change, applicable to how we organize our work and the space it happens in.
intera.ee
@intera.as
_________________________
Sacredness usually sounds fixed: a belief, a symbol, a place set apart from everything else. This exhibition begins somewhere more fragile – with the feeling that something is suddenly important, charged, untouchable, even if it is ordinary or impossible to name.
The exhibition invites visitors to think and also to remind themselves about what is really sacred (feeling) for them.
sinivali.me
@cristopher_sinivali
_________________________
During the Tallinn Design Festival, visitors have one last week to experience the retrospective exhibition "The Whole World a Bauhaus", which offers a fascinating insight into the work and life of the Bauhaus school of art and design.
As part of the festival programme, architectural historian Andres Kurg will give a special lecture on Bauhaus on 1 October at 5:30 pm.
Marit Ilison’s solo exhibition “LIVING/ROOM” will also be on view for the last week.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
_________________________
VIUU is a unique shop for eyewear and books founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective to offer something special.
Myceen is a sustainable design and research company developing mushroom mycelium-based materials. Myceen’s globally acclaimed products merge nature’s intelligence with science and design.
WolfBerry has developed and refined in Estonia compliant plywood children’s furniture and indoor attractions – for anywhere children are welcome!
viuu.ee / myceen.com / wolfberry.ee
#viuulook #disainkõigile #viuushop #moscotnyc #myceen #mycelium
_________________________
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Danish architect and designer Verner Panton.
As part of the Tallinn Design Festival, Intera, in collaboration with the Swiss furniture brand Vitra, is celebrating Panton’s legacy with a pop-up exhibition that highlights his timeless chair designs.
Panton’s work radically transformed our understanding of form, color, and material, and his designs remain fresh and instantly recognizable even a century later.
intera.ee
@intera.as
_________________________
The exhibition presents shirts designed by Reet Aus for companies, reflecting their environmental choices and messages.
A shirt is not merely a piece of clothing, but a symbol that connects people and creates a sense of belonging. At the same time, it is also a clear statement—a way to show that you care and make conscious choices.
UPMADE® certified, the shirts use surplus fabrics and circular design, saving 99% water, 91% energy, and 92% CO₂.
reetaus.com
@ reetaus
_________________________
Created in 1971, the Panthella lamp is one of Verner Panton’s best-known designs. In typical Verner Panton fashion, the lamp combines a playful, organic form with functionality; both the base and the dome act as light reflectors, creating a soft and pleasant glow. Panthella was born at a time when the designer was seeking new ways to experiment with color, form, and materials. The first Panthella lamp was introduced in 1971 in five vibrant colors and has since become a true 20th-century classic of product design.
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Verner Panton’s birth. To celebrate this milestone, Louis Poulsen has revived Verner Panton’s original 1970s color palette and created a special collection that returns the iconic Panthella form to its original colorful context. This is an opportunity to experience one of Panton’s most significant designs exactly as the designer himself envisioned it at the time: bold, playful, and featuring a use of color characteristic of the era.
You can explore Louis Poulsen’s special collection dedicated to Verner Panton’s 100th birthday at ELKE Mööbel.
elkemoobel.ee
#ELKEmoobel
_________________________
Kopli – a district of factories, the sea and stories
What happens when a former shipyard, a rubber factory, a workers’ settlement and a wild coastal landscape come together? Come and discover Kopli and the area around Põhjala Factory with Hannele, a local history enthusiast!
As part of Tallinn Design Festival, we’ll explore the grounds of the former Bekker Shipyard and today’s Põhjala Factory, discovering remarkable buildings and traces of Kopli’s industrial past. We’ll also explore the fascinating streets of Kopliranna, Sirbi and Kopli, visit the site of a former cemetery, and hear stories about the people who once lived and worked here.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Kopli can be windy and the route includes varied terrain, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Hannele has lived in Kopli and introduced the area to visitors for five years
koplikandimatkad.ee
#koplikandimatkad
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Inspired by Disainiöö theme, The Future of Product Design, this workshop / printing lab explores how personalization and reuse can shape the objects of tomorrow.
Children will experiment with block printing and texture printing to transform a provided recycled T-shirt, or a garment they bring from home, into a unique piece they can take home.
Discover how design can extend the life of everyday objects through creativity, customization, and circular thinking.
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, together with Extery, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Põhjala.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese._________________________
The tour is curated by landscape architects Aljona Galazan and Maali Roomet-Allese.
Aljona promotes human-friendly urban space and cycling as an everyday mode of transport, while Maali translates complex spatial issues into practical community activities.
An accessible city space is one where everyone can move, play, and feel safe – regardless of age, ability, or background. At some point in life, anyone may face challenges in mobility or spatial use, and a supportive environment becomes the key to quality of life.
A safe cycling network and access to urban gardening and shared activities close to home open up city space and services to everyone – including those with limited opportunities. These topics are often treated separately, as if they were only the needs of narrow interest groups, but viewed through the lens of social cohesion, a much broader picture emerges.
During the bike tour, we will experience and discuss all of this together.
Bring your own bike – you can also join with a scooter, unicycle, or electric wheelchair.
maastikuarhitekt.ee
#maastikuarhitektuur #ligipääsetavlinn #söödavlinn
_________________________
Sacredness usually sounds fixed: a belief, a symbol, a place set apart from everything else. This exhibition begins somewhere more fragile – with the feeling that something is suddenly important, charged, untouchable, even if it is ordinary or impossible to name.
The exhibition invites visitors to think and also to remind themselves about what is really sacred (feeling) for them.
sinivali.me
@cristopher_sinivali
_________________________
During the Tallinn Design Festival, visitors have one last week to experience the retrospective exhibition "The Whole World a Bauhaus", which offers a fascinating insight into the work and life of the Bauhaus school of art and design.
As part of the festival programme, architectural historian Andres Kurg will give a special lecture on Bauhaus on 1 October at 5:30 pm.
Marit Ilison’s solo exhibition “LIVING/ROOM” will also be on view for the last week.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
_________________________
Viscosa creative industries conference 2026 asks a direct question: can scarcity be a blessing? We explore where and how creativity meets business, and why and how talent and mastery make it possible to thrive beyond the major centres.
The conference brings together creators, entrepreneurs, developers, and thinkers to discuss one of the most pressing issues of our time: how can we sustainably foster culture and creativity in a world where resources always seem to be in short supply?
viscosa.ee/loomemajanduskonverents
#Viscosa #Loomemajandus #Hiiumaa
_________________________
VIUU is a unique shop for eyewear and books founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective to offer something special.
Myceen is a sustainable design and research company developing mushroom mycelium-based materials. Myceen’s globally acclaimed products merge nature’s intelligence with science and design.
WolfBerry has developed and refined in Estonia compliant plywood children’s furniture and indoor attractions – for anywhere children are welcome!
viuu.ee / myceen.com / wolfberry.ee
#viuulook #disainkõigile #viuushop #moscotnyc #myceen #mycelium
_________________________
The exhibition presents shirts designed by Reet Aus for companies, reflecting their environmental choices and messages.
A shirt is not merely a piece of clothing, but a symbol that connects people and creates a sense of belonging. At the same time, it is also a clear statement—a way to show that you care and make conscious choices.
UPMADE® certified, the shirts use surplus fabrics and circular design, saving 99% water, 91% energy, and 92% CO₂.
reetaus.com
@ reetaus
_________________________
Created in 1971, the Panthella lamp is one of Verner Panton’s best-known designs. In typical Verner Panton fashion, the lamp combines a playful, organic form with functionality; both the base and the dome act as light reflectors, creating a soft and pleasant glow. Panthella was born at a time when the designer was seeking new ways to experiment with color, form, and materials. The first Panthella lamp was introduced in 1971 in five vibrant colors and has since become a true 20th-century classic of product design.
The year 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Verner Panton’s birth. To celebrate this milestone, Louis Poulsen has revived Verner Panton’s original 1970s color palette and created a special collection that returns the iconic Panthella form to its original colorful context. This is an opportunity to experience one of Panton’s most significant designs exactly as the designer himself envisioned it at the time: bold, playful, and featuring a use of color characteristic of the era.
You can explore Louis Poulsen’s special collection dedicated to Verner Panton’s 100th birthday at ELKE Mööbel.
elkemoobel.ee
#ELKEmoobel
_________________________
Kopli – a district of factories, the sea and stories
What happens when a former shipyard, a rubber factory, a workers’ settlement and a wild coastal landscape come together? Come and discover Kopli and the area around Põhjala Factory with Hannele, a local history enthusiast!
As part of Tallinn Design Festival, we’ll explore the grounds of the former Bekker Shipyard and today’s Põhjala Factory, discovering remarkable buildings and traces of Kopli’s industrial past. We’ll also explore the fascinating streets of Kopliranna, Sirbi and Kopli, visit the site of a former cemetery, and hear stories about the people who once lived and worked here.
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Kopli can be windy and the route includes varied terrain, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
Hannele has lived in Kopli and introduced the area to visitors for five years
koplikandimatkad.ee
#koplikandimatkad
As a lovely tradition, the Tallinn Design Festival outdoor areas are curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects. This year, together with Extery, they created a welcoming public space in the industrial setting of Põhjala.
All guests are invited to meet, relax, and enjoy fresh air with a touch of urban greenery.
Well-designed urban space can be accessible and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age or mobility. Come experience and reflect on what kind of spaces people truly need!
Curated by the Estonian Association of Landscape Architects and Maali Roomet-Allese.As part of the Disainiöö satellite programme, Vivita Solutions Lab and Open Footwear invite you to a one-of-a-kind barefoot footwear workshop, where you can create your own personalized pair of shoes from start to finish.
Throughout the workshop, you will take on the roles of designer, maker, and future wearer. Using a combination of digital tools and traditional craft techniques, you will create your own pair of barefoot shoes. Once completed, you can also personalize your footwear to make it truly your own.
No previous experience is required—all the necessary techniques will be taught on-site by experienced instructors. This is the first opportunity in Estonia to take part in a barefoot footwear workshop based on the Open Footwear concept.
The workshop is especially suitable for young people and their parents, offering a unique opportunity to spend quality time together while learning new skills and experiencing the journey from idea to finished product.
FB @Lahendustelabor
FB @Open Footwear
IG @Vivita Lahendustelabor
IG @Open Footwear
#vivita #openfootwear
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During the Tallinn Design Festival, visitors have one last week to experience the retrospective exhibition "The Whole World a Bauhaus", which offers a fascinating insight into the work and life of the Bauhaus school of art and design.
As part of the festival programme, architectural historian Andres Kurg will give a special lecture on Bauhaus on 1 October at 5:30 pm.
Marit Ilison’s solo exhibition “LIVING/ROOM” will also be on view for the last week.
etdm.ee
#etdm #disainimuuseum
_________________________
The exhibition presents shirts designed by Reet Aus for companies, reflecting their environmental choices and messages.
A shirt is not merely a piece of clothing, but a symbol that connects people and creates a sense of belonging. At the same time, it is also a clear statement—a way to show that you care and make conscious choices.
UPMADE® certified, the shirts use surplus fabrics and circular design, saving 99% water, 91% energy, and 92% CO₂.
reetaus.com
@ reetaus
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