Design Nation Berlin 2025: Join Europe’s New Design Movement

Where creativity, sustainability, and innovation unite — and the next chapter of European design begins.

A New Design Movement Comes to Berlin

The design world is buzzing — and all eyes are on Berlin. On October 22–23, 2025, the city’s historic Station-Berlin will transform into a creative powerhouse as it hosts the first German edition of Design Nation, a brand-new B2B event that’s redefining how the industry connects, collaborates, and innovates.

Organized by the Xpo Group, the visionary team behind the globally successful ARCHITECT@WORK series, Design Nation Berlin promises to be more than a trade show. It’s a movement — uniting design brands, architects, interior designers, and buyers around a single goal: to shape a more sustainable and human-centered future for interiors.

And for forward-thinking manufacturers like ASKT Furniture, that mission feels personal.

Why Design Nation Berlin Matters

As design professionals across Europe navigate new sustainability standards, tighter environmental policies, and rapidly shifting consumer expectations, there’s an urgent need for collaboration. Design Nation Berlin steps in as the platform to meet this moment — a curated B2B meeting point focused on quality, not quantity.

Exhibitors include top-tier brands such as TECTA, KUSCH+CO, Lintex, Cosentino, Very Simple Kitchen, Nanimarquina, Wästberg, +Kouple, Pedrali, and Bulthaup — each a leader in responsible design. Together, they’ll showcase not only products but philosophies: transparency, material innovation, and long-term sustainability.

For ASKT Furniture, a growing name in European dining furniture, these same principles have been the foundation of its success. From zero-plastic packaging to eco-certified fabrics, ASKT’s story perfectly complements the vision behind Design Nation.

Inside Design Nation: What You Need to Know

Below is a quick overview of the key details for Design Nation Berlin 2025 — the essential facts every design professional should know before joining the movement.

Category	Details
Event Name	Design Nation Berlin 2025
Dates	October 22–23, 2025
Venue	Station-Berlin (Luckenwalder Str. 4–6, Berlin)
Organizer	Xpo Group (also behind ARCHITECT@WORK)
Focus Areas	Workspace • Hospitality • Healthcare • Interior Architecture
Key Exhibitors	TECTA, KUSCH+CO, Lintex, Cosentino, Very Simple Kitchen, Nanimarquina, Wästberg, +Kouple, Pedrali, Bulthaup
Event Features	Trend Stage Talks • Material Library by Matterialista • Networking Zone • Curated Exhibitor Showcase
Audience	Architects, Designers, Furniture Buyers, Project Managers, Hospitality Developers
Theme	Collaboration, Sustainability, and Circular Design
Website	https://berlin.design-nation.eu/

This table highlights the professional, focused nature of Design Nation Berlin — an event not about volume, but about vision.

Unlike conventional fairs, it’s curated for genuine exchange: a setting where designers and brands meet to build lasting collaborations.

Berlin: The Heartbeat of Modern Design

Berlin has long been Europe’s creative crossroads — a city where art, architecture, and design coexist in constant reinvention. From Bauhaus heritage to today’s sustainable design movement, Berlin’s DNA aligns perfectly with Design Nation’s vision.

This is also why ASKT Furniture, known for its fusion of technology, craftsmanship, and sustainability, finds natural synergy here. The company’s four R&D centers — in Bazhou, Anji, Huizhou, and Zhangzhou — operate like mini design labs, developing contemporary dining chairs and tables tailored to European lifestyles.

Every ASKT product undergoes twelve mechanical safety and durability tests and is certified under ISO 9001, ensuring long-lasting comfort, safety, and performance.

In a city that celebrates precision and creativity, ASKT’s commitment to engineering beauty feels right at home.

Sustainability Takes Center Stage

If there’s one theme uniting all of Design Nation Berlin, it’s sustainability. Europe’s designers, manufacturers, and buyers are under increasing pressure to meet environmental regulations and consumer expectations — but for many, this is also a chance to innovate.

ASKT Furniture’s Zero-Plastic Packaging Program is a perfect example of turning sustainability into strategy. Responding to Europe’s plastic-tax policy, ASKT replaced conventional packaging with honeycomb paper, paper tape, and recyclable materials — saving partners up to 15% on annual packaging costs and boosting logistics efficiency by 30%.

By doing so, ASKT helps its European buyers avoid customs complications and strengthen their own green marketing claims.

