Part of Atlanta Design Festival 2017, the Design Economy Expo is open to the trade, design professionals, specifiers, decision makers, and the media —preoccupied with design, modernity, sustainability, social responsibility and contemporary culture.

A curated event now in its ninth year, Design Economy Expo re-imagines new possibilities for a city and its economy by showcasing newsworthy leading and emerging international brands, products and designers. Activities includes a wide range of exciting products on display new to the Atlanta architecture and design (A&D) marketplace, installations, continuing education classes for design professionals, and talks from industry influencers for knowledge-seeking professionals and consumers.

Recognized and new international brands exhibiting at the Design Economy Expo and Atlanta Design Festival includes —ACdO, Atmosphere & Bois, BAUX, Bulbul Watch Company, BuzziSpace, Dornbracht, Design Within Reach, Roche Bobois, Room&Board, Studio Onno Adriaanse, Transport for London, and Vibia —just to name a few.

Entry is free to attend during any of the Expo hours:

Thursday, June 8 - 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Expo is open to the trade and public.

Friday, June 9 - 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm - The evening’s highlights include the “The Art of Water” collaboration between Dornbracht and Atlanta Celebrates Photography, the 10UP Competition exhibit and winner announcement, a panel discussion on "The Evolution of American Design" moderated by Atlanta Magazine HOME's Betsy Riley, complimentary signature drinks from our beverage partner Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and additional libations and bites available for purchase from Chrome Yellow. Acoustics provided by BuzziSpace.

Saturday, June 10 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Start your MA! Architecture Tour day at the Design Economy Expo with an inspiring breakfast talk from select MA! Architecture Tour architects and designers. Coffee and breakfast bites available from Chrome Yellow.

Acoustics provided by BuzziSpace.

Sunday, June 11 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Start your MA! Architecture Tour day at the Design Economy Expo with an inspiring breakfast talk from select MA! Architecture Tour architects and designers. Coffee and breakfast bites available from Chrome Yellow.

Acoustics provided by BuzziSpace.