designboom marts are an unprecedented opportunity to meet the young
avant-garde and become familiar with their work. the group exhibitions
see international design professionals personally presenting their wares
(prototypes and/or limited edition pieces) along with, various-samples and
a portfolio. the designers have the opportunity to meet and discuss with
customers, manufacturers, distributors, press and museum curators
- verifying their designs and their packaging credentials. mart visitors can
purchase intelligent, useful and quirky items for a symbolic price, anywhere
between USD - 0 USD (or the equivalent depending where the
event takes place - EURO, YEN, etc). the designboom marts are truly
international - designers come from over
40 countries, and partially cover the travel costs through the sales that
they make. over the intense days of exhibiting and socializing designers
have the chance to discuss their work with other like-minded professionals
from different cultural backgrounds.