This 7th edition will take place on November 21st, 22nd and 23rd in MAISON DE LA POSTE, Gare Maritime, Tour&Taxis Brussels. It will present a reflection on all forms of contemporary design, highlighting different angles of social, cultural, and societal contexts, styles and visual languages.

FOR THE NOW specifically reaches out to designers, artists, and creatives from all walks of life and a wide variety of backgrounds. The event aims to contribute to a more inclusive design world, where cultural histories and different identities come together to create new shared visual languages.

If you are interested in participating in this exciting event, please submit your project proposal by filling out the form. We welcome all types of projects that embody creativity, contemporary design, and/ or diversity.

Join us at FOR THE NOW and be part of the celebration of contemporary design!

FOR THE NOW partners up with Weekend Knack. The ceremony of DESIGNER OF THE YEAR will be held at the event. 

PRACTICAL INFO:

• Apply before June 2nd 2025 by filling in the form

• Jury and selecting the final participants on June 13 2025

• Fee to participate in the event in November can be found in the application form

FOR THE NOW is organised simultaneously with the Brussels Design Market that will also take place in Gare Maritime, each edition attracting more than 7500 visitors.