This edition proposes a shift in paradigm: from functional design to design with consciousness and purpose. In line with this vision, BBDW25<\/em> reinforces its environmental commitment by applying for the Erronka Garbia<\/em> seal, which certifies events held under sustainable criteria.<\/p>\n The 2025 programme is designed to activate processes of interdependence and care, promoting practices that restore value to both natural and human environments \u2014 a bold look toward a future where design becomes a true catalyst for change.<\/p>\n The programme features more than 15 activities led by local organisations, exploring design through various disciplines: regenerative fashion, biomaterials, interior design, fablabs, creative workshops, professional meetups, and an innovation marketplace.<\/p>\n These proposals blend technology, culture, and sustainability, proving that design can \u2014 and must \u2014 be an active force in ecosocial transformation.<\/p>\n Irekiera: A Collective Pulse Begins<\/strong><\/p>\n 20 November \u00b7 18:30\u201320:30 \u00b7 Ensanche Building<\/a><\/p>\n The official opening, Irekiera<\/em>, launches the week with an inspiring session featuring key voices in regenerative design:<\/p>\n – Jan Boelen<\/em>, curator and director of Atelier LUMA<\/em> (France), a pioneer in connecting ecology, design and territory.<\/p>\n – Jenny Andersson<\/em>, strategist and regenerative activist, founder of the Really Regenerative Centre (UK)<\/em>.<\/p>\n – Carlota Sanz<\/em>, economist and co-founder of the Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL)<\/em>.<\/p>\n Moderated by Maitena Salinas<\/em>, with an introduction by Elisa de los Reyes<\/em> from Pez Estudio<\/em>, the event combines talks, dialogues and creative momentum to turn urgency into opportunity.<\/p>\n Free admission with simultaneous translation into Spanish.<\/em><\/p>\n Seeds for regeneration: cultivating shared futures<\/strong><\/p>\n 21 November \u00b7 10:00\u201314:00 \u00b7 Ensanche Building<\/a><\/p>\n A space where local professionals and international figures exchange experiences, practices and visions focused on design for regeneration. The goal: to sow project ideas that reactivate life by connecting communities, creativity and action.<\/p>\n Laborategia & Taupada: Youthful Creativity, Civic Pulse<\/strong><\/p>\n 24 November \u00b7 12:30\u201314:00 \u00b7 Ensanche Building<\/a><\/p>\n Laborategia<\/em> invites design students from the Basque Country to respond to community health challenges with creative proposals.<\/p>\n These initiatives inspire Taupada \/ Latido<\/em>, an interactive installation that beats in the streets of Bilbao \u2014 literally connected to the hearts of those who experience it.<\/p>\n This poetic and technological piece transforms each heartbeat into a collective act of awareness and life. It also responds to a challenge set by the Bilbao City Council\u2019s Health Department<\/em>: to raise CPR<\/em> awareness and encourage action in emergencies.<\/p>\n HOPE! Video Forum: dreaming as action<\/strong><\/p>\n 23 November \u00b7 11:00\u201314:00 \u00b7 Ensanche Building<\/a><\/p>\n Hope! Caring Cities<\/em> presents a screening of Episode 2 of the documentary series, The Power of Two Words<\/em>, focused on European community regeneration initiatives: local currencies, energy cooperatives, mutual aid networks.<\/p>\n Followed by a debate with:<\/p>\n – Cote Romero<\/em>, founder of HOPE!<\/em> and the Ola Regenerativa<\/em> movement.<\/p>\n – Local projects such as Besteak de Abad<\/em>, Butroi Bizirik<\/em>, drOp Ermua<\/em> and Integrate NBS (BC3)<\/em>, which link design, ecology and community.<\/p>\n An open session to exchange ideas and spark new ways of caring for the commons.<\/p>\n Vuelta, Cruz, Vuelta: crafting futures<\/strong><\/p>\n 21\u201327 November \u00b7 9:00\u201320:30 \u00b7 La Perrera, Sabino Arana 50<\/a><\/p>\n One highlight is Vuelta, Cruz, Vuelta<\/em> by Jaione Anzola<\/em>, which reclaims traditional lace-making as a contemporary and sustainable design practice. The exhibition presents textiles, audiovisual materials and a staged display that bridges heritage and innovation.<\/p>\n Part of Konekta Ideiak: GreenGlam II<\/em>, curated by Estudio Bokashi<\/em> and supported by the Bilbao Youth Department<\/em>.<\/p>\n 5X5\u00ae Bilbao: design that transforms SMEs<\/strong><\/p>\n 20 November \u00b7 11:00\u201312:00 \u00b7 Ensanche Building<\/a><\/p>\n This international initiative showcases how design and innovation impact small and medium enterprises. Local case studies presented at the opening include:<\/p>\n – Jabones El Abra \u00d7 Brand Creatiers<\/em><\/p>\n – Sunrise Medical \u00d7 Concept Hache<\/em><\/p>\n – Asimob \u00d7 Uxpertise<\/em><\/p>\n – Bromalgae \u00d7 Pars Pro Toto<\/em><\/p>\n The exhibition also features projects from Belgium and Kaunas, and will remain open in various venues until January 2026.<\/p>\n Maker Faire Bilbao & creative technology<\/strong><\/p>\n 21 November \u00b7 TBA \u00b7 Artiach Factory<\/a><\/p>\n As part of Maker Faire Bilbao<\/em>, Espacio Open<\/em> presents work from the Maker Ekintzaile 2025<\/em> residencies, featuring interactive installations, digital culture proposals and public demos that bridge tech, art and citizen participation.<\/p>\n Murcof: audiovisual journey into the heart of Etna<\/strong><\/p>\n 21 November \u00b7 20:30\u201321:15 \u00b7 Iglesia de la Encarnaci\u00f3n<\/a><\/p>\n Renowned Mexican artist Fernando Corona (Murcof) <\/em>presents The Etna Sessions<\/em>, an immersive experience combining electronic music, field recordings and AI-processed visuals. A sensorial dialogue between landscape, technology and emotion \u2014 where sound becomes a language of the invisible.<\/p>\n ADITU MATCH: design navigating towards the future<\/strong><\/p>\n 21 November \u00b7 12:00\u201313:00 \u00b7 Getxo Elkartegia<\/a><\/p>\n ADITU MATCH<\/em>, developed by the C\u00e9lulas Creativas<\/em> project, brings real design management cases from companies. This edition features Oliver Design<\/em>, a leader in naval architecture and interior design, sharing three sustainable projects created for the Bay of Abra<\/em>. Held in collaboration with Getxo Sormen Hub<\/em>, the event includes a networking session.<\/p>\n Podcasting & regenerative voices<\/strong><\/p>\n 26 November \u00b7 18:00\u201321:30 \u00b7 Ensanche Building<\/a><\/p>\n In partnership with Tracking Bilbao<\/em>, this live podcasting session invites creative voices from the Basque Country to explore how design contributes to regeneration. Regenerative Futures<\/em> brings together Proyecto Hemen \/ H05, Adele Orcajada<\/em> and DOT<\/em> to discuss materials, neo-craft, regenerative fashion and community building.<\/p>\n Partekatu!: collective celebration and closing<\/strong><\/p>\n 28 November \u00b7 20:00\u201322:00 \u00b7 Ensanche Building<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cSustainability is no longer enough: it\u2019s time to go further and to heal ecosystems, revitalise communities and build viable futures.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nRegenerative design in action: over 15 local activities<\/h6>\n
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