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Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.

Chiang Mai Design Week 2025: Uniting the Power of “Local Plus”, 6 – 14 December 2025

Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 – 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi – Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity. 

Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.

Theme Launch: “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability”

In its 11th year, CMDW expresses “Local Plus” by building on local roots through creativity and technology to drive sustainable growth and international connectivity. The 2025 edition convenes partners from more than 10 countries — China, Japan, Taiwan, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, France, Canada, and Russia. The concept also extends the “Equation of Creativity,” represented by + × ÷ − ∞, symbolizing: co-creating new opportunities; cross-disciplinary upskilling; lower-impact events; and boundless growth for Chiang Mai and cities across Northern Thailand. CMDW is not only a design festival — it’s a strategic city-branding tool repositioning Chiang Mai from a “tourist destination” to a city that is “Crafting Wellness from Local Essence, Inspiring Asia.” The city is now recognized globally for its strengths in creative wellness, creative tourism, creative craft, and music.  

Five Concepts: The Equation of Creativity at CMDW2025

(+) Add — Bringing together the power of creatives, organizations, and sectors to elevate Chiang Mai and Northern cities beyond tourism toward new opportunities in creative communities (e.g., craft, wellness).

(×) Multiply — Scaling works to international standards while “adding” ties with 10+ countries.

(÷) Divide/Share — Sharing knowledge and innovation on globally relevant issues (e.g., disaster resilience in a “new normal”).

(−) Subtract — Reducing environmental impact; the festival serves as a model for resource-efficient events.

(∞) Infinity — Reinforcing Chiang Mai’s position as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) and boosting confidence among both domestic and international investors.

Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.
Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.
Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.
Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.
Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.
Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.

16 Highlight Programs Powering “Local Plus” at CMDW2025

(1) (+) Add — Bringing together the collective power of creatives, organizations, and sectors

1) Make Scents, Make Sense — “Create Scent, Create Place, Create Future” by CEA Northern Regional Office, in collaboration with the Thai Perfumers and LOSIam (Laboratoire Olfactif du Siam), a Siamese fragrance extraction laboratory. An exhibition that reframes “fragrance” as Thai creative capital — expressing terroir and wisdom that can drive the wellness industry and the creative economy through nature-derived scents. At TCDC Chiang Mai, 10.00 – 22.00 hrs. Three focal “scents” are:

• Make Scents: The science and art of scent, past to present — tracing history, science, and the global perfume industry.

• Make Sense: Returning “scent” to local roots — earth, biodiversity, and Chiang Mai know-how — presented through regional botanicals (North, Northeast, South), creating new value for Thai farmers.

• Make Scents, Make Sense: Where art, science, and imagination converge — showing scent as cultural power to propel the future economy.  

2) The Homecoming Club by ThairathPlus — “A place that invites you back home”

Exhibition + events exploring the Northern creative ecosystem through business programs in Arts, Music, Product, and Chef, plus interactive zones to inspire and unlock opportunities in Chiang Mai and the North. At Sri Lanna Thai Cultural Promotion Association, 10.00 – 22.00 hrs.

3) CMDW × Mango Art Festival — International Art Showcase

Theme: “TREASURE DISCOVERED 2025.” New contexts and perspectives from Thai and international artists in a brand-new creative space set among ancient rice barns and tens of thousands of heritage furniture pieces at De Siam Antiques Chiangmai. 5 – 10 December 2025, 12.00 – 20.00 hrs.   

4) Chiang Mai HO Zix (เชียงใหม่โฮะ) — The biggest lineup of Chiang Mai original artists this year

40+ local artists spanning Luk Thung (Thai Country Music), Northern Thai folk songs, Pop, Alt Rock, Dream Pop, Rock & Roll, Blues, Fusion Jazz, and Instrumental — reflecting authentic life and mood of Chiang Mai. Venue: Uniserv CMU Carbon Parking Lot, 8 – 11 December 2025, 16.30 – 23.00 hrs.  

5) Exhibition from The Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles

Showcasing all eight styles of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s Thai Royal Dresses — honoring her extraordinary vision and the elegance of Thai fashion. Venue: Klang Wiang Art Gallery (official English name TBC), 10.00 – 22.00 hrs.  

(2) (×) Multiply — Scaling to international standards & forging global collaboration

6) LABBfest. 2025 — “Music & Creative Live Performance Festival”

An intimate music festival featuring artists from Northern Thailand and abroad (Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, France, Canada). Venue: Club Caring CNX, 6 – 7 December 2025, 17.00 – 23.00 hrs.   

