We’ve been waiting for it impatiently and time has passed so fast, that the event started yesterday! D’Days, the Festival of Design in Paris, the annual and totally free meeting of amateurs and professionals of the sector takes place in the city until May 14, 2017. And this year, the theme is particularly attractive: GAME. On the program: concerts, exhibitions, workshops, meetings and creativity of course! And we tell you a little more about the event…
From May 3rd to 14th, Museum of Decorative Arts hosts the exhibition Signature Design author, creators of beautiful and the useful. For the occasion, the nave of the building becomes a gigantic playground for contemporary design. Every day except Monday, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Thursdays until 9:00 pm.
From May 3rd to 8th, it is in the famous Grand Palais that Design and crafts at the revelations biennale takes place. When artisans join forces with designers to imagine and seduce our everyday life.
From May 10th to 14th, it is the Galerie Joseph which proposes to discover The actors of change from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Several spaces are available around the theme of the D’Days, so that everyone can take part in the evolution of our world. Kids will especially appreciate the workshops “play with food” or “play with improbable machines”. Everyone can then enter the world of design and make their imagination free.
From May 11th to 13th, go to Pantin, along the Canal de l’Ourcq for the Aides big design sale and the world of design. The former Magasins Généraux welcome the event and combine shopping and charity. Indeed, objects offered for sale at very competitive prices will help to support the association against AIDS.
On May 13th, the Sound Design Party will take place at La Gaité Lyrique in the 3rd arrondissement. From 2:00 pm to 11:10 pm, the sound design will be in the spotlight. If the words “Sound design” appeal to you, do not hesitate to confront your curiosity with workshops, installations and sensory experiences offered on spot.
Discoveries, sensations, art, creativity, innovations, inspiration, D’Days are like an enchanted and enchanting whirlwind that fascinates and models everything on its way. From now on, Hotel des Marronniers will let you make your own opinion and wishes you an excellent Festival of Design!
Website of the event.