From 26 to 29 September 2025, the project Associative Design – The Best of Portugal will be showcased at the Portugal Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, located in the Empowering Lives area and aligned with the national theme "Ocean: Blue Dialogue".
The exhibition SECOND LIFE – Design with Memory, Future with Meaning explores design as a driver of regeneration and sustainability. Curated by Associative Design, the installation features a selection of Portuguese creations made from reused materials — such as demolition wood, cork, glass, plastic, and abandoned fishing nets — reimagined into innovative pieces that blend art, function and environmental awareness.
The display includes works by designers such as Ruben Silva, Vanessa Barragão, Luís Leão, Carlos Mello and others, as well as digital interactive elements. Talks and guided tours are scheduled throughout the four-day exhibition.
This official contribution to Portugal’s presence at Expo Osaka is organised in collaboration with AICEP, within the scope of the SIAC Internationalisation project, and aims to enhance the global visibility of Portuguese design, creativity and innovation.
The exhibition SECOND LIFE – Design with Memory, Future with Meaning explores design as a driver of regeneration and sustainability. Curated by Associative Design, the installation features a selection of Portuguese creations made from reused materials — such as demolition wood, cork, glass, plastic, and abandoned fishing nets — reimagined into innovative pieces that blend art, function and environmental awareness.
The display includes works by designers such as Ruben Silva, Vanessa Barragão, Luís Leão, Carlos Mello and others, as well as digital interactive elements. Talks and guided tours are scheduled throughout the four-day exhibition.
This official contribution to Portugal’s presence at Expo Osaka is organised in collaboration with AICEP, within the scope of the SIAC Internationalisation project, and aims to enhance the global visibility of Portuguese design, creativity and innovation.