7) International Design Showcase — “Plus-powered international craft showcase”

A platform for international designers to exchange inspiration and skills, connecting Chiang Mai and the North to global creative opportunities. Exhibitions from China, Taiwan, Japan, Laos, France, and Russia. Venues: Klang Wiang Art Gallery,10.00 – 22.00 hrs.  

8) CRAFTed of Taste: The Art of Eating — “Bridging Thai-French culture through craft”

French and Chiang Mai ceramicists co-create contemporary works inspired by Northern food culture, complemented by sales, workshops, and an exclusive “On y mange!” dinner. Venue: Chiang Mai City History Center (official English name TBC),
10.00 – 22.00 hrs. 

9) Yumeie Dream House Project — “Igniting the next generation”

By CEA Chiang Mai and Design and Creative Center Kobe (KIITO), Japan. A youth collaboration exhibition where young people design homes for the “new normal” with disaster-response in mind, guided by the Head-Hand-Heart process (mindset, skills, attitudes). Venue: Chiang Mai City History Center (official English name TBC), 10.00 – 22.00 hrs.  

(3) (÷) Divide/Share — Sharing knowledge and innovation

10) Kids’ Creative Power — “Kit-Play-Create”

A joyful family-friendly zone with exhibitions, talks, and performances by Part Time Theater and community theater groups Makham Pom and Ta Lent Show Theatre, designed to spark creativity and holistic skills for children of all ages.  

11) RILA – Regenerative Material Collective of Asia

A forward-looking event on “grown materials,” building a Living Lab for all audiences to touch, test, and explore the future of materials. Venue: Mr. Leaf, San Kamphaeng,
8.00 – 17.00 hrs.  

12) Chiang Mai Digital Creative Festival

A knowledge-exchange and networking platform unlocking opportunities for Thailand’s digital art and content industries and positioning Chiang Mai as a regional and international hub. Dates: 11 – 12 & 13 – 14 December 2025 at the College of Arts, Media and Technology, Chiang Mai University.  

Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.
Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.
Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.
Celebrate the year-end creative festival at “Chiang Mai Design Week 2025” (CMDW2025), now in its 11th edition, organized by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) – Northern Regional Office. This milestone year amplifies local potential by bringing together designers, artists, entrepreneurs, and communities across the region — while connecting international creative energy — under the theme “Local Plus: Creativity, Technology, Sustainability,” from 6 - 14 December 2025 across Klang Wiang, Chang Moi - Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. Expect must-see programs that “Add” ideas, “Multiply” opportunities, “Divide/Share” knowledge, “Subtract” constraints, and go “Infinite” across generations — uniting the power of “Local Plus,” because Chiang Mai Design Week is a stage for global creativity.

(4) (−) Subtract — Lowering environmental impact & integrating Northern City Branding

13) POP Market — Creative Craft Market

A curated market of craft and design by emerging makers — fashion, home décor, and everyday objects — reflecting sustainability values, plus workshops and contemporary art performances. Venue: Lanna Folklife Museum (official name TBC),
10.00 – 22.00 hrs. 

14) Pavilion: “City-Makers” from 4 Northern Provinces

An exhibition exploring “assets” and “identities” of Phrae, Nan, Sukhothai, and Phichit, linking neighborhood-to-neighborhood, city-to-city, and people-to-inspiration. Venue: Klang Wiang Hall (official English name TBC), 10.00 – 22.00 hrs.  

(5) (∞) Infinity — Boundless growth

15) Design Excellence Award: DEmark

An exhibition by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, featuring outstanding Thai products and services in identity and value-creation — elevating Thai design to the global stage. Venue: Klang Wiang Art Gallery,10.00 – 22.00 hrs.  

16) Paper Exhibition “Days in Rainy Summer”

An experiential paper-art exhibition under Creative Cities Collaboration: From Local Wisdom to Global Products, using the Lanna natural environment and wisdom to express the art of wind — the unseen narrator perceived through sound, light, and motion — reflecting transformation and human-nature connection. Venue: TCDC Chiang Mai, 10.00 – 22.00 hrs.  

Chiang Mai Design Week 2025 is more than a festival — it is a platform that proves the city’s creative capacity, reinforcing Chiang Mai identity as a city that is “Crafting Wellness from Local Essence, Inspiring Asia.” It showcases the collective creative power that will sustainably drive Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand on the international stage. Join us 6 – 14 December 2025 in the Klang Wiang, Chang Moi – Tha Phae, and Sanpakoi in Chiang Mai. 

Photos Courtesy of Chiang Mai Design Week 2025

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