Program

Wondering what FOR THE NOW 2024 will look like? Find the full programme of this unique inspiring weekend below. Don't forget that the entry to FOR THE NOW is free.

Design Art Night

Wednesday 06.11.24 18:30

18:30

Design Art Night

On this evening Veerle Verbakel, Maarten Statius Muller and Fosbury & Sons, once again unite to put special Belgian talent in the spotlight in this 8th edition of 'Design Art Night'. Curated for the Curious, an inspiring night for design aficionados & collectors. Come for the talks, stay for the network.

Fosbury & Sons Boitsfort Terhulpensesteenweg/ Chaussée de la Hulpe 185, 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort

FOR THE NOW 2024

DAY 1

Saturday 16.11.24 10:00-22:00

10:00 - 22:00

FOR THE NOW

FOR THE NOW is a curated presentation and design event for both established and emerging Belgium based designers, working across design disciplines and with a variety of mediums. It is a unique opportunity to discover new design, meet upcoming talents, and to acquire authentic design pieces.

16:00-17:30

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2024

The Designer of the Year is the prestigious award initiated in 2006 by Knack Weekend and Le Vif Weekend. Since 2023 the Designer of the Year organisation partners with FOR THE NOW. On this occassion we invite visitors to join us in celebrating the new Designer of the Year.

On the menu: an inspiring talk with the Designer of the Year, a festive drink where you can also meet the designer, and the chance to discover some of his key works at FOR THE NOW.

18:00-19:00

PANEL TALK

FROM UNSEEN TO UNSTOPPABLE: Breaking Barriers and Building Influence in the Design Space

How do designers overcome disparities, build momentum and create lasting impact? What strategies help them push boundaries while staying true to their core beliefs? In this panel, special guests Farida Sedoc, Nabil Aniss, Shun Yoon and Alex Akuete share their journeys and insights on getting through challenges and biases in the design industry.

Hosted by Dominique Nzeyimana.

19:30-20:00

SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE BY Toolbox & Anane

Three years ago, in casual sessions with producer Tom Bauwens (aka ToolBox), Joffrey Anane’s "Nonchalant Man" was born. Blending HipHop with UK garage, breakbeat, house, and dub, the album reflects both his musical journey and a deeper self-discovery. What began as a simple collaboration turned into a personal exploration, touching on Joffrey’s life—complex home dynamics, personal growth, financial struggles, sins, regrets, and issues like discrimination and racism. With contributions from Deadbeat Larry and Rikky Rozay, and edgy skits linking the tracks, "Nonchalant Man" is a cohesive, engaging reflection of his evolution.

16:00 - 22:00

DJ iNess (Bruzz ICE)

iNess, a Brussels-based and Moroccan raised music fanatic and resident DJ for BRUZZ, the heartbeat of local radio in Brussels. She blends music from Fem R&B and Hip-Hop, Afro and Arab, to Soultronic, Funk and House. In the symphony of her mixes, she recreates the warmth of sunlight's loving embrace, each note like a gentle stroke upon your senses, shining light and good energy that only melody and lyricism can unveil.

FOR THE NOW 2024

DAY 2

Sunday 17.11.24 10:00-17:00

10:00 - 17:00

FOR THE NOW