Dezeen promotion: after two postponements earlier this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 edition of Design Shanghai takes place this week, presenting over 400 brands in a new, larger venue.
Like many design fairs around the world, Design Shanghai had to postpone its planned March event due to the impact of coronavirus, initially pushing the show back to May before rescheduling it to November.
With the virus now largely under control in China, Design Shanghai's seventh edition is able to go ahead at the third attempt and, despite the setbacks earlier in the year, is set to be its biggest yet.
Above: Chinese furniture brand Ugan will be presenting at Design Shanghai. Top: Lighting brand Leedarson will also be exhibiting
From 26 to 29 November, Design Shanghai 2020 takes place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, a new venue for the show that is 40 per cent larger than its previous edition. "Although we have experienced unprecedented circumstantial challenges and postponement, we are now fully prepared and ready to go," said Design Shanghai director Zhuo Tan.
"We have received support from many brands and designers both in China and abroad, which is a testament to the industry?s confidence in the Chinese market. This year's show is larger than ever, and we believe that Design Shanghai will be the most high-profile design event in China and Asia this year."
Mario Tsai will create a lighting installation called Colosseum
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