The 6th edition of VMARK Vietnam Design Week & Awards 2025 will officially take place on October 7, 2025, at JW Marriott Saigon Hotel, marking a significant milestone in affirming the role of design in creating value, driving sustainable development, and elevating Vietnam’s position on the global creative map.
With the theme “Good Design . Good Business – Sustainable Development by Design”, this year’s event offers a global convergence platform where creativity meets business value and sustainable futures. Design is emphasized as a strategic investment, helping businesses enhance competitiveness while fostering social development in the context of globalization.
Organized under the patronage of the VDAS Design Association | HCMC, VMARK Vietnam Design Week has become Vietnam’s most prominent international design event, gathering over 50 leading experts in design, architecture, real estate, business, academia, and technology from more than 10 countries worldwide.
3 HIGHLIGHT ACTIVITIES OF VMARK VIETNAM DESIGN WEEK 2025
1. Design & Creativity Exhibition
A vibrant, creative hub where pioneering ideas are showcased and shared.
The exhibition presents a diverse range of outstanding design projects, innovative products, and cutting-edge technology solutions. It provides opportunities for enterprises, architects, designers, and startups to connect, showcase, and share their visions for the future of design.
2. International Design Summits
A global forum where creativity meets sustainable development strategies.
The highlight of the week is two high-level international summits addressing timely and in-depth topics:
- Design Summit 1 | The Impact of Sustainable Design on Shaping Environment and Lifestyles
Featuring renowned experts such as Mr. Ho Tan Duong, Mr. Niwa Hiroyuki, Dr. Arch. Jeanne Lee, Arch. Jaska Nikodijevic, Arch. Artur Hovhannisyan, Mr. Yun Wai Wing, Ms. Yina Song, Ms. Phan Hoang Anh, Arch. Ha Thanh, Arch. Thu Nguyen, Prof. Koji Sakai… under the moderation of Ms. Linda Pham. The summit will analyze how design can shape living spaces, enhance environmental quality, and promote sustainable lifestyles for future generations.
- Design Summit 2 | The Value of Design – Bridging Creativity with Business Success
Taking place in the afternoon, this forum will bring together Mrs. Danh Tran, Mr. David Grossman, Arch. Zara Margaryan, Arch. Thien Duong, Mr. Cao Thanh Dat, Arch. Takashi Niwa, Mr. Hisashi Imai, Arch. Joe Lin, Arch. Danilo Trevisan… moderated by Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Phuong Ly. It will explore new perspectives on how design can serve as a driver of sustainable business strategies and global competitive advantage.
3. VMARK Award Gala 2025
A night of celebrating creativity, connecting culture, art, and business.
As part of VMARK Vietnam Design Week 2025, the 6th VMARK Vietnam Design Award continues to affirm its prestige as Vietnam’s leading creative award. It honors outstanding projects, buildings, and products across interior design, architecture, real estate, industrial product design, branding, and innovation.
This year’s award, launched in December 2024, has attracted more than 500 project submissions from local and international brands, businesses, architects, and designers. All entries are being evaluated by a distinguished international jury, ensuring transparency and global standards.
The winners of the top categories will be announced and celebrated at the VMARK Award Gala 2025 on October 7, 2025, at JW Marriott Saigon Hotel. This highlight event unites the creative community and reinforces Vietnam’s position in the global design landscape.
