+++ MCBW 2018 more successful than ever
+++ DESIGN SCHAU! and CREATE BUSINESS! offered over 250 events and welcomed over 70,000 visitors
+++ New focus of MCBW 2018 enchanted public and experts alike
+++ Inauguration of award ceremony for five innovative start-ups of the design industry
+++ Save the Date MCBW 2019: March 9 to 17

This year, bayern design, organiser of MCBW 2018, presented an even more exciting event offering its newly developed areas CREATE BUSINESS! and DESIGN SCHAU! to the audiences of professional designer, company representatives and design aficionados. With more than 250 events offered by 216 partners, its over 70,000 visitors were introduced to this year’s theme “Design transforms” – an illustration of how design promotes change, movement, freedom and networks. DESIGN SCHAU! made the idea of design visible throughout the entire city and helped transform Munich into an international hub of design.

bayern design initiates cross-disciplinary fashion project

 +++ Deutsche Meisterschule für Mode | Designschule München to start the Expedition/Confession fashion design project in cooperation with Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co.KG
+++ Select models will be on display at MVG-Kundencenter at Marienplatz from February 19 to March 2, 2018
+++ Presentation during Open House Day at Deutsche Meisterschule für Mode | Designschule München

Munich, Germany, February 28, 2018 | Organized by bayern design, MCBW is the largest design week for customers and contractors. Establishing creative links between entrepreneurs and designers is a priority of MCBW. A good example is the affiliation of Deutsche Meisterschule für Mode | Designschule München, the City of Munich’s center for fashion and design competence, and Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co.KG, an international manufacturer of decorative and functional coatings. At the initiative of bayern design, the cooperation has brought about Expedition/Confession, a spectacular fashion collection that will be presented for the first time at Marienplatz in Munich in the run-up to MCBW.

+++ Unique projects to be presented in Miesbach district
+++ MCBWmeetsMB – symposium and guided tour of Büttenfabrik Gmund
+++ Burn4Design – the MCBW Meteorite in flames

Munich, Germany, February 28, 2018 | During MCBW, the largest design event in Germany, the Partner Region of Miesbach will offer customers a set of unique experiences and insight into the region’s creative sector. From design and art to architecture, software, gaming and film, Miesbach district has a blossoming creative scene.

+++ Munich, design hub for design experts
+++ CREATE BUSINESS! – tailor-made events for knowledge transfer for experts
+++ Introduction of sustainable trends and new products as part of conferences, symposia and workshops

Munich, February 20, 2018 | In addition to the public events presented as part of DESIGN SCHAU!, Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW) 2018 will be the meeting point for creative experts. Following the theme “Design transforms“, the sector CREATE BUSINESS! will offer a broad range of workshops, conferences and networking events to exchange ideas, learn or simply network.

+++ Munich, a global design hub

+++ DESIGN SCHAU! – MCBW’s new shop window for design aficionados

+++ Over 150 events at 120 locations in and around Munich

Munich, February 20, 2018 | During the nine days of the 7th edition of Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW), the programme will offer exciting events tailor-made for design aficionados. As one of the world’s leading cities of design, Munich will be host to a range of exciting exhibitions, vernissages, events and other activities. Following the theme “Design transforms”, visitors are invited to discover design and give designing a try to better understand the field of design.

+++ The platform for creative start-ups specialising in design plus 19 events on design, innovation and the founding of companies

+++ March 6: CREATIVE DEMO NIGHT – Showcase your business! at Muffathalle including award ceremony for the three most innovative start-ups

Munich, February 20, 2018 | MCBW START UP is an event for founders held during Germany’s biggest design week in Munich. 40 start-ups, presented at CREATIVE DEMO NIGHT, and 19 associated events illustrate the importance of this platform for both founders and designers. Organised by bayern design, organiser of MCBW, the various events promote an exchange of ideas of design-based start-ups, young and experienced designers and business experts, in addition to which it aims at giving new ideas a successful and professional start.

+++ Design Spirit – workplaces and products of tomorrow
+++ 20 innovative young labels to present their future projects
+++ Perfect combination of design, technology and craftsmanship

Munich, February 20, 2018 | Following two successful, collaborative years, bayern design, organiser of Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW), and Internationale Handwerksmesse (IHM) will expand their cooperation in 2018 and present “Design Spirit”. The exhibition will showcase innovative projects for the lives and workplaces of tomorrow. On over 800 sq m, visitors can gain insights into cutting-edge developments and future manufacturing technologies of various creative professions, design industries, crafts, manufacturing processes and the organisation of workspaces.    

+++ DESIGN SCHAU! TRANSFORMATIONS. The exhibition at MCBW FORUM
+++ Innovative exhibits and performances following this year’s leitmotif “Design transforms!”
+++ Creative breakfast, talks, workshops, lectures and much more

Munich, January 25, 2018 | From March 3 to 11, 2018, MCBW FORUM at Deutsches Museum will once again be transformed into the central meeting point of the 7^th edition of Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW). Its exhibition offers exclusive insights into the world of design and promotes an exchange between design aficionados, professional designers and corporate representatives. Visitors will discover to what extent design has become an integral part of our everyday experience and how design triggers transformation processes that influence people, technology and markets alike. For further information regarding the wide range of events held across town, please visit the information desk at MCBW FORUM.  

+++ Discover our programme online now
+++ MCBW CREATE BUSINESS! for expert audiences
+++ MCBW DESIGN SCHAU! for design aficionados

Munich, December 13, 2017 | From March 3 to 11, 2018, the seventh edition of Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW) will offer expert audiences a trove of expert advice while design aficionados will be delighted by inspiring design. Following the theme “Design transforms”, this year’s edition offers a programme more comprehensive than ever and a broad range of topics to explore.

New! MCBW makes the difference:
CREATE BUSINESS! and DESIGN SCHAU!

+++ Targeted approach of expert audience and laymen interested in design
+++ Additional opportunities for both partners and visitors

Munich, June 26, 2017 | From March 3 to 11, 2018, the 7th edition of Munich Creative Business Week (MCBW) will underscore its position as Germany’s largest design event using upgraded, tailor-made marketing strategies to address the public at large with its show DESIGN SCHAU! as well as expert audiences with its slogan CREATE BUSINESS!.