DESIGNTIDE TOKYO is a design event that explores and shares new waves in design through both an exhibition and a market, with a focus on product design.
Drawing on the idea of design as a shifting tide, the event highlights new currents in contemporary creative practice.

The event was originally launched as DESIGNTIDE in 2005, carrying forward the spirit of influential Tokyo-based design movements like HAPPENING and TOKYO DESIGNERS BLOCK from the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2008, it was renamed DESIGNTIDE TOKYO and held annually at Tokyo Midtown until 2012.

Now, after 12 years of silence, DESIGNTIDE TOKYO made its return in 2024—revived to ignite fresh creative energy in Tokyo and set the stage for new directions in design.

The event showcases cutting-edge, experimental works by invited designers from around the world, alongside as well as creators selected through an open call. These works go beyond commercial boundaries, expressing bold ideas and visions for the future.

The main venue itself is designed in collaboration with emerging architects and designers, transforming the space into a creative installation in its own right. Together, the works and the space create immersive experiences that offer visitors new ways of seeing and thinking.

Starting in 2025, DESIGNTIDE TOKYO will expand its activities beyond the exhibition period to further support and promote contemporary Japanese design. Initiatives will include online sales of exhibited works, spin-off projects in collaboration with partner companies, and ongoing engagement with participating designers.
By staying connected with creators, nurturing a vibrant community, and helping to open doors to new opportunities both in Japan and abroad, DESIGNTIDE TOKYO aims to grow as a platform that bridges Japanese contemporary design with the global design landscape.