Our Favorites’ Favorites – TOP 4 BDW Venues According to Hype&Hyper

During Budapest Design Week, everyone discovers the city and the diversity of the Hungarian design scene through a new lens. The Hype&Hyper team is no exception: their selection of Budapest Design Week venues focuses on highlighting the region while also showcasing events that bridge tradition and the future, the local and the international.

As they put it:

“Hype&Hyper’s main focus is to present the region through design as well, which is why we consider the Budapest Design Week series especially important. We share the same values, strengthening and supporting our mission through this collaboration.”

With this mindset, they’ve curated a relaxed yet regionally relevant route to explore the programs.

HORA Design – Pop-up

“The HORA Design pop-up showcases the ceramics of Debóra Horák, where contemporary design meets natural motifs. The Hungarian designer’s unique, handcrafted pieces are well worth a visit – objects that belong in every home.”

Art and Fashion Collaborations – Lecture, Kecskemét

“In her lecture, art historian Blanka Bán presents fascinating examples of how the worlds of art and fashion intertwine – a captivating experience for anyone interested in the meeting of these two significant fields.”

Beyond Ourselves – Personal Object, Shared Cause – Creative Afternoon with Multifelt

“We believe that creativity and charity make a perfect match. In the Multifelt workshop, participants can create wool felt objects for a charitable cause while gaining new experiences and skills.”

Subjective Guided Tour with Ceramic Artist Edit Kondor

“Edit Kondor, a defining figure in Hungarian ceramic art, brings the meeting of tradition and innovation to life through her elegant porcelain works. Her professional guided tour offers a unique perspective on the values of Hungarian design.”

Hype&Hyper’s recommendations highlight events that are both locally rooted and regionally relevant: each program speaks the universal language of community, craftsmanship, and boundless creativity. If this approach resonates with you, it’s worth exploring the Budapest Design Week events through their lens!