Põhjala Factory, Marati 5, Tallinn, Estonia, with satellite events at locations across Tallinn.
About this story
Tallinn Design Festival / Disainiöö’s 21st edition explores “Future of Product Design,” examining how sustainability, adaptability, material awareness, technological change and artificial intelligence may shape products and services. The festival is centered at Põhjala Factory, a former industrial complex, and the organizer describes additional satellite programming across Tallinn. The conference programme lists speakers including Luke Pearson of Pearson Lloyd, Jean Louis Frechin of NoDesign, Ilkka Suppanen of Studio Suppanen, Jenny Nordberg, Siim Karro of Myceen, Jaume Domenech of Vitra, and Srini R. Srinivasan. Other announced programming includes “Well Made – what it means today,” curated by Pearson Lloyd and presenting nearly 50 objects, and the BRUNO 2026 exhibition of Estonian product design. ArchDaily’s article is a user-submitted event listing; the festival’s own site independently confirms the dates, venue and programme. Organizer shown on its website: MTÜ Disainiöö.
Status and timeline
The 21st edition runs September 28–October 4, 2026. At research time (October 1, 2026), the festival is underway. The official programme lists the international “Future of Product Design” conference and exhibitions including “Well Made – what it means today” and the BRUNO 2026 product design award exhibition. BRUNO awards are scheduled for October 2.
Design highlights
The festival frames product design around sustainability, adaptability, material awareness, responsible manufacturing, production methods and product lifespan. “Well Made” connects object design and function with environmental footprint and manufacturing impact; the conference considers technology and AI alongside responsibility and whether products are genuinely needed.
Important dates
· Festival dates / public access · Details
· BRUNO 2026 awards presentation · Details
