México Territorio Creativo presents the program for the thirteenth edition of Design Week México under the motto: design is everything. It will take place from October 6 to 31 of this year, featuring traditional programming alongside the digital initiatives adopted in the previous edition. Additionally, all events will adhere to international and national guidelines, particularly the Mexico City government's health and safety measures, to protect the health of participants, attendees, and everyone who makes the 2021 lineup possible.
This edition once again welcomes the United States and the State of Oaxaca as guests of honor, continuing programming and initiatives launched in 2020 through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico grant program. This program awarded eight grants to young designers in the Inédito and Visión y Tradición 2020 categories to support the creation of new works.
Since our first edition in 2009, our calling has been to support our country's creative community by highlighting the transformative potential of their work. Faced with the challenge that the health crisis has imposed on our lives, we have revisited our mission with a deep commitment to remaining responsive to new challenges of the future in order to maintain an inclusive and diverse platform. México Territorio Creativo and Design Week Mexico remain committed to the mission of inspiring architects, designers, and all the enthusiasts who have accompanied us over the years from Mexico and throughout the world.
- Director of México Territorio Creativo, Emilio Cabrero
The main exhibitions (Visión y Tradición, Inédito, and Design House) will offer virtual tours as an alternative in our current context. Read on to discover the full lineup.
2021 Program
Inédito
October 14, 2021 - February 6, 2022
Espacio CDMX, Arquitectura y Diseño
Now in its seventh edition, Inédito is an open call for utilitarian design projects that have never been previously published, distributed, or commercialized. Categories include innovation, functionality, concept (critical design), user experience, materials and processes, aesthetics (art-object or collectible piece), artisanal social impact, environmental impact, and circular design. The platform features three participation categories: limited edition, professional, and university student. → Learn more here
Design House
October 6 - 31, 2021
Avenida de las Palmas 990, Lomas de Chapultepec, C.P. 11000, Miguel Hidalgo
This project features a collaborative intervention of a residential home, restored and remodeled by professionals in architecture, interior design, product design, and landscaping. The Design House spaces are divided to showcase a variety of styles and trends, fostering a creative dialogue in each area. Over 13 years across various locations in Mexico City, the event has featured the work of more than 200 of the country's most prominent firms. → Learn more here.
Visión y Tradición
October 20 – November 20, 2021
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Visión y Tradición is a residency program that promotes collaborative work between artisans and designers in a spirit of mutual learning and exchange. Since 2015, the residency has brought to life pieces that synthesize the best of artisanal knowledge and tradition with the innovation and vision of contemporary design. Past editions have featured participants from the states of Chiapas, Jalisco, Puebla, Estado de México, Ciudad de México, Guerrero, Yucatán, and Oaxaca. This initiative reflects the relevance and contribution of design to solving current local and global challenges in the economy, culture, and social fabric, as well as the significance of the residency as a platform for intercultural development for all participants. → Meet the participants here
Diseño Contenido
October 16 and 17, 2021
Parque Lincoln
Diseño Contenido is a temporary public space installation that invites visitors to experience one of the city's most iconic parks through design. Along Julio Verne Street in Lincoln Park—a highly trafficked public recreation and commercial area in the Polanco neighborhood—20 shipping containers serve as temporary showrooms. This curated exhibition showcasing contemporary Mexican designers creates a bustling urban fair. Through this platform, brands step outside their usual spaces to create new environments, experiment with new ways of presenting their vision and products, and reach wider audiences. Bringing creative communities together is one of the main goals of this project; hence, for one weekend, Diseño Contenido takes over the public space, bringing design to the streets to spark dialogue between designers and the public. → Meet the participants here
Pabellón
October 7 – December 31, 2021
Museo Nacional de Arte
Since 2013, DWM has continuously invited prominent national and international architects to create pavilions that raise critical and aesthetic questions about our contemporary world. Today, the Design Week Pavilion has become a premier platform for experimental projects by major international firms. This year's pavilion will be designed by C Cúbica Arquitectos. Previous editions have featured firms such as Tatiana Bilbao, Alejandro Castro, Fernanda Canales, Palomba Serafini, Müller+Hirsche, Materia, Gerardo Broissin, and Lucila Aguilar. → Learn more here
Torre del Reloj
October 14 - 31, 2021
Galería Torre del Reloj, Parque Lincoln
Every year during DWM, the Galería de la Torre del Reloj hosts a series of art, design, or architecture exhibitions linked to creative production. In this edition, visitors can explore an exhibition by Ensamble Artesano, a collaborative platform made up of 36 allied organizations and projects united by design, creative production, and fair, local, and responsible trade. We believe design is a bridge that can strengthen communities, find solutions, and connect innovation with social entrepreneurship. → Learn more here
Design Market
As a space dedicated to Mexican design, México Territorio Creativo / Design Week Mexico launch Design Market, a curated online marketplace featuring the best of contemporary Mexican design in home accessories, furniture, lighting, and kitchenware. → Meet the brands here
For more information, visit Design Week México.
This article was written by Mónica Arellano. The translation is powered by AI.
