Auckland Design Week is a dynamic, futurefocused annual event that celebrates and amplifies the vibrant creative culture of Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa.

Bringing together the country's leading designers, thinkers, showrooms, brands, and retailers, ADW offers a collaborative platform to explore how design informs the way we live, work, and connect.

ADW 2025 marked a significant step in the event’s evolution—experiencing strong domestic attendance growth, deeper public engagement, and increasing international interest. The introduction of the flagship Design Conference, featuring world-renowned speaker Karim Rashid, alongside an expanded program of installations, exhibitions, and workshops, has cemented ADW as a cornerstone event for New Zealand’s design community.

This momentum is paving the way for future ambitions: positioning Auckland as a key destination in the global design calendar, supporting Aotearoa’s creative export market, and exploring opportunities to grow ADW’s presence across other cities and regions. In time, we aim to represent New Zealand’s unique design identity on the global stage, further connecting our local talent with international networks.

We're excited for ADW's growth in 2026 and beyond, and look forward to welcoming you to the ADW family. Opportunities for involvement are detailed on the following pages.