Designblok 2025: Prague Design Festival Explores Courage and Risk-Taking in Creative Fields
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Summary
Designblok, Prague's annual design festival, held its 27th edition in October 2025 with the theme 'Courage,' focusing on risk-taking in design, architecture, and art. The festival showcased innovative projects that blend cutting-edge technology with traditional crafts, featuring exhibitions, installations, and discussions that explored new approaches to design. The event highlighted emerging talents and established designers who push creative boundaries, emphasizing the importance of bold experimentation in contemporary design practice.
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The festival, which took place from 7 to 12 October 2025, explored the theme of Courage.
It addressed new approaches to design and highlighted projects that combine the latest technology with traditional crafts and skills.
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