Why we love some objects in particular, how design can help us live together and protect the planet, and what is always beautiful about the work of designers – the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK has made it its business to explore the role of design in society. And it does so throughout the city, with just as much fun as seriousness, with free admission and plenty of exciting programming for everyone from kids to design professionals…

Currently, the summer weather is still being enjoyed to the fullest, but late summer is already just around the corner, heralding the end of the outdoor season and the season of cosiness. At SOFACOMPANY, cosiness is writ large in autumn – with colours, designs and fabrics that couldn’t be more diverse and yet combine one thing: creating a homely feel-good atmosphere within your own four walls…