This year’s event will also feature a “Material Library by Matterialista,” a curated pop-up showcasing circular, renewable, and non-toxic materials for architecture and interiors. For visitors, it’s a hands-on exploration of how innovation can lead to healthier, more sustainable spaces.

Material Excellence: Fabric as Design DNA

In furniture, materials define both form and function. ASKT knows this better than anyone. Through years of R&D, the company has elevated fabrics from a mere surface element to a central component of product quality and comfort.

Each ASKT fabric undergoes:

• Abrasion and color-fastness testing

• Breathability assessments

• OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification

The result is a range that’s waterproof, stain-resistant, breathable, pet-friendly, and baby-safe — perfectly in line with European standards. One signature line is woven from recycled plastic bottles, merging eco-consciousness with everyday practicality.

For the architects and designers attending Design Nation, such details matter — because sustainability now starts not with slogans, but with materials you can trust.

Technology Empowering Craftsmanship

Innovation at Design Nation extends beyond design aesthetics — it’s also about smarter production. ASKT’s factories are equipped with cutting-edge manufacturing systems, from automatic fabric cutters to robotic welding arms.

This combination of automation and human craftsmanship achieves two goals:

1. Efficiency and precision in production.

2. Consistency and safety for workers, backed by BSCI human rights certification and comprehensive training programs.

It’s this commitment to continuous improvement that makes ASKT a model for modern manufacturing — one that integrates responsibility, speed, and design fidelity.

KINEXA™: Redefining Modularity

Perhaps the most exciting innovation aligning ASKT with Design Nation’s spirit is KINEXA™, its proprietary Quick-Connect Chair System.

KINEXA™ lets buyers mix and match chair models, fabrics, and bases using a smart modular connector — creating over 30 unique combinations. It’s flexibility made simple.

For furniture buyers, wholesalers, and e-commerce partners, KINEXA™ offers:

• Shorter production lead times

• Shared pricing structures across designs

• Reduced inventory risks

• Seamless customization options for clients

This kind of systemization is the future of B2B furniture design — sustainable, scalable, and customer-centric. It embodies the same ethos that Design Nation Berlin celebrates: creativity through intelligent design systems.

Leadership Through Collaboration

One of the most powerful aspects of Design Nation Berlin is its philosophy: collaboration over competition. Instead of overwhelming visitors with endless options, the event fosters genuine dialogue — brand to buyer, designer to manufacturer, concept to execution.

ASKT’s leadership approach mirrors this vision. When Sunbin Qi, ASKT’s CEO, appeared on the cover of Möbelmarkt magazine in February 2025, he emphasized that the company’s success rests on listening to customers and evolving with their needs.

“We always serve our customers first,” said Sunbin. “We design new products around their feedback, choose better fabrics, stronger metals, and greener materials. That’s our promise.”

It’s a statement that could easily stand as Design Nation’s own manifesto.

A Shared Vision: The Future of Conscious Design

The design landscape is changing. The next generation of professionals demands products that are beautiful, responsible, and adaptable.

Events like Design Nation Berlin and companies like ASKT Furniture are shaping that transformation — together.

Both stand for:

• Transparency in sourcing and production

• Circular thinking in materials

• Technological innovation without losing the human touch

• Collaboration that bridges markets and cultures

In this shared vision, design is not just an industry — it’s a commitment to better living.

Conclusion: Join the Nation

The countdown is on. In just a few months, Berlin will become the beating heart of Europe’s design scene — and Design Nation will mark the beginning of a new era.

This is not just a trade fair. It’s a movement — one that celebrates the power of ideas, the beauty of craftsmanship, and the responsibility of sustainability.

And for brands like ASKT Furniture, it’s a stage to showcase how modern manufacturing can be both innovative and ethical — from modular systems like KINEXA™ to eco-friendly packaging and OEKO-TEX® fabrics.

So as the industry prepares to gather in Berlin, one message rings clear:Design Nation Berlin isn’t just an event. It’s an invitation — to join a global movement redefining the future of design.

About ASKT Furniture

Founded in 2015, ASKT Furniture designs and produces contemporary dining furniture for the European market. With ISO-certified production, OEKO-TEX® fabrics, zero-plastic packaging, and BSCI-certified ethical standards, ASKT combines design, durability, and responsibility. Discover more at ASKT’s official platforms.