Apply to Malmö Design Days 2027
Applications to participate in Malmö Design Days 2027 are open from 2 November to 21 December 2026.
You can apply with as many program activities as you wish. Each activity requires a separate application submitted through the online application form. Please note that applications submitted by email will not be considered.
All applications are reviewed by a selection committee. Applicants will be notified of the outcome no later than 15 January 2027.
Who can participate?
Malmö Design Days welcomes professionals working in design, architecture and crafts. Participants may represent a wide range of disciplines – from product and industrial design, furniture design, fashion and textiles, crafts, architecture and urban planning to graphic design, service design, UX/UI design, digital design, social design and experience design.
Applications are open to both Swedish and international participants:
- Individual designers and creatives
- Design studios, practices and collectives
- Producers, brands and design-focused companies
- Universities, higher education institutions, cultural institutions, professional organisations and associations
Selection criteria
All applications are reviewed by a selection committee based on the following criteria:
- Relevance – Content related to design.
- Quality and execution – A professional standard, a well-developed concept and readiness for public presentation.
- Concept and originality – A clear and distinctive idea and/or an experimental approach to concept, design or execution.
- Innovation and development – New perspectives, methods or solutions and/or further development of existing ideas.
- Sustainability and conscious design – A considered approach to relevant sustainability issues and care in the choice of materials, processes and/or execution.
- Program content – Contribution to the breadth, diversity and relevance of the overall program.
Program formats
You can apply with activities in the following categories:
- Exhibition
- Seminar
- Workshop
- Window display
- Outdoor installation
- Performance
- Fashion show
- Guided tour
- Open house
- Networking event
- Children’s activity
- Film screening
Each accepted program activity will be presented individually in the program on malmodesigndays.com and on the festival map.
Venue for your program activity
Malmö Design Days takes place at various locations throughout Malmö. As a participant, you are generally responsible for finding and booking a suitable venue for your program activity.
As part of your application, you can also apply for exhibition space at Form/Design Center or to participate in MDD Talks, which includes panel discussions, seminars and workshops presented to a live audience.
Spaces are limited and allocated through a separate selection process. Additional fees apply on top of the standard participation fee.
Participation fees
A participation fee applies to each accepted program activity. If the same participant takes part with several activities, a separate fee is charged for each one. The fee is determined by the type of organisation or individual responsible for the activity.
Individual practitioners and small businesses: SEK 750 excl. VAT
For individual practitioners, studios, design collectives and companies with 1–3 employees.
Larger companies and organisations: SEK 1,500 excl. VAT
For organisations with 4 or more employees.
Academic and cultural organisations: SEK 1,000 excl. VAT
For universities, higher education institutions and cultural organisations.
VAT of 25% will be added.
Additional fees apply for exhibition space at Form/Design Center or participation in MDD Talks. Further details can be found in the Terms and Conditions.
Application process
1. Application: 2 November–21 December 2026
Submit your application through the online application form. You will be asked to describe your program activity and provide the information required for its evaluation.
2. Selection and notification: by 15 January 2027
Once the application period has closed, a selection committee will review all applications. You will be notified whether your program activity has been accepted for Malmö Design Days 2027.
Applications for exhibition space at Form/Design Center and participation in MDD Talks are reviewed separately. You may therefore be accepted to the festival without being allocated the space or opportunity you applied for.
3. Add your program activity to the website: 1 February–14 March 2027
If your application is accepted, you will receive login details and instructions on how to add your program activity to the Malmö Design Days website.
Between 1 February and 14 March 2027, you must enter and finalise the information about your program activity, including its title, description, images, venue, opening hours and participants.
This is a separate process from the application, and information is not automatically transferred from the application form.
4. Invoicing
The participation fee will be invoiced based on the participant category and any additional options applicable to your accepted program activity.
Terms and Conditions
Before submitting your application, you must read and accept the Terms and Conditions for Malmö Design Days 2027. These include information about the selection process, fees, cancellations and responsibilities, as well as specific terms for MDD Talks and exhibitions at Form/Design Center.
Apply now
Applications to participate in Malmö Design Days 2027 are open from 2 November to 21 December 2026.