As the world spins faster—shifting economies, disrupted societies, and an unpredictable environment—how do we face it all, if not through collaboration?

Chiang Mai Design Week is where creative minds come together. We believe that new doors swing wide open when local communities team up with networks, both near and far. Together, we can navigate change and drive our communities and cities toward meaningful, creative growth.

Entering a new decade of Thailand’s first design festival, Chiang Mai Design Week returns with the concept LOCAL PLUS—aiming to elevate Chiang Mai and the northern region as a positive-thinking space for fresh ideas, innovation, people, joy, and seeds of creativity. Here, design is more than just beauty and function—it’s a real, tangible force that drives both the economy and society forward.

LOCAL PLUS isn’t just about positive thinking—it’s a symbol of limitless potential, expressed through mathematical signs that point toward infinite outcomes:

• Multiply (×): Amplifying creative energy exponentially. This year, Chiang Mai expands its showcases across a network of creative cities in the North, connecting local talents with international platforms.

• Divide (÷): Sharing innovation and knowledge. The festival serves as a space for open exchange, turning grassroots collaboration into a mechanism for national economic and social uplift.

• Minus (−): Removing barriers through cooperation. By cutting redundancy, reducing waste, and minimizing environmental impact, we create room for progress that’s smarter and more sustainable.

Join us in exploring the positive energy of the North, leading to ENDLESS (∞) positive impacts, at the 11th Chiang Mai Design Week 2025, from December 6–14, 2025, in Chiang Mai.

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