Recap: Design Month Graz 2025

From May 9th to June 1st, the city of Graz once again positioned itself at the center of global design conversations with the return of Design Month Graz 2025. Under this year’s guiding theme, The New Real, the festival tackled one of the most pressing questions of our time: How is design evolving in an age where artificial intelligence and digital technologies are fundamentally reshaping how we live, work, and create?

Over the course of three weeks, The New Real invited visitors to explore what it means to be human in a world where machines now participate in—if not lead—creative processes. As technology continues to accelerate, the festival examined the shifting role of designers and the ethical, social, and cultural implications of immersive digital environments, algorithmic creativity, and AI-driven systems.

The program featured a rich mix of exhibitions, installations, talks, and workshops, offering insight into how designers are responding to these changes across industries and disciplines. From speculative futures to tangible innovations, the events were not only thought-provoking but also deeply relevant to the challenges and opportunities design faces today. What truly stood out, however, was the atmosphere. The entire city of Graz buzzed with creative energy, curiosity, and international exchange. Discussions spilled out of venues and into cafés, studios, and public spaces. Whether attending a high-level panel or a hands-on workshop, participants were united by a shared sense of urgency and possibility.

We left Graz feeling not only intellectually stimulated but also genuinely inspired. The conversations sparked during Design Month will stay with us—reminding us that design is not just about aesthetics or function, but about shaping the world we want to live in.

Design Month Graz 2025 made it clear: the future of design is bold, critical, and collaborative. And we’re already looking forward to the next edition.

© Slanted Publishers, Eike König

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