Bangkok Design Week 2023 to Take Place Next Week

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Design Week 2023 is set to take place from February 4th to 12th in nine Bangkok districts, under the theme "urban’NICE’zation."

Organized by Thailand’s Creative Economy Agency (CEA) and 60 other public partners, this year’s event will highlight Bangkok’s role as a City of Design in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN) since 2019.

The theme "urban’NICE’zation" has been defined into six aspects: Nice for Environment, Nice for Mobility, Nice for Culture Preservation, Nice for Business & Economy, Nice for Community Living, and Nice for Diversity.

Reflecting the theme, there will be over 530 online and offline activities spread throughout the nine districts of Charoenkrung - Talad Noi, Yaowarat, Samyan - Siam, Ari - Pradipat, Phra Nakhon / Pak Khlong Talat / Nang Loeng, Wongwian Yai - Talat Phlu / Khlong San, Bang Pho, Phrom Phong, and Kaset.

Activities will be organized into four main categories: Showcases and Exhibitions of tangible concepts and prototypes developed by creators of various fields to create new ways of living; Talks and Workshops in an online format by Thai and international creative thinkers to share knowledge and inspire new ideas to the audiences; Events and Programmes ranging from musical performances, movie screenings, and performing art; and Creative Market Platforms and Promotions in both online and offline modes that encourage sales opportunities and market trials that lead to local and international business opportunities.

More information on Bangkok Design Week 2023 can be found at www.bangkokdesignweek.com/en/bkkdw2023.

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230127101550